Intelligent robot and mechatronics technology

In various workplaces such as factories and warehouses, labor shortages caused by a declining workforce are becoming increasingly serious, and the need for automation is growing. In addition, as work tasks diversify, it is necessary to address not only routine repetitive tasks but also situations that require robots to make decisions based on the surrounding environment and task conditions. Under these circumstances, we are developing advanced mechatronics technologies and new intelligent robots capable of automating even non-routine tasks.

Intelligent robot technologies

When humans take action, they follow steps such as "seeing," "thinking," and "moving." Similarly, intelligent robots require fundamental technologies for "recognition (seeing)," "planning (thinking)," and "control (moving)." In addition, safety technologies for secure operation, mechanism design, and the development of foundational "platform (PF)" technologies are also important. By developing these fundamental technologies and optimizing their integration, we aim to advance robot intelligence.

Platform Development and Utilization

We are building the Toshiba Robot Platform using the open-source software ROS (Robot Operating System). By incorporating the developed fundamental technologies into this platform, we can efficiently develop a variety of intelligent robots and accelerate their deployment across Toshiba's business domains.

Advanced Mechatronics technologies

We leverage the latest mechatronics technologies to develop factory automation solutions. By combining mechanical design technologies based on simulation and prototyping with IoT and AI technologies that digitize and utilize information from manufacturing sites, we integrate production lines to enhance output, maintain stable operation, and ensure the safety of critical products. We are also advancing labor-saving approaches and enabling remote monitoring and inspection for factories and power plants.

CPS technologies

In addition to enhancing the intelligence of individual robots and advancing mechatronics equipment, we create new value by using robots and equipment as edge computing terminals within CPS (Cyber-Physical Systems), delivering automation solutions to a wide range of customers that were previously unattainable with standalone systems.