Agile Robots to Exhibit at 'ROBOT TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2026'

Agile Robots SE (Headquarters: Munich, Germany; hereinafter Agile Robots), a global leader in intelligent robotics, will exhibit at "ROBOT TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2026" (hereinafter RTJ 2026), held from Thursday, June 11 to Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. At Booth E01 in Hall E, the company will showcase intelligent automation solutions utilizing force control and Physical AI.

Under the vision of "Connecting AI with the Physical World," Agile Robots will demonstrate how advanced force control and Physical AI enable robots to sense, adapt to, and intelligently interact with their surrounding environments. By combining real-time force feedback with AI-driven decision-making, the company provides intelligent collaborative robots, humanoid robots, and next-generation automation solutions for demanding applications such as automotive, electronics, precision assembly, and healthcare.

■ Solving the "Last Millimeter Problem" (challenges in automation due to slight part misalignments) with Force Control and Physical AI

Traditional robots rely on pre-programmed fixed trajectories, often failing operations even if a part is misaligned by a fraction. Agile Robots overcomes this challenge with industry-leading force control and Physical AI. By combining high-precision force sensing, joint-level torque sensing, and an ultra-high-speed 1kHz control cycle, their robots continuously adjust their movements based on real-time tactile feedback.

This enables the stable automation of complex contact tasks that were previously difficult to automate, such as precise part insertion, delicate electronic component assembly, and the handling of inconsistently shaped parts. With over 20,000 systems deployed worldwide, Agile Robots implements Physical AI into real-world production environments, driving the next generation of intelligent manufacturing.

■ RTJ 2026 Exhibition Highlights: Driving the Evolution of Industry and Embodied AI

Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing: Pursuing Quality and Efficiency

Diana 7 Automotive Wiring Harness Solution

Thor Series Automotive Engine Cylinder Head Assembly Solution

Agile Robots will showcase specialized automation solutions for the automotive sector. The primary exhibit, the Diana 7 Automotive Wiring Harness Management Solution, combines an independently developed 7-axis intelligent force-control robotic arm with machine vision and the AgileCore platform. This fully automates the cable routing, alignment, and binding of complex automotive components like cockpit wiring systems and domain controllers.

Additionally, the Engine Cylinder Head Assembly Solution, equipped with a Thor 7 Pro collaborative robot, will simulate the actual assembly of engine valves. By continuously monitoring the insertion force in real time, it verifies successful assembly into the valve guides, thereby eliminating component jamming or damage caused by misalignments—a common issue in traditional assembly processes.

Micro-factory: Scalable Intelligent Production

The micro-factory demonstrates a compact, end-to-end intelligent production line powered by the Agile Robots platform. Through a live demonstration where the Thor 3, Thor 7, and Diana 7 collaborate to execute packaging, material handling, and assembly tasks with high precision, efficiency, and safety, the exhibit bridges the gap between research innovation and industrial application.

Rehabilitation and Wellness

The X-SPA Rehabilitation Therapy Robot merges advanced robotics with traditional treatment techniques to offer personalized care. Utilizing a high-precision robotic arm and an intelligent vision system, it quickly acquires human posture data and uses AI control algorithms to accurately pinpoint treatment areas for precise interventions, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of rehabilitation and wellness therapies.

■ AgileCore Operating System

AgileCore is Agile Robots' proprietary robotics OS and software platform, serving as the intelligence layer for their automation solutions. By integrating robots, vision systems, force control devices, mobile robots, and PLCs into a single platform, it reduces development complexity and accelerates deployment. Built on a "develop once, deploy anywhere" architecture, it enables rapid workflow construction via intuitive drag-and-drop programming and supports numerous industrial communication protocols.

■ Accelerating Embodied AI Research

Developed by Franka Robotics (an Agile Robots group company), Franka Research 3 (FR3) is designed as a platform that gives a robotic body to AI. It is widely utilized in Embodied AI development by leading global technology companies and research institutions, including NVIDIA and the Toyota Research Institute. At RTJ 2026, two key configurations will be showcased:

- AI Policy Platform (FR3 Duo + NVIDIA® GR00T N1.6): A cutting-edge "brain and body" Embodied Intelligence research platform that provides researchers with an integrated workflow covering data collection, model training, and real-world policy deployment.

- Mobile FR3 Duo: Expands the reference platform into dynamic mobile environments via a Tactile Mobile Robot (TMR). Combining dual-arm manipulation, rich sensing, and omnidirectional mobility, it enables data collection and policy execution beyond fixed workstations.

■ Embodied AI Ecosystem: Integration with Franka FR3 & Diana 7

The company will display an open teleoperation ecosystem allowing seamless control of the Franka FR3 and Diana 7 arms via the Franka Control Interface (FCI) and the ROS 2 operating system. Through a unified control architecture, this ecosystem supports the following teleoperation methods:

- GELLO (Teleoperation): Allows natural guidance of large robots by moving a smaller physical model.

- Haply (Touch & Feel Feedback): Features force feedback that lets users "feel" the physical resistance and weight when the robot touches an object.

- SpaceMouse (Precision 3D Navigation): A specialized 3D mouse for direct and smooth remote manipulation of the robot's end effector.

- MOXI (Full-Body Motion Capture): Uses wearable sensors to capture the operator