Denso Wave, Beckhoff, and Exawizards unveil AI-equipped dual-arm robot at iREX 2017

November 29, 2017

Denso Wave, Beckhoff Automation Japan, and Exawizards jointly held a press briefing on November 29, 2017, during the INTERNATIONAL ROBOT EXHIBITION (iREX) 2017, at Tokyo Big Sight.

At the event, the three companies announced a dual-arm “multimodal AI robot” equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI). Beckhoff Automation was responsible for the control systems, while Exawizards developed the AI technology.

The robot is equipped with a multi-finger hand designed to automate the handling of irregularly shaped workpieces. It also incorporates VR-based intuitive teaching, allowing operators to guide the robot more naturally.

Thanks to its deep learning capabilities, the robot can predict actions ahead of time, eliminating the need for complex programming. Hiroyasu Nakagawa, President of Denso Wave, commented, “It’s a good partner. We are now able to take on the challenge of robotic control using deep learning.”

At the booth, a demonstration of the robot folding towels was conducted. A VR technology demo was also presented, drawing significant attention from visitors.