Remotely-Connected Society
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The merits of laparoscopic surgery include that it does not leave large operation scars, the recovery after the surgery is quick, and the burden placed on the patient’s body can be reduced (= it is minimally invasive). However, laparoscopic surgery requires a high level of skill, so there has been the issue that performing the surgery itself has been difficult. In response to this, Kawasaki worked to develop a robotic system for surgery support that could move the surgical instruments inside the abdominal cavity in the same way as our own hands. hinotori™ Surgical Robot System Medicaroid Corporation was established in 2013 as a joint venture between Kawasaki, which has […]
On December 1, 2021, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and the Sony Group started the business operation of “Remote Robotics Inc.”, which is a new joint venture in remote robotics platform business. The company aims to realize a remotely-connected society that enables every person to participate in society and plans to propose a new safe and secure work style through remote robotics platforms. We spoke to the company President and CEO Hirokazu Tanaka and Executive Vice President and COO Shogo Hasegawa about the future of Remote Robotics. プロフィール Hirokazu TanakaRemote Robotics Inc.President and Representative Director 1998: Joined Sony Corporation 2005: Seconded to Sony Electronics Inc. (Returned in 2010) 2015: General Manager, Sensing Module Business Department, […]
The new coronavirus continues to wreak havoc around the world. Economic activities are being restricted and there has been a significant impact on our lives. According to one theory, it may take another three years before the movement of people returns to the levels before the appearance of COVID-19. It will be necessary to continue monitoring the situation of infections and reinforcing quarantine inspection systems during that time. Kawasaki aims to realize a safe and secure society by using robots to automate PCR testing for COVID-19 virus. Releasing medical personnel from the risk of infection Conventionally, PCR testing has been conducted manually by medical personnel. In addition to this posing […]
Remote work has expanded rapidly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has taken root as a new working style. By combining robots and remote communication technology, we are converting on-site work that is difficult to execute without human presence, in fields such as manufacturing, medicine, and services, to remote work through robotic remote control. This is an introduction of the image of a safe and secure remotely-connected society envisioned by Kawasaki. Solving future labor shortages with robots In Japan, it is said that the decline of the working population will become a serious problem as the aging of the population progresses. There is particular concern about the reduction in […]