[Ready for Physical AI?] MakinaRocks to Exhibit at 'AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO 2026 Spring'
MakinaRocks, an industry-specialized global AI company, will exhibit at the 'AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO' in Tokyo from April 15 to 17, 2026. The company will showcase 'AI agents specialized for the manufacturing industry' through live demonstrations, and CEO Andre S. Yoon will deliver a special keynote.
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MakinaRocks Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'MakinaRocks') will exhibit at the 'AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO' within 'NexTech Week 2026 [Spring]' held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 15 (Wed) to April 17 (Fri), 2026.
Under the theme of '**AI Agents Specialized for the Manufacturing Industry**,' this exhibition will introduce the following initiatives alongside live demonstrations:
* **Physical AI solutions where AI recognizes objects and optimally controls robot welding**
* **AI solutions that read, automatically analyze, and utilize drawings**
* **Examples of AI applications to PLC codes, including ladder logic**
Visitors will be able to see 'implementable AI' and 'AI usable on the field' for manufacturing sites, along with specific use cases.
In addition, we will offer free consultations on AI utilization for customers in the manufacturing industry (advance reservations available).
Furthermore, CEO Andre S. Yoon will visit Japan from the Korean headquarters to deliver a special keynote titled '**The Era of Specialized Intelligence: Response Strategies in the Age of Physical AI**.'
This presentation will explore the turning point where specialized AI agents based on industrial understanding expand into the physical domain, and will **introduce response strategies for companies along with actual use cases**.
Advance registration is required for attendance and to listen to the keynote. Please register from the link below and visit our booth.
[Click here for visitor registration]
[Click here to register for the special keynote]
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**Visitor Information**
* **Event Name: NexTech Week 2026 - 10th AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Spring]**
* **Date & Time: April 15 (Wed) - 17 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00**
* **Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) West Exhibition Hall** [Access Information]
* **Booth Number: 2-15**
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**Inquiries regarding this release**
Email: contact.jp@makinarocks.ai
**About MakinaRocks**
MakinaRocks is an industry-specialized global AI company founded in Seoul and Silicon Valley in 2017. In 2025, the company opened its Tokyo office in Toranomon. Of its approximately 120 employees, 75% are engineers focusing on AI. Global manufacturing companies such as Applied Materials, GS, LG, SK, Samsung, POSCO, Hanwha, and Hyundai are not only major customers but also walk alongside the company as strategic investors. With a cumulative funding amount of approximately 5.3 billion yen, its technological capabilities are highly evaluated globally, having been selected for CB Insights' '100 Most Promising AI Startups in the World (CB Insights AI 100)' and as a 'Global Innovator' and 'Technology Pioneer' by the World Economic Forum.
Company Website: https://www.makinarocks.ai/ja/
Under the theme of '**AI Agents Specialized for the Manufacturing Industry**,' this exhibition will introduce the following initiatives alongside live demonstrations:
* **Physical AI solutions where AI recognizes objects and optimally controls robot welding**
* **AI solutions that read, automatically analyze, and utilize drawings**
* **Examples of AI applications to PLC codes, including ladder logic**
Visitors will be able to see 'implementable AI' and 'AI usable on the field' for manufacturing sites, along with specific use cases.
In addition, we will offer free consultations on AI utilization for customers in the manufacturing industry (advance reservations available).
Furthermore, CEO Andre S. Yoon will visit Japan from the Korean headquarters to deliver a special keynote titled '**The Era of Specialized Intelligence: Response Strategies in the Age of Physical AI**.'
This presentation will explore the turning point where specialized AI agents based on industrial understanding expand into the physical domain, and will **introduce response strategies for companies along with actual use cases**.
Advance registration is required for attendance and to listen to the keynote. Please register from the link below and visit our booth.
[Click here for visitor registration]
[Click here to register for the special keynote]
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**Visitor Information**
* **Event Name: NexTech Week 2026 - 10th AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Spring]**
* **Date & Time: April 15 (Wed) - 17 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00**
* **Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) West Exhibition Hall** [Access Information]
* **Booth Number: 2-15**
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**Inquiries regarding this release**
Email: contact.jp@makinarocks.ai
**About MakinaRocks**
MakinaRocks is an industry-specialized global AI company founded in Seoul and Silicon Valley in 2017. In 2025, the company opened its Tokyo office in Toranomon. Of its approximately 120 employees, 75% are engineers focusing on AI. Global manufacturing companies such as Applied Materials, GS, LG, SK, Samsung, POSCO, Hanwha, and Hyundai are not only major customers but also walk alongside the company as strategic investors. With a cumulative funding amount of approximately 5.3 billion yen, its technological capabilities are highly evaluated globally, having been selected for CB Insights' '100 Most Promising AI Startups in the World (CB Insights AI 100)' and as a 'Global Innovator' and 'Technology Pioneer' by the World Economic Forum.
Company Website: https://www.makinarocks.ai/ja/
FAQ
What kind of demonstrations can I see at the MakinaRocks booth?
You can see demonstrations of 'Physical AI' usable on manufacturing floors, including optimal control of robot welding, automated drawing analysis, and AI application to PLC codes.
What is the content of the CEO's special keynote?
CEO Andre S. Yoon from the Korean HQ will discuss expansion strategies of specialized AI agents into the physical domain, providing actual use cases.
What kind of company is MakinaRocks?
It is an industry-specialized global AI company founded in 2017. Backed by giants like Samsung and Hyundai, it opened its Tokyo office in 2025.