The Robot Revolution Has BegunBegun － Toward Heartwarming Society Society Exhibition Guide Date Nov. 29(Wed) Dec. 2(Sat), 2017 Venue Tokyo Big Sight East Hall Organizers: Japan Robot Association (JARA), THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD. A4_17iREX_annai_E.indd 2 2017/02/20 14:04:13 Greeting RT The Robot Revolution Has Begun Robot Technology - Toward Heartwarming Society Robot technology has greatly contributed to the development of manufacturing in Japan, expanding its scope of application from production sites to our daily lives while continuing the challenge to address various issues, such as the declining birthrate and aging population, decrepit infrastructure and disaster response. The International Robot Exhibition 2017 will be held under the theme, “The Robot Revolution Has Begun –Toward Heartwarming Society-” with an aspiration to have people and robots coexist and collaborate in order to create a more people-friendly society. The latest robot technology and products from Japan and abroad will be presented during the exhibition together with next-generation technology such as AI, big data, and networks to facilitate more exchanges in technology and business talks. We hope that you will take this opportunity to participate in the exhibition. Japan Robot Association (JARA) © UDAGAWA YASUHITO 1998 THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD. Features of the International Robot Exhibition One of the World’s Largest Robot Trade Shows The International Robot Exhibition first held in 1974, has since been held once every two years and will mark its 22nd exhibition this year. In the last exhibition held in 2015, the number of exhibitors was 446 companies and organizations, and the number of booths reached 1,882 which is the largest number ever. This included 57 companies and organizations from 13 countries as exhibitors from overseas. The total number of visitors exceeded 120,000 people, and the exhibition is capturing attention as one of the world’s largest robot trade shows attracting around 7,000 people from 55 overseas countries. Gathering the Latest Robot Technology and Products from Around the Globe The exhibition will bring together the latest technology and related products of robot manufacturers and robot-related companies in “land of the robotics” Japan and from countries around the world, to promote business talks and opportunities to exchange technology among visitors from in and out of Japan. The exhibition will transmit information globally on the next-generation robot technology supporting advanced intelligence and information. An Array of Programs Tailored to Needs In addition to various forums and international symposiums by specialists in the robot-related industry, exhibitors will hold workshops to introduce their latest products and technology every day throughout the term. The exhibition attracts visitors from diverse industries, starting with the robot-related industry, as well as the manufacturing industry such as automobile and electric and electronics, besides the nursing care/medical care, infrastructure/construction, agriculture, forestry and fishery/food, and education industries. 2 A4_17iREX_annai_E.indd 2 2017/02/20 14:04:15 Exhibition Outline ● Name: INTERNATIONAL ROBOT EXHIBITION 2017 (iREX 2017) ● Purpose: The purpose of the exhibition is to gather and exhibit industrial/service robots and related equipment from around the globe under one roof, to help improve the technology to use robots and market development, and to contribute to the creation of new markets and promotion of industrial technology of robots. ● Theme: “The Robot Revolution Has Begun - Toward Heartwarming Society” ● Organized by: Japan Robot Association (JARA), THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD. ● Supported by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications / Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / British Embassy Tokyo / Japan Chamber of Commerce / New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) / Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) / Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) (To be confirmed) ● Special Supported by: All Japan Plastic Products Industrial Federation, Communications and Information Network Association of Japan, Japan Amusement Machine and Marketing Association, Japan Assistive Products Association, Japan Association of Corrosion Control, Japan Auto Parts Industries Association, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Japan Belt Association, Japan Clean Environment Promotion Organization, Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association, Japan Construction Machine and Construction Association, Japan Electric Measuring Instruments Manufacturers’ Association, Japan Fluid Power Association, Japan Forming Machinery Association, Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association, Japan Metal Stamping Association, Japan Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association, Japan Painting Contractors Association, Manufacturing Science and Technology Center, Micromachine center, Nippon Electric Control Equipment Industries Association, Robot Revolution Initiative, Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan, The Association for Technical Aids, The Association of Care Goods Providers, The Iron Steel Institute of Japan, The Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association, The Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, The Japan Machinery Federation, The Japan Society of Industrial Machinery Manufactures, The Japan Welding Engineering Society, The Robotics Society of Japan, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (Random order) (To be confirmed) ● Date: Nov. 29 (Wed) – Dec. 2 (Sat), 2017 ● Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 1,2,3,4,5,6 ● Opening Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 ● Admission: JPY1,000 (Free admission for people who have preregistered or hold invitations / under sixteenth) ● Concurrent Exhibitions: [Parts Feeder Exhibition 2017] Organizers: Japan Parts Feeder Industrial Association, THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD. Date: Nov. 29 (Wed) – Dec. 2 (Sat) [PAN-EXHIBITION FOR WASH AND CLEAN 2017] Organizers: JAPAN WASH INC. Association(JWA), Japan Industrial Conference on Cleaning (JICC), THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD. Date: Nov. 29 (Wed) – Dec. 1 (Fri) [SAMPE JAPAN 2017] Organizers: Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering , THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD. Date: Nov. 29 (Wed) – Dec. 1 (Fri) [Monodzukuri Matching Japan 2017] Organizers: THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD. Date: Nov. 29 (Wed) – Dec. 1 (Fri) 3 A4_17iREX_annai_E.indd 3 2017/02/20 14:04:17 Gathering together Robot Technology (RT) Exhibit Category Robot Simulation / Vision System Robot Production System Robot Simulation ● For plastic welding ● For press ● For welding ● Simulation systems, Simulation software, Application ● For loading/unloading ● For painting ● For machining software, Robot teaching systems, Digital production ● For cutting ● For grinding / deburring ● For assembly system related devices, CAD, CAM, AI, Other ● For picking, alignment, packing ● For shipping ● For material handling, conveyance Vision System ● For measurement・inspection・testing ● Image processing devices, Lighting, Light sources, ● For clean room ● For food processing ● Other VR, CCD cameras, Micro cameras, Lenses, Image recognition devices, Measurement/Analysis systems, Image processing software, Sensors, Machine vision, Other RobotRobot SimulationSimulation // VisionVision SystemSystem (IRV)(IRV) IndustrialIndustrial RobotRobot (IR)(IR) Component Technology / Devices ComponentComponent TechnologyTechnology // AI (Artificial Intelligence) Devices ● Big data ● Cloud ● Machine learning ● Deep leaning Devices ● Controller ● Computers for control ● OS/Middleware ● Software ● FA equipment ● Other Drive ● Motors ● Joints ● Hydraulic devices ● Actuators ● Robot arms, Robot hands ● Electronic devices ● Conveyance devices ● End effectors ● Other Control ● Variable reducer / Reducers ● Measurement equipment ● Other Sensor ● Sensors ● Recognition Technology (Image, Sound, Contact, etc) ● Other Component ● Gears/Screws ● Cables ● Components ● Jigs ● Other 4 A4_17iREX_annai_E.indd 4 2017/02/20 14:04:17 to create the future! Service Robot Nursing Care ∙ Welfare ∙ Medical Care ● Mobile assist, Transferring assist, Excretion assist, Rehabilitation assist, Component Watch services, Surgery assist, Surgery simulations, Communication, Other Technology / Devices Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery ∙ Food ● Work assist, Automated harvesting, Quality control, Weeding, AI (Artificial Intelligence) Food (Wrapping, Packaging), Other ● Big data ● Cloud ● Machine learning ● Deep leaning ● Controllers Infrastructure ∙ Disaster ∙ Construction ● Computers for control ● OS, Middleware ● Inspection, Maintenance, Search, Particular environment (Nuclear energy, ● Software ● FA equipment ・Other Electric, Gas, Outer space, Construction), Research and development, UAV (Drone), Other Drive ∙ Sensor ∙ Control ● Simulation soft ● Software ● Motors Life ● Cable connectors ● Security, Reception · Guide, Customer service, Cooking assist, Cleaning, ● Component technology for service robots Telepresence, Communication, Entertainment, Logistics, Automated ● Sensors vehicles, UAV (Drone), Other ● Recognition Technology (Image, Sound, Contact, etc.) Education ● Education, Educational materials (Programming, etc.), Generic Next Generation UI（User Interface） applications, Publication, Entertainment, Other ● VR ● AR ● Wearable Service Robot (SR) ComponentComponent