Epson to Exhibit at the World's Largest Specialized Robot Exhibition, International Robot Exhibition 2025
- Showcasing innovative technologies for the automotive, EV, retail, life sciences, and food industries -
- TOKYO, Japan, November 20, 2025 -
Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") will exhibit at the International Robot Exhibition 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight from December 3-6, under the theme "Accelerating the Future with Robotics and Technology."
In addition to advancements in robotics, Epson will introduce development support technologies utilizing AI, presenting possibilities for future manufacturing. The exhibition will propose practical solutions to challenges faced by the manufacturing, retail, and life sciences sectors, including labor shortages, quality control, and sustainability.
Going beyond mere automation, Epson's robotics represent a "trajectory of challenges" that continues to evolve along with society. We invite you to experience firsthand the technologies that contribute to the future of manufacturing and society.
Highlights
- AI-enabled development environment Epson RC+: Development support functions utilizing generative AI
- For the automotive industry (with cooperation from Subaru Corporation): Spectral vision system for inspections, revolutionizing paint quality
- New LS50 SCARA Robot with a 50-kg payload for EVs: Accelerates EV battery transport
- Compact, space-saving robots for retail: A Kiosk terminal enabling in-store production and sales of custom color nail polish-Japan's first public unveiling
- New AX6 collaborative robot for life sciences: Automates specimen pre-processing.
- New RS6 ceiling mounting SCARA robot for the food industry: Space-saving, high-speed transport
Highlight Details
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Epson RC+ AI-enabled development environment
A reference exhibit of chatbot and program generation support functions using generative AI. Library functions and plugins improve development efficiency, and cloud integration enables collaborative development and remote monitoring. Support for standards such as OPC UA and SRCI, as well as provision of libraries compatible with ROS®, realize a flexible open interface. -
For the automotive industry: advanced image inspection
Demonstration of paint color inspection using a spectral vision system. Non-contact, stable detection of color difference is achieved utilizing mixed-color bumpers provided by Subaru Corporation. Technology engineered to stabilize and automate appearance inspections. -
For the EV sector: battery transport
The new LS50 SCARA robot with a 50-kg payload enables fast and stable EV battery transport. A comparative demonstration with the previous model, the LS20, highlights advances in weight and speed. -
For the retail sector: The Huey™ nail polish vending machine
Exhibit of a kiosk terminal that extracts colors from a user's favorite smartphone image to produce and sell original nail polish. Addresses space and profitability challenges faced by retail stores, offering a new revenue model and unique customer experience. -
For life sciences: laboratory automation with the new AX6 collaborative robot
Automates specimen pre-processing, improving reliability and efficiency in medical and research settings. Demonstrations include operation via Python and block programming. -
For the food industry: macaron transport with new RS6 ceiling mounting SCARA robot
A ceiling mounting structure saves space, supporting efficient food transport. A demonstration will show high-speed transport combining conveyor tracking and vision recognition. This is an automation solution for food processing sites facing severe labor shortages.
Manufacturing Innovation: New Proposals for Industry
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Direct to shape printing system
A compact, high-precision S800 inkjet head combined with a 6-axis robot for direct printing on three-dimensional objects. Enables printing on complex shapes, contributing to process rationalization and reduced environmental impact. -
Metal 3D printing by 3DEO:
Through collaboration with U.S.-based 3DEO, Epson introduces high-precision metal additive manufacturing using 3DEO's proprietary Intelligent Layering® technology. This next-generation solution is ideal for low-volume, high-mix production and enables greater design freedom for complex parts.
Epson is pioneering the future of manufacturing and society through the fusion of robotics, technology, and AI. We invite you to visit the Epson booth and experience our latest technologies.
Additional Exhibition Information
International Robot Exhibition 2025 Overview
- Date & Time: December 3-6, 2025, 10:00-17:00
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 4 (E4-03)
- Online Exhibition: November 19 - December 19, 2025
- Official URL: https://irex.nikkan.co.jp/
- Online Venue: https://irex.nikkan.co.jp/online/
Exhibitor Seminar
- Date & Time: December 3, 2025, 12:30–13:10
- Title: "Epson's Visionary Challenge for a Better Tomorrow"
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Speaker: Yasunori Yoshino,
Director, Executive Officer,
General Administrative Manager, Corporate Strategy Division
Chief Operating Officer, Manufacturing Solutions Operations Division - Link:https://irex.nikkan.co.jp/webinar/detail/1590
Note:
- The names of products, services, and technologies of Seiko Epson Corporation, group companies, and third parties mentioned in this news release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and organizations.
- OPC UA is a registered trademark of the OPC Foundation.
- Python is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion.
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