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We have released "Pump," an application optimized for picking scattered workpieces and supplying them in an organized manner to automated machines, as the second installment in the "Nx-Solution" series using the humanoid collaborative robot "NEXTAGE."

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"Fillie" is the latest model in the humanoid collaborative robot "NEXTAGE series." While leveraging the features of previous models, it has been developed based on three concepts: "compact size," "cost performance," and "highly compatible design," further enhancing its practicality. It can be utilized not only in production environments but also in various scenes involving human interaction. 【Features】 ■ Number of joints: 15 axes (6 axes for each arm, 1 axis for the waist, 2 axes for the neck) ■ Repetitive positioning accuracy: ±0.05mm ■ Equipped with a stereo camera in the head ■ Optional additions such as laser scanners and hand cameras are available ■ Compatible with AC100-240V *Please refer to the accompanying materials. Additionally, from April to June 2022 (scheduled), we will hold live demonstrations of "Fillie" in three cities nationwide: Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka. If you wish to participate, please feel free to contact us!

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We are pleased to announce the release of "Fillie," the latest addition to our "NEXTAGE" series. "Fillie" is a humanoid collaborative robot developed with three key concepts: "compact size," "cost performance," and "highly compatible design," while also pursuing "practicality." While the "NEXTAGE" series has primarily been introduced in production environments, "Fillie" is designed to be utilized not only in traditional markets but also in new markets that involve human interaction. "It's stylish! It's cute! It's reliable!" "Fillie" is a highly flexible robot that can build relationships in any industry and with anyone. Additionally, we will be showcasing "Fillie" at the Kawada Robotics booth during the "2022 International Robot Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 9, 2022 (Wednesday). Live demonstrations will be conducted at the venue, including reception tasks and other front-line activities. Please take a look at the evolving "NEXTAGE" series!

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"NEXTAGE" is a dual-arm robot developed under the concept of "a humanoid robot that works alongside people," aimed at ensuring safety in manufacturing environments and improving productivity. Since its launch, it has been adopted by companies across a wide range of industries, including electronics, electronic components, and more, successfully automating tasks that previously required human labor, such as assembly, inspection, and packaging. We have received numerous inquiries such as, "What specific tasks can it perform?" and "I would like to know some examples." To help you understand the implementation and work image, we have prepared a "case study collection" that summarizes the tasks that this product excels at and links to videos of implementation examples. [Contents (excerpt)] - Picking in logistics warehouses - Automation of visual inspection tasks - Screw tightening - Labeling - Box packing - Automated driving integrated with AGV - Packaging box assembly and packing (new applications using NEXTAGE) *You can view detailed information immediately by downloading the PDF. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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The humanoid robot "NEXTAGE" has been introduced in various manufacturing sites since its launch, expanding its areas of activity. This time, we visited the site of Makino Technical Service Co., Ltd., which has implemented NEXTAGE and built a picking system using robots. We will share the sight of NEXTAGE at work and the voices of those who have constructed this process and are working alongside NEXTAGE!

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NEXTAGE comes standard with its proprietary software "NxProduction," which is used for operation, teaching, and production. Teaching with NxProduction can be intuitively operated through a graphical interface, making it easy for on-site operators to make modifications and adjustments. The teaching is conducted in a "workflow" format, where teaching points, visual processing, and external input/output (I/O) are registered in a table on the GUI according to the planned work procedures, allowing for easy creation of tasks incorporating image processing without programming skills. As after-sales service for our customers, we also offer various support services such as NEXTAGE training sessions and online support. We will assist customers in maximizing their use of NEXTAGE even after purchase.

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In recent years, to realize the automation of "visual inspection," which has been requested by many industries and companies, Kanematsu Corporation has started providing visual inspection services using the AI-based image inspection service "AIPENET." Among these, the humanoid robot "NEXTAGE," known for its high versatility in performing tasks related to visual inspection, has been adopted as a robot to carry out the preceding and subsequent tasks, creating an application that automates both visual inspection and related tasks in one go. Kanematsu Corporation offers a subscription plan called "Marugoto Subscription Plan," which provides the necessary AI (visual inspection service) and hardware (robot) for the entire automation process of visual inspection in a bundled subscription format, significantly reducing initial costs and allowing for immediate operational deployment. Furthermore, Kanematsu Corporation is currently running a limited-time free PoC campaign for "AIPENET." Please feel free to consult with us during this opportunity. <By automating visual inspection, we solve the following issues!> - Quality is unstable due to operator errors - Reliance on operators' intuition and skills - Difficulty in securing operators - Time-consuming training for operators

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Kawada Robotics has introduced an AR service for the humanoid robot "NEXTAGE." This tool allows you to easily create a life-sized AR model of NEXTAGE on your iPhone and simulate it in the desired installation location. No registration or app download is required. By simply scanning a dedicated QR code, you can project NEXTAGE in the location you want to install it. While it is quite difficult to bring an actual NEXTAGE unit to the production line you are considering, this AR service allows you to easily test the installation image. We encourage you to try placing NEXTAGE in your production line, as well as in your home or while traveling... Please try out the image of NEXTAGE in your desired location. *For usage instructions and operating environment, please refer to the "Basic Information" section below.↓↓↓

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We offer a wide variety of optional products to make your use of NEXTAGE more convenient. By combining optional products that suit your processes and tasks, you can build a robot system more smoothly! For details, please download and view the "NEXTAGE Option Lineup" in the related catalog.

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NEXTAGE is equipped with its unique software "Nx Production," which allows for robot operation, teaching, and production. This time, we have released a video with an easy-to-understand explanation on how to teach the "USB memory insertion and removal" task using NEXTAGE! We are also holding a "NEXTAGE Teaching Experience Session" for customers considering automation. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us!

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Cobako" is a packaging system for assembling and packing boxes that combines the dual-arm robot "NEXTAGE," which can perform a wide range of tasks with dexterous movements, along with peripheral devices and teaching data packaged together. Since all necessary equipment and data are included, smooth implementation and startup are possible. The vision system integrated into "NEXTAGE" allows for automated quality judgment, and by reusing and customizing the components of this package, it can also accommodate similar tasks. 【Features】 ■ Easy automation of box assembly and packing tasks ■ High-quality and efficient work utilizing dual arms and vision ■ If within specified ranges, adjustments to the robot's movements can accommodate changes in box dimensions * Please consider changing to our recommended boxes to ensure yield ■ No safety fence is required, allowing for space-saving installation * For more details, please refer to the materials available for download in the <PDF download> section. You can also view the "Automation System Proposal Materials" and the "NEXTAGE Product Catalog.

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The humanoid collaborative robot "NEXTAGE," which has been introduced to over 100 production sites in Japan so far, has been utilized in various applications such as the assembly of electronic and mechanical components, packaging of daily goods, and laboratory processes. We have received many requests from the Kansai and Kyushu regions expressing a desire to see "NEXTAGE" in action. Therefore, starting from October 1, 2021, we will be borrowing a space at the "Kyushu Robot Center," operated by Gosei Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd., to showcase and demonstrate "NEXTAGE." During this period, we will conduct demonstrations utilizing the image recognition capabilities that are a feature of "NEXTAGE," so please take this opportunity to visit us!

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The introduction of the humanoid dual-arm robot "NEXTAGE" began in the assembly processes of automotive parts and electronic/electrical machinery, but in recent years it has expanded to include packaging of daily necessities and cosmetics, as well as testing processes for reagents. Currently, it has been adopted by over 100 companies in Japan. As such, "NEXTAGE" has been implemented by companies in various industries, but there is a common point among many of these companies, regardless of their industry. That is, they planned to "automate multiple tasks" and "replace human labor" through the introduction of NEXTAGE. For more details, please visit the following URL (our company site): https://www.kawadarobot.co.jp/news/776/ Additionally, if you download the materials or make an inquiry, we will provide you with a more detailed explanation!

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"NEXTAGE Mobile" is a mobile robot that enables autonomous movement of the humanoid robot NEXTAGE. While retaining the features of NEXTAGE, it allows for tasks that involve moving between multiple locations and assisting with processes like water strider operations, further expanding its areas of application. When a person approaches within a certain distance, it slows down and stops, and automatically resumes when the person moves away, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and injuries due to collisions. [Features] - Integration of the all-in-one robot NEXTAGE, equipped with dual arms and cameras, with an AGV - Adoption of a position identification method using a head-mounted camera, which is less affected by environmental factors - Ability to set movement and operations using the same software as NEXTAGE - Compact design that allows entry into narrow paths (compatible with a passage width of 80 cm) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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In October 2020, we released version 3.9 of the NEXTAGE dedicated software "NxProduction"! With this update, we are introducing two new features: "Conveyor Tracking" and "Integration with External Devices." 【New Feature 1】 Conveyor Tracking It is now possible to pick up workpieces flowing on a belt conveyor using image processing, without stopping the conveyor. 【New Feature 2】 Integration with External Devices It is now possible to operate and write to some functions of NxProduction from external devices. Previously, the NEXTAGE display and the touch panel for controlling peripheral devices had to be operated separately... However, from now on, it will be possible to operate everything with a single touch panel! NEXTAGE will continue to evolve. We hope that NEXTAGE can be of assistance in your factory as well. If you have any questions or inquiries about automation, please feel free to contact us!

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"NEXTAGE" is a dual-arm robot that moves skillfully with its two arms and can handle a wide range of tasks. In addition to packaging two arms, a controller, a base, and a vision recognition system, it can be set up quickly without the need for safety fences, allowing for rapid deployment. ★ We are currently offering an explanatory document titled "Why That Company Adopted NEXTAGE," which introduces the features of NEXTAGE and testimonials from companies that have implemented it. ★ We are holding a "Dual-Arm Robot Purchase Consultation Meeting." Please check the basic information for details. 【Features】 ■ Contributes to on-site improvements and stability in quality and delivery times through the automation of simple tasks. ■ Human-shaped design allows for installation in the space of one person, and no safety fence is required. ■ Equipped with casters for easy movement, even for women, and can flexibly accommodate layout changes. * Explanatory documents and various brochures can be viewed via "PDF Download." Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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"NEXTAGE" is a dual-arm robot that moves skillfully with its two arms and is capable of handling a wide range of tasks. In addition to being packaged with two arms, a controller, a base, and a vision recognition system, it can be set up quickly without the need for safety fences, allowing for rapid deployment. Moreover, it comes standard with a vision recognition system, eliminating the need for positioning devices. Even when automating multiple tasks or engaging in mixed production, the need for additional jigs or modifications to existing equipment can be minimized. ★ We are currently offering a detailed document titled "Why That Company Adopted NEXTAGE," which introduces the features of NEXTAGE and testimonials from companies that have implemented it. ★ In 2018, it underwent a model change, improving power and speed! 【Features】 ■ Contributes to on-site improvements and stability in quality and delivery through the automation of simple tasks. ■ Its humanoid design allows for installation in the space of one person, and it does not require safety fences. ■ Equipped with casters, making it easy to move even for women, and it can flexibly adapt to layout changes. * You can view the explanatory materials and various brochures from the "PDF Download" section. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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"NEXTAGE" is a compact dual-arm robot that can easily fit into shared spaces with people. It is capable of handling multiple parts and can accommodate multitasking. Additionally, by combining "NEXTAGE" with a general-purpose hand and mobility functions, it can flexibly adapt to changes in manufacturing processes. Please check the actual operation in the demo video. ■ Work Process - Apply seals to packaged beverages - Pick from the conveyor belt and pack into boxes - Confirm and sort using image recognition before packing - Utilize image recognition to select and separate different products For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

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In industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products, the quantity and shape are frequently changed with each season, necessitating variable production. Before the introduction of 'NEXTAGE', automation was considered difficult. We will introduce a new form of automation achieved by adding a few clever modifications to the surrounding supply and discharge devices, in addition to the inherent dexterity of the humanoid robot 'NEXTAGE', through a video. ■ Work Process Align tube products stacked flat on a conveyor Load tube products into pouches Heat seal the pouches and pack the finished products into boxes For more details, please check the video below or feel free to contact us.

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"NEXTAGE" was developed under the concept of "humanoid robots working alongside people" with the aim of ensuring safety in manufacturing environments and improving productivity. Utilizing its high versatility to recognize surrounding environments and target tasks, it has achieved automation of labor-intensive tasks such as assembly, inspection, and packaging across a wide range of industries, including electrical and electronic components and various other sectors. We are pleased to announce a "NEXTAGE" teaching experience event for customers considering the introduction of robots! Using our uniquely developed teaching software "NxProduction," participants will have the opportunity to interact with "NEXTAGE" and experience its operability and functionality firsthand. If you have any questions, don't worry at all. Our staff will be there to assist you. *Of course, we also welcome inquiries beyond teaching! Additionally, we have prepared a program that allows you to feel closer to robots even during the COVID-19 pandemic, so if traveling is difficult for you, please feel free to contact us.

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"NEXTAGE" was developed under the concept of "humanoid robots that work alongside people" with the aim of ensuring safety in manufacturing environments and improving productivity. It possesses safety features equivalent to collaborative robots and utilizes its high versatility to recognize surrounding environments and tasks, enabling the automation of labor-intensive operations such as assembly, inspection, and packaging across a wide range of industries, including electrical and electronic components. It frees workers from simple repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on process management and improvement activities. 【Features】 ■ Since its launch, it has been adopted by leading companies in various industries. ■ In 2018, it underwent a model change that improved its power and speed. ■ NEXTAGE solves processes that were previously difficult to automate with dedicated machines or single-arm robots. ■ It achieves tasks currently performed by humans with minimal environmental changes using a vision system in the head and two arms, among other features. *In addition to the catalog, we are also providing materials on automation points in production processes using dual-arm robots. Please feel free to contact us for inquiries.

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"NEXTAGE" was developed under the concept of "humanoid robots that work alongside people," aimed at ensuring safety in manufacturing environments and improving productivity. It possesses safety features equivalent to collaborative robots and utilizes its high versatility to recognize surrounding environments and tasks, enabling automation of labor-intensive processes such as assembly, inspection, and packaging across a wide range of industries, including electrical and electronic components. It frees operators from simple repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on process management and improvement activities. 【Features】 ■ Since its launch, it has been adopted by leading companies in various industries. ■ In 2018, it underwent a model change that improved payload and speed. ■ NEXTAGE solves processes that were difficult to automate with dedicated machines or single-arm robots. ■ It uses a vision system in the head and two arms to perform tasks currently done by hand with minimal environmental changes, among other capabilities. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

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