Kawasaki Heavy Industries Selected for NEDO Project to Develop a Collaborative Foundation for Enhanced SI Efficiency and Diverse Robot System Creation
Kobe, Japan – August 5, 2025 – Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) is pleased to announce that its proposal, “Development of a Collaborative Foundation for Enhanced System Integration (SI) Efficiency and the Creation of Diverse Robot Systems,” has been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its public offering initiative. This significant achievement underscores KHI’s commitment to advancing the field of industrial robotics and contributing to the realization of smart factories and next-generation manufacturing.
The NEDO project aims to foster the development of innovative technologies and create new industrial bases through collaboration between industry, academia, and government. KHI’s successful proposal focuses on addressing critical challenges within the industrial robot sector, particularly in the realm of System Integration (SI). SI, the process of combining different robots, sensors, and software to create a cohesive and functional automated system, is a complex and time-consuming undertaking. Enhancing its efficiency is paramount to accelerating the adoption of advanced robotics across a wider range of industries.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ proposed initiative will concentrate on building a foundational platform that facilitates easier and more efficient SI. This will involve the development of new software tools, standardized interfaces, and intelligent algorithms that can streamline the design, programming, and deployment of robot systems. A key aspect of this development will be the emphasis on reusability and modularity, allowing for quicker adaptation and reconfiguration of robotic cells for various manufacturing tasks and product variations.
Furthermore, the project is dedicated to enabling the creation of “diverse robot systems.” This implies the development of capabilities that allow for the seamless integration of a wider array of robot types, including collaborative robots (cobots), mobile robots, and specialized robotic arms, alongside traditional industrial robots. By fostering this diversity, KHI aims to empower manufacturers to build highly customized and flexible automated solutions tailored to their specific needs, thereby enhancing productivity, improving quality, and addressing labor shortages.
The collaborative nature of this project is a cornerstone of KHI’s approach. By working closely with NEDO and other project partners, including research institutions and other technology companies, KHI will leverage collective expertise and accelerate the pace of innovation. This collaborative foundation is expected to foster a rich ecosystem for robot system development, encouraging the emergence of new applications and business models.
This selection by NEDO represents a significant opportunity for Kawasaki Heavy Industries to further solidify its position as a leader in industrial robotics. The insights and technologies developed through this project will not only benefit KHI’s own offerings but also contribute to the broader advancement of the manufacturing industry in Japan and globally. KHI is committed to actively participating in this initiative and delivering impactful results that will shape the future of automation.
「SI効率化と多彩なロボットシステムの創出を実現する共創基盤開発」がNEDO公募事業に採択されました
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