Kawasaki Heavy Industries

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is a century-old Japanese engineering manufacturer, active in motorcycles, aerospace, heavy equipment, ships, and industrial robots. Established in 1896, the robotics business began in 1969 with the creation of Japan’s first industrial robot, marking a milestone in the country’s automation history. Leveraging over 50 years of robotics expertise, Kawasaki has become a global leader in industrial robot manufacturing, focusing on applications such as welding, assembly, painting, palletizing, and material handling across automotive, aerospace, electronics, metal fabrication, food and beverage, and medical industries. The company emphasizes precision engineering, continuous innovation (Kaizen), and delivering total automation solutions tailored to customer needs, which improve productivity, quality, and labor conditions. Kawasaki’s robotics division maintains advanced R&D facilities and manufacturing sites and supports customers globally through subsidiaries and service centers spanning Asia, the Americas, Europe, and beyond.

• RA Series
  Articulated industrial robots with a payload range from 3 kg to 1500 kg, used for various manufacturing tasks including welding, assembly, and material handling. Known for precision and durability.
• RS Series
  Scara robots optimized for high-speed, high-precision assembly and packaging tasks, widely used in electronics and small parts industries.
• DuAro Collaborative Robot
  A dual-arm collaborative robot designed for human-robot cooperation in tasks requiring flexibility and safety. It supports automation in small-lot production and is easy to program.
• Medical and Service Robots (Medicaroid joint venture)
  Through a partnership with Sysmex Corporation, Kawasaki develops medical robots including surgical support systems and pharmaceutical automation, expanding robotics beyond manufacturing.

• Wide Payload Range and Versatility: Robots capable of handling light to ultra-heavy loads with applications across varied industries.
• High Precision and Speed: Optimized for accuracy and productivity in repetitive and complex manufacturing processes.
• Human-Robot Collaboration: Collaborative robots designed for safe and intuitive interaction with human workers.
• Robust and Durable Designs: Built for long operational lifetimes in demanding industrial environments.
• Integrated Solutions: Full automation support including controllers, software, system integration, and after-sales service worldwide.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a financially stable, publicly traded industrial giant with a diversified portfolio and global reach. Its robotics division benefits from five decades of innovation, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and extensive customer support networks. With strong R&D investment and partnerships (including medical robotics ventures), Kawasaki is well-positioned to maintain leadership in industrial and service robotics sectors, catering to evolving automation demands worldwide.