Introduction and automation of robots for furnace-front operations
First written in FY2023. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its efforts to protect employee safety and create a secure working environment, the company is advancing the automation of furnace-front operations that had previously been performed manually, including through the introduction of robots at the steelmaking plant. It will continue working to eliminate hazardous operations.」
The initiative has evolved from partially automating furnace-front work into an ongoing program aimed at eliminating hazardous work, and safety and labor-saving measures are being strengthened, including efforts to improve safety awareness through VR. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「To protect employee safety and create a secure working environment, the company automated some furnace-front operations that had previously been performed manually, including by introducing robots at the steelmaking plant. This marked significant progress toward fully unmanned furnace-front operations.」
For hazardous furnace-front operations at the steelmaking plant, the company automated part of the work through the introduction of robots, presenting specific safety and labor-saving measures toward fully unmanned operations for the first time.