Entry into New Markets and New Businesses Through the Adoption of Advanced Technologies Such as IoT
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 2 of 23 companies on the "Worse" side.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to the shift in the standards for product value accompanying advances in digital technology, we will actively incorporate generative AI and technologies for utilizing big data, create new value, and provide products and solutions that exceed user expectations.」
In addition to developing conventional AI and IoT products, the company has stated a policy of incorporating generative AI and big-data utilization technologies into R&D and the creation of product value. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「We also launched NR:connect, an IoT solution that collects and visualizes robot operating data, and the FDOn DESK III robot simulator.」
The company launched an IoT solution for visualizing robot operating data and a simulator, advancing new product development using AI and IoT. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In robotics, to meet material-handling and assembly needs, mainly in the electrical and electronics sectors, we launched the MZ01, the lightest ultra-compact robot in the series, and continued expanding the lineup by developing the 25 kg-payload MZ25. We also commercialized NVsmart, a vision system for robots that improves ease of use and facilitates the construction of robot systems, and NS-Platform Deburring Cell, a robot system equipped with all the functions required to automate deburring.」
The rollout of the MZ01, development of the 25 kg-payload MZ25, and commercialization of robot vision and deburring cells have advanced the development of new products using robotics, AI and IoT. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「We also commercialized the 1 kg-payload ultra-compact MZ01 robot, establishing a broad lineup of 1 kg to 12 kg payloads in the compact MZ series.」
New products and development capabilities in robotics, IoT and AI have taken concrete shape through the commercialization of the CZ10 collaborative robot and MZ01 ultra-compact robot, as well as the establishment of the Tokyo R&D Center. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In robotics, we launched the 12 kg-payload MZ12, expanding the series lineup to 4 kg, 7 kg and 12 kg payloads. We are also developing robots capable of collaborative work with people without safety fencing, as well as AI and IoT services for robots.」
The robot lineup has been expanded to 4 kg, 7 kg and 12 kg payloads, with progress also made in developing collaborative robots and AI and IoT services. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will bring innovative new and improved products to market by leveraging the basic technologies and technology seeds we possess broadly as a comprehensive machinery manufacturer, creating new demand and business models, while incorporating advanced technologies such as IoT to enter new market sectors.」
In addition to launching new products, the company explicitly states its intention to enter new markets and businesses by incorporating advanced technologies such as IoT.