Yaskawa Electric Corporation Timeline

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• 2026-07-21 - Product Launch - Yaskawa launches MOTOMAN-HC35 collaborative robot - The six-axis arm combines a 35 kg payload with a 2,030 mm maximum reach. New joint torque sensors improve collision response, while hand guiding supports direct teaching. A 270 mm base footprint and internally routed Cat6A and wrist cabling simplify… - source: yaskawa-global.com
• 2026-07-16 - Partnership - Fujitsu begins physical-AI business study with FANUC, Yaskawa and Kawasaki - Fujitsu will lead the business study and contribute AI, world-model, simulation and systems-integration capabilities. The robot manufacturers bring industrial platforms, control systems and deployment experience. The initiative builds on Fujitsu and NVIDIA… - source: global.fujitsu
• 2026-07-15 - Partnership - Yaskawa integrates Gemini Robotics into MOTOMAN NEXT - The system combines vision, path planning and force sensing to turn a general instruction into physical robot actions. Yaskawa describes automatic recovery from dropped objects and links to production-management systems for tasks such as parts replenishment.… - source: yaskawa-global.com
• 2026-07-13 - Demonstration - Yaskawa validates MOTOMAN NEXT with SoftBank AI cloud - The system stably manipulated wire harnesses, whose changing shape and grasp position complicate conventional robot control. The workflow connects collection of robot motion data with AI training, evaluation and deployment back to the hardware. SoftBank’s… - source: yaskawa-global.com
• 2026-06-15 - Partnership - Novarc and Yaskawa America sign MoU for AI-powered autonomous welding - The agreement links Novarc welding intelligence software with Yaskawa industrial robot systems. The collaboration targets automated welding workflows for fabrication and industrial production. - source: ca.finance.yahoo.com
• 2026-02-16 - Product Launch - Yaskawa launches robotic warehouse solutions in North America - Launch brought Yaskawa robotic warehouse solutions to the North American market. Yaskawa America supports deployment, delivery and service for the offering. The solution package includes motion-planning and vision technologies for warehouse automation. - source: roboticstomorrow.com
• 2025-07-28 - Deployment - Yaskawa deploys GP12 and GP35L packaging robots at Orion in Salo - Both robots use vacuum plate grippers and YRC1000 controllers. GP12 fills cartons, while GP35L handles carton blanks, labels and palletizing. The cell connects to Orion’s information system and supports product aggregation and serialization. - source: yaskawa.fi
• 2025-07-01 - Facility Opening - Yaskawa plans Wisconsin robot manufacturing facility - Expansion includes a planned robotic manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin. Yaskawa said robots will be manufactured in Franklin and shipped to customers or integrated at its Ohio facility. This is distinct from Yaskawa’s MOTOMAN NEXT product launch… - source: motoman.com
• 2024-08-28 - Deployment - Yaskawa integrates 15 ForwardX Flex AMRs into robot assembly - The Flex fleet uses RFID technology within the integrated manufacturing solution. The AMRs move material between two robotic-arm work areas. The case study presents assembly-on-AMR as part of the operating configuration. - source: forwardx.com
• 2023-11-29 - Product Launch - Yaskawa launches MOTOMAN NEXT adaptive industrial robot series - Yaskawa launched the MOTOMAN NEXT series with five payload classes from 4 kg to 35 kg. The series adds autonomous adaptivity through environment recognition, judgment and motion planning functions. Yaskawa positioned the open platform for food, logistics… - source: yaskawa-global.com
• 2019-03-21 - Product Launch - KC Robotics previews Redline EZ-Load machine tending for Automate 2019 - The planned system combines KC Robotics' user interface with Yaskawa collaborative-robot technology. The compact, economical design targets manufacturers facing a shortage of skilled workers. KC Robotics planned to introduce the system at booth 7711 at… - source: automate.org
• 2017-11-07 - Product Launch - Yaskawa expands MOTOMAN range with 29 medium and large industrial robots - The new range spans 35–600 kg payloads across handling, spot welding and transfer between presses. The announcement names GP35L, GP110, GP165R, GP180, GP215, GP225, GP250 and GP280 among the new handling models. YRC1000 adds regenerative power handling, with… - source: yaskawa.co.jp