ILEA000015076: Fujitsu devises home robot controlled by cell phone

Dressing and undressing assistance robot at Kyushu Institute of Technology Graduate School

These cases are stored as a learning database. The robot will be able to respond to the differences between each person and each piece of clothing. The robot is a twin-armed robot with a payload of 2.3 kilograms, and it is a cooperative type, so there is no risk of injury to people even if it bumps into them while working. The placement of a camera that can respond to the sudden movement of a person is an issue, but Professor Shibata says, "In large facilities or places where the changing room can be fixed, such as hospitals, the camera can be installed on the ceiling. They aim to make improvements and put the system to practical use as soon as possible. (= December 20, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Hyogo Seimitsu Kogyosho builds its own robot system.

Hyogo Seimitsu Kogyosho (Hyogo Ward, Kobe City) has started to build a robot system to improve productivity within the company. In the past, cast parts weighing several dozen kilograms were manually fed into machine tools and the finished products were taken out. The tip of the robot's arm was developed and manufactured independently, and a light-weight yet high-strength mechanism that can withstand the transportation of heavy objects was adopted. The lathe process can be reduced to about one-third of the conventional process, which will lead to an optimal allocation of human resources in the plant. At the Sasayama Plant, the products to be processed by each machine tool are separated, minimizing the need for setup changes. The company aims to further improve its production efficiency by optimizing the use of robots within the company. Hyogo Seimitsu Kogyosho's Sasayama Plant in Sasayama, Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, November 5, 2019; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Mitsubishi Estate's Disaster Drill Using Robots

Mitsubishi Estate conducted a comprehensive disaster drill using security robots for foreign residents at several office buildings in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, including the Otemachi Park Building and Marunouchi Building. The robot is the SQ-2, which was jointly developed by the company and Seac Sense (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), and is capable of autonomous driving. "How can I help you? and so on in English. SQ-2 is 1,300 millimeters tall, weighs 65 kilograms, and is equipped with a proprietary three-dimensional laser sensor, artificial intelligence (AI) functions, a high-resolution camera, and a fisheye camera. Mitsubishi Estate said, "We are increasing the number of English-speaking security guards due to the increase in inbound tourism and the holding of the Olympics, but there is a limit. We want to make up for it by using robots. (Photo taken on August 30, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Keigan's motor modules for robot moving parts

Keigan, based in Seika-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, has released the "Keigan Motor Separate Type," a motor module for moving parts such as joints and wheels of robots. The motor and controller parts can be separated, making it easier to miniaturize moving parts. The motor modules for the moving parts of the robot, such as joints and wheels, use dedicated software that is easy to understand visually with pictures and diagrams, and the movements can be set from a smartphone, tablet, or PC. Through wireless communication, a specific motor can be selected from a large number of motors and its movement can be controlled. Wireless communication between motors allows for easy interlocking. Since it makes little noise and is easy to repeat, it is easy to use in a variety of situations. In addition to robots, demand is expected to grow for research and prototype parts for automobiles and home appliances. (Photo taken on August 22, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Formont Holdings' Guidance Robot No. 1

On August 18, Formont Holdings (Ome City, Tokyo) announced the development of "Guidance Robot No. 1" (photo), a pedestrian guidance assistance system that can identify vulnerable people in traffic. After conducting demonstration tests at traffic guidance sites from August onward, the company aims to put the system into practical use by 2020, taking into account the actual shortage of security guards. Induction Robot 1 can be used 24 hours a day as long as there is a power source. In addition to a network camera with image sensors, it is also equipped with motion sensors to prevent guards from missing passersby. Photo taken on July 18, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Mitsubishi Heavy to take orders for Wakamaru robot in Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Aug. 29 it will accept orders from Sept. 16 to Oct. 31 for the Wakamaru humanoid robot (in photo) for use at home. Mitsubishi said it plans to sell 100 of the robot at a price of 1.58 million yen each, including consumption tax, initially for residents of Tokyo's 23 wards. It will select buyers by lot if too many people place orders. Wakamaru, 1-meter high and 30 kilograms in weight, is powered by rechargeable batteries and moves on wheels. It can work as a ''secretary,'' taking note of the owner's schedule and announcing appointments. It can also serve as a ''watchdog'' by alerting the home owner in the event of a break-in, the company said.

Secom unveils security robot to scare away intruders

TOKYO, Japan - Security service provider Secom Co. on July 22 unveiled a security robot (L) that can run as fast as humans and scare away intruders by spraying white smoke. The Secom Robot X is designed for use at spacious places such as airports and factories and will be leased for 300,000 yen per month, starting next fiscal year, Secom said. The four-wheeled robot is about one meter long and high and weighs 120 kilograms. (Kyodo)

Nagoya robot developer to release 'Hello Kitty' robot

TOKYO, Japan - Robot developer Business Design Laboratory Co. unveiled a ''Hello Kitty'' robot on July 12 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the popular feline character developed by Sanrio Co. The robot, which is 52 centimeters tall and weighs 6 kilograms, can recognize up to 10 human faces through a built-in camera. The company will release the robot on Hello Kitty's birthday on Nov. 1 at an expected price of just over 400,000 yen. (Kyodo)

IBM Japan develops prototype, portable computing device

TOKYO, Japan - IBM Japan Ltd. said Feb. 25 it has developed a prototype of a compact portable computing device that allows users to carry their software to locations equipped with dedicated cradles. The small device, tentatively named the PC Core System, measures only 8.2 by 16 by 2.2 centimeters, weighs just 300 grams and contains a processor, memory and hard disk drive. (Kyodo)

Sanyo devises system to control various installations in house

OSAKA, Japan - A man tries a mobile terminal of a system that Sanyo Electric Co. has developed to remotely control home appliances, security equipment and other installations in a home. Sanyo said Jan. 7 it will begin marketing the new network system later in 2004 as part of homes sold by its housing subsidiary Sanyo Homes Co. and other concerns. The company hopes to chalk up 25 billion yen in sales in 2006. The system will be priced at 10% of home prices, according to a Sanyo executive. (Kyodo)

Fujitsu devises home robot controlled by cell phone

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