Common Products Opens 'Kyotanabe Robotics Lab,' an Industry-Academia Collaboration Hub to Promote Automation in Manufacturing and Logistics Sites
Common Products Co., Ltd. has fully launched the 'Kyotanabe Robotics Lab' at Doshisha University. Equipped with advanced AI and robotics, the facility aims to solve labor shortages in manufacturing and logistics through industry-academia collaboration and demonstration experiments.
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Demonstration Environment Equipped with the Latest Industrial Robots and Various Monitoring Systems
The AI Business Division of Common Products Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Koji Kakikubo) has been gradually operating a new research and development hub since January 2026 at 'D-egg', an incubation facility on the Doshisha University campus in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Recently, against the backdrop of increasingly severe labor shortages in the manufacturing and logistics industries, there has been a rapidly growing need for on-site automation and labor-saving. At this facility, by combining the latest AI technology with robotics, we will promote demonstration experiments and joint research to solve the challenges faced by local companies and research institutions.
Now that the latest robot demonstration environment is fully equipped and the R&D structure is in place, we will begin full-scale operations and start accepting technical consultations.
A Demonstration Environment Realizing the Automation of Complex Processes and Collaborative Work with Humans
Robot welding cell to verify the automation of skilled techniques
Along with diversifying consumer needs, local manufacturing and logistics sites are required to handle 'high-mix low-volume production' and 'flexible line changes.' This hub is fully equipped with actual units of the latest industrial articulated robots and digital welding machines, as well as collaborative robots linked with AI image recognition.
In particular, we have established a development structure that highly synchronizes actual machines with digital environments, such as verifying 'completely teaching-less' operations using our internally developed VISION sensor 'SpectraVISION' for industrial robots, and running simulations in a 'digital twin environment' that virtualizes the entire laboratory.
This makes it possible to conduct demonstration experiments anticipating next-generation work lines where humans and machines collaborate safely, ranging from the automation of welding processes that traditionally required skilled techniques to the picking and sorting of bulk parts in small-lot, high-mix production.
Promoting Open Innovation Connecting Companies, Universities, and the Region
'D-egg', an incubation facility on the Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus
An important purpose of this hub is not just to expand our own facilities, but to function as a place to generate co-creation with outside parties. By maximizing the location of 'D-egg,' operated by the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Support, JAPAN), we will promote advanced joint research with university institutions.
Furthermore, we aim to become a hub for industry-academia collaboration by sharing the latest technologies with local manufacturing and logistics companies and supporting human resource development. The 'Kyotanabe Robotics Lab' is a core facility that fuses advanced AI technology and robotics engineering to contribute to improving the industrial competitiveness of the entire region.
Development Background and Future Outlook
While labor shortage has become a major social issue, there is a reality that local manufacturing and logistics hubs, in particular, are finding it difficult to introduce the latest equipment due to investment costs and technical hurdles. To lower these barriers even a little, we have established an environment where technical verification can be conducted while experiencing the actual equipment firsthand.
Moving forward, we will hold facility tours and demonstrations using actual machines as needed, targeting local companies considering automation or labor-saving, as well as research institutions seeking joint research. Through technical consultations and the exchange of opinions while viewing the actual equipment, we will accelerate the social implementation of highly practical solutions that address on-site challenges.
We are accepting requests for tours and technical consultations from companies and research institutions at any time, so please feel free to contact us at the details below.
Click here for inquiries regarding the lab
Facility Overview
Location: D-egg, Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus, 1 Okodo Jizodani, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access: 15-minute walk from 'Doshisha-mae' Station on the JR Gakkentoshi Line / 20-minute walk from 'Okodo' Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Main equipment: Industrial articulated robots, digital welding machines, AI image recognition-linked collaborative robots, etc.
About Common Products Co., Ltd.
Under the corporate philosophy of 'Make Smile!', we aim to be an essential company promoting DX using the latest IT technologies. We will reform our customers' business operations by providing solutions optimized for their industries, and contribute to building a sustainable society with a vision of a 'world where we can coexist rather than compete.'
Company Profile
Company Name: Common Products Co., Ltd.
Location: Osaka Center Building 11F, 1-3 Kyutaromachi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0056
Representative: Koji Kakikubo
Established: December 24, 1992
URL: https:
The AI Business Division of Common Products Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Koji Kakikubo) has been gradually operating a new research and development hub since January 2026 at 'D-egg', an incubation facility on the Doshisha University campus in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Recently, against the backdrop of increasingly severe labor shortages in the manufacturing and logistics industries, there has been a rapidly growing need for on-site automation and labor-saving. At this facility, by combining the latest AI technology with robotics, we will promote demonstration experiments and joint research to solve the challenges faced by local companies and research institutions.
Now that the latest robot demonstration environment is fully equipped and the R&D structure is in place, we will begin full-scale operations and start accepting technical consultations.
A Demonstration Environment Realizing the Automation of Complex Processes and Collaborative Work with Humans
Robot welding cell to verify the automation of skilled techniques
Along with diversifying consumer needs, local manufacturing and logistics sites are required to handle 'high-mix low-volume production' and 'flexible line changes.' This hub is fully equipped with actual units of the latest industrial articulated robots and digital welding machines, as well as collaborative robots linked with AI image recognition.
In particular, we have established a development structure that highly synchronizes actual machines with digital environments, such as verifying 'completely teaching-less' operations using our internally developed VISION sensor 'SpectraVISION' for industrial robots, and running simulations in a 'digital twin environment' that virtualizes the entire laboratory.
This makes it possible to conduct demonstration experiments anticipating next-generation work lines where humans and machines collaborate safely, ranging from the automation of welding processes that traditionally required skilled techniques to the picking and sorting of bulk parts in small-lot, high-mix production.
Promoting Open Innovation Connecting Companies, Universities, and the Region
'D-egg', an incubation facility on the Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus
An important purpose of this hub is not just to expand our own facilities, but to function as a place to generate co-creation with outside parties. By maximizing the location of 'D-egg,' operated by the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Support, JAPAN), we will promote advanced joint research with university institutions.
Furthermore, we aim to become a hub for industry-academia collaboration by sharing the latest technologies with local manufacturing and logistics companies and supporting human resource development. The 'Kyotanabe Robotics Lab' is a core facility that fuses advanced AI technology and robotics engineering to contribute to improving the industrial competitiveness of the entire region.
Development Background and Future Outlook
While labor shortage has become a major social issue, there is a reality that local manufacturing and logistics hubs, in particular, are finding it difficult to introduce the latest equipment due to investment costs and technical hurdles. To lower these barriers even a little, we have established an environment where technical verification can be conducted while experiencing the actual equipment firsthand.
Moving forward, we will hold facility tours and demonstrations using actual machines as needed, targeting local companies considering automation or labor-saving, as well as research institutions seeking joint research. Through technical consultations and the exchange of opinions while viewing the actual equipment, we will accelerate the social implementation of highly practical solutions that address on-site challenges.
We are accepting requests for tours and technical consultations from companies and research institutions at any time, so please feel free to contact us at the details below.
Click here for inquiries regarding the lab
Facility Overview
Location: D-egg, Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus, 1 Okodo Jizodani, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access: 15-minute walk from 'Doshisha-mae' Station on the JR Gakkentoshi Line / 20-minute walk from 'Okodo' Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Main equipment: Industrial articulated robots, digital welding machines, AI image recognition-linked collaborative robots, etc.
About Common Products Co., Ltd.
Under the corporate philosophy of 'Make Smile!', we aim to be an essential company promoting DX using the latest IT technologies. We will reform our customers' business operations by providing solutions optimized for their industries, and contribute to building a sustainable society with a vision of a 'world where we can coexist rather than compete.'
Company Profile
Company Name: Common Products Co., Ltd.
Location: Osaka Center Building 11F, 1-3 Kyutaromachi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0056
Representative: Koji Kakikubo
Established: December 24, 1992
URL: https: