Japan employs over quarter million industrial robot workers. Robotics revenue expected to reach $70 billion by 2025. Japan leads global robotics market with strong domestic market
Robot is a programmable machine capable of automatic complex actions. Term "robot" originated from Slavic root meaning labor. First electronic autonomous robots created by William Grey Walter in 1948. First programmable robot, Unimate, built by George Devol in 1954
Chinese appliance manufacturer headquartered in Foshan, listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2013. Employs approximately 150,000 people with 200 subsidiaries and 60 overseas branches. Sales revenue reached US$40.5 billion in 2020
Industrial robots are becoming increasingly popular due to declining costs and improved capabilities. Approximately 78% of US industrial robots were welding or material-handling robots in 2000. Robotics combines mechanics, control theory, and computer science
Operator turns on/off robot and starts programs. Programmer operates robot and teaches inside safety fence. Maintenance engineer operates robot and performs maintenance. Safety fence required for operator and programmer work
IRB 6700 is ABB's 7th generation industrial robot series. Based on IRB 6640 series with high payload and performance. Focuses on high production capacity and compact design. Ideal for process applications like spot welding and material handling