The International Robot Exhibition 2005 in Tokyo

Abstract

Purpose

Aims to describe the new tendency of Japanese robotic industry observed at the International Robot Exhibition 2005 in Tokyo.

Design/methodology/approach

Reports new robots, robotic systems and research.

Findings

Finds that Japanese robotics is trying to support the future direction of the nation.

Originality/value

Introduces an approach to study what is going on in the Japanese robotic community based on the social needs of the country.

Citation

Kusuda, Y. (2006), "The International Robot Exhibition 2005 in Tokyo", Industrial Robot, Vol. 33 No. 5, pp. 342-348. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910610685007