Disrupt Manufacturing Norms! YUASA Proposes Next-Gen Manufacturing 'GEMBA' at RTJ2026

[Exhibition Overview] YUASA CO., LTD. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroyuki Tamura) will exhibit at Robot Technology Japan 2026 (RTJ2026). With the exhibition concept of 'Next-Gen Manufacturing 'GENBA' ~Disrupt Manufacturing Norms~', the company will propose a new manufacturing approach based on three pillars: an 'Automation Flow' leveraging the latest robotics integration, a debut 'Physical AI' that solves on-site challenges, and 'Co-creation with active Toyota KOSEN students'. Event Period: June 11 (Thu) – June 13 (Sat), 2026, 10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 on the final day) Venue: Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) Booth: F04 Official Website: https://robot-technology.jp/ [Proposal of a Realistic 'Automation Flow'] The booth will recreate an 'automation flow' that seamlessly integrates the latest equipment from various manufacturers in a continuous process from machining to inspection, measurement, and inter-process transport. Visitors can experience a sustainable new logistics ecosystem where people can focus on higher-value-added work. [Implementation of 'Physical AI' Solving On-Site Challenges (3 Latest Products)] YUASA will exhibit three Physical AI solutions that directly address physical on-site challenges, developed in collaboration with AI ventures born from Japan's manufacturing floors, 'Cistron' and 'Robot Bank', as well as Toyota KOSEN students. ① 'Gesture Mouse Device' Achieving Non-Contact Operation (First Public Release) A compact device with a 180-degree camera and edge AI, developed by Cistron as a Physical AI. When a worker moves their hand in the air, the camera and AI read the hand movements and the robot reproduces the same actions. This enables non-contact operation of machine control panels, allowing smooth operation even with hands dirty from cutting oil or while wearing gloves, without soiling the screen. ② 'Omotenashi Robot' Developed by Toyota KOSEN Students, Operated by Voice A system where AI recognizes the voices of visitors, and a collaborative robot (arm robot) physically delivers specified novelty items directly to them. This is an implementation example of Physical AI combining 'voice recognition' and 'robotics', developed from the ideas and technology of Toyota KOSEN students. ③ First Public Release in Japan! American-made 'Humanoid Robot R2' Landing in Japan for the first time at the end of April 2026. This is the first public exhibition of a humanoid robot manufactured by Robot Bank. This American-made robot is capable of deployment in security-sensitive military, defense, and aerospace industries. Demonstrations such as operating the panel of a multi-tasking machine are planned. [Joint Development of Next-Gen Systems through Co-creation Discussions between Toyota KOSEN Students and Visitors] As a first-time initiative at this exhibition, YUASA will provide a space to 'create new possibilities for Physical AI together with visitors'. During the exhibition, approximately 6-7 students from Toyota National College of Technology, who are AI natives, will be stationed at the booth, looking at traditional manufacturing from a new perspective and listening to on-site challenges. Some of these students recently won the DCON (National College of Technology Deep Learning Contest). The 'seeds of new AI utilization ideas' born from discussions with these highly knowledgeable and skilled KOSEN students will be gathered by YUASA and Cistron after the exhibition, serving as a starting point for joint development of next-generation systems. ■Company Profile YUASA CO., LTD. (www.yuasa.co.jp) Location: 7 Kandamitoshiro-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: President Hiroyuki Tamura Established: June 25, 1919 Business: Sales and service provision of industrial equipment, industrial machinery, housing equipment/piping/air conditioning, construction/exterior, construction machinery, energy, and other related products. YUASA CO., LTD. General Planning Division Public Relations Group TEL: 03-6369-1133 E-mail: souki@yuasa.co.jp