Epson will be exhibiting at the International Robot Exhibition 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight from the 3rd to the 6th of December, under the theme "Accelerating the Future with Robotics and Technology."
In addition to advancements in robotics, Epson will introduce development-support technologies utilising AI, presenting opportunities for future manufacturing.
The exhibition will propose practical solutions to challenges faced by the manufacturing, retail, and life sciences sectors, including labour shortages, quality control and sustainability.
Going beyond mere automation, Epson's robotics represents a "trajectory of challenges" that continues to evolve along with society. As such, the company invites attendees to the exhibition to experience firsthand the technologies that contribute to the future of manufacturing and society.
Highlights
• Epson RC+ AI-enabled development environment
A reference exhibit of chatbot and program generation support functions using generative AI. Library functions and plugins improve development efficiency, and cloud integration enables collaborative development and remote monitoring. Support for standards such as OPC UA and SRCI, along with libraries compatible with ROS®, provides a flexible, open interface.
• For the automotive industry: advanced image inspection
Demonstration of paint colour inspection using a spectral vision system. Non-contact, stable detection of colour difference is achieved utilising mixed-colour bumpers provided by Subaru Corporation. Technology engineered to stabilise and automate appearance inspections.
• For the EV sector: battery transport
The new LS50 SCARA robot with a 50-kg payload enables fast and stable EV battery transport. A comparative demonstration with the previous model, the LS20, highlights advances in weight and speed.
• For the retail sector: The Huey™ nail polish vending machine
Exhibit of a kiosk terminal that extracts colours from a user's favourite smartphone image to produce and sell original nail polish. Addresses space and profitability challenges faced by retail stores, offering a new revenue model and unique customer experience.
• For life sciences: laboratory automation with the new AX6 collaborative robot
Automates specimen pre-processing, improving reliability and efficiency in medical and research settings. Demonstrations include operation via Python and block programming.
• For the food industry: macaron transport with new RS6 ceiling mounting SCARA robot
A ceiling mounting structure saves space, supporting efficient food transport. A demonstration will show high-speed transport combining conveyor tracking and vision recognition. This is an automation solution for food processing sites facing severe labour shortages.
Manufacturing Innovation: New Proposals for Industry
• Direct-to-shape printing system
A compact, high-precision S800 inkjet head combined with a 6-axis robot for direct printing on three-dimensional objects. Enables printing on complex shapes, contributing to process rationalisation and reduced environmental impact.
• Metal 3D printing by 3DEO：
Through collaboration with U.S.-based 3DEO, Epson introduces high-precision metal additive manufacturing using 3DEO's proprietary Intelligent Layering® technology. This next-generation solution is ideal for low-volume, high-mix production and enables greater design freedom for complex parts.
Epson is pioneering the future of manufacturing and society through the fusion of robotics, technology, and AI.
