History of Robot Division
Kawasaki started the production of the first industrial robot in Japan in 1969. The following is the milestone of our history in robotics.
1968
Signed license agreement with Unimation (USA)
1969
Started production of the first industrial robot (Unimate) in Japan.
1981
Launched electric robot (P-series)
1983
Launched large general-purpose robot (E-series)
1986
Terminated license agreement, and began to develop our own robots.
1989
Launched small-medium general-purpose robot (J-series)
1990
Founded subsidiary in USA, Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.
1992
Launched large general-purpose robot (U-series)
Launched all-digital controller (AD-series)
1995
Founded subsidiary in Germany, Kawasaki Robotics GmbH
Robot Division acquired ISO9001
1996
Founded subsidiary in the UK, Kawasaki Robotics (UK), Ltd.
1997
Launched all digital controller (C-series)
Expanded the clean robot business
1998
Launched small-medium general-purpose robot (F-series)
Robot Division acquired ISO14001
1999
Founded subsidiary in Korea, Kawasaki Machine Systems Korea, Ltd.
Launched large, general-purpose robot (Z-series)
2000
Acquired painting robot business from Kobe Steel
Launched horizontal articulated type clean robot (NS-series)
2002
Launched painting robot (K-series)
Launched extra-heavy duty robot (M-series)
Launched controller (D-series)
2003
Launched horizontal articulated type clean robot (NX-series)
2004
Developed and launched new technology FSJ (Friction Spot Joining)
2006
Founded subsidiary in China, Kawasaki Robotics (Tianjin), Co., Ltd.
2007
Launched horizontal articulated type clean robot (NT-series)
2008
Launched small-medium, general purpose robot (R-series)
Launched most advanced controller to date (E-series)
2009
Launched parallel type picking robot (Y-series)
2011
Launched spot welding robot (BX-series)
2013
Established Medicaroid Corporation to develop medical robots
Launched Medical and pharmaceutical robot (MC004N,MS005N)
2015
Launched extra-large payload robot, MG10HL
Launched dual-arm SCARA robot “duAro” which can be safely collaborate with humans in work operations
2017
Launched high-speed small payload robot, RS007N and RS007L
Launched a new robot system "Successor" that reproduces movements of skilled workers through remote cooperation
First debut of the humanoid robot "Kaleido" at iREX2017
2018
Marked 50th anniversary of the robotics business
Launched "duAro2“ enabling use for a wider range of applications with an extended vertical stroke and increased payload
2019
Evolved the humanoid robot "Kaleido" with expanded applications and exhibited the model at several trade shows
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