Expanding market share in hydraulic equipment and expanding into the robotics and medical sectors
First written in FY2016. 20 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-06.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the medical and social fields, we established our first overseas R&D innovation center in France and are also advancing development aimed at creating one-stop solutions that combine products such as the surgical support robot hinotori™, the autonomous mobile service robot Nyokkey, the indoor delivery robot FORRO, and the indoor and outdoor location information solution mapxus Driven by Kawasaki™, with AI and remote technologies.」
In the robotics business, the establishment of the first overseas R&D innovation center in France and the development of one-stop solutions combining medical and social robots with AI and remote technologies were made concrete. Full-year business profit was ¥14.3 billion. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Business profit was ¥4.2 billion, up ¥2.3 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to higher revenue and improved equity-method investment gains and losses.」
Business profit in the Precision Machinery & Robotics business increased by ¥2.3 billion year on year to ¥4.2 billion due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market and robots for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as well as improved equity-method investment gains and losses. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The business posted a profit of ¥1.9 billion, an improvement of ¥6.5 billion from the same period of the previous year, due to higher revenue and the effects of profitability improvement activities, including price pass-through measures implemented to date.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business improved from a ¥4.6 billion loss in the same period of the previous year to a ¥1.9 billion profit, partly due to the effects of profitability improvement activities, including price pass-through measures. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「The business posted a loss of ¥1.9 billion, a deterioration of ¥10.7 billion from the previous fiscal year, due mainly to lower revenue and the impact of reduced operations.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business posted a full-year loss of ¥1.9 billion due to lower revenue accompanying declines in hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market and industrial robots overall, as well as reduced operations. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The business posted a loss of ¥4.3 billion, a deterioration of ¥11.8 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to lower revenue and the impact of reduced operations.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business deteriorated from profit in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥4.3 billion due to lower revenue accompanying declines in hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market and industrial robots overall, as well as reduced operations. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The business posted a loss of ¥4.6 billion, a deterioration of ¥10.1 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to lower revenue and the impact of reduced operations.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business posted a loss of ¥4.6 billion, a ¥10.1 billion year-on-year deterioration, due to lower sales of hydraulic equipment and robots for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, among other products, and reduced operations. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The business posted a loss of ¥2.5 billion, a deterioration of ¥4.0 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to lower revenue.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business posted a loss of ¥2.5 billion, a ¥4.0 billion year-on-year deterioration, due to lower sales of robots for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market, among other factors. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Business profit was ¥8.7 billion, down ¥5.1 billion from the previous fiscal year, due mainly to higher costs resulting from surging electronic component and material prices, temporarily reduced operations during lockdowns in China, and lower sales of hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business posted lower profit due to higher component and material costs, lockdowns and lower sales of hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Business profit was ¥7.4 billion, down ¥4.3 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to higher costs resulting from surging electronic component and material prices, temporarily reduced operations during lockdowns in China, and lower sales of hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business posted lower profit due to surging electronic component and material prices, reduced operations caused by lockdowns in China, and lower sales of hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Business profit was ¥5.5 billion, down ¥2.3 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to lower sales of hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market, higher costs resulting from surging electronic component and material prices, and reduced operations caused by lockdowns.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business posted lower profit due to lower sales of hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market, higher component and material costs, and reduced operations caused by lockdowns. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Business profit was ¥1.4 billion, down ¥3.1 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to lower revenue and reduced operations caused by lockdowns.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business posted lower profit due to lower sales of hydraulic equipment for China's construction machinery market and reduced operations caused by lockdowns. Robots for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and other products are described as performing well. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the robotics business, we are increasing the added value of products through differentiation tailored to each market, strengthening competitiveness through cost reductions and other measures, promoting open innovation and collaboration, building the digital platform Robo Cross, and expanding the medical business centered on hinotori™.」
In the robotics business, Robo Cross, hinotori™ and open innovation and collaboration were identified as specific initiatives, and expansion into the medical, logistics and automation fields was advanced. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥13.4 billion, up ¥5.3 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to higher revenue.」
Operating profit in the Precision Machinery & Robotics business increased by ¥5.3 billion year on year to ¥13.4 billion due mainly to higher revenue from increased sales of hydraulic equipment for construction machinery and various robots. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥8.9 billion, up ¥5.5 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to higher revenue.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business recorded higher revenue due to increased sales of hydraulic equipment for construction machinery and various robots, including those for semiconductors. Operating profit increased by ¥5.5 billion year on year to ¥8.9 billion. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under Group Vision 2030, our group has identified its priority fields as a “Safe and Secure Remote Society,” “Near-Future Mobility” and “Energy and Environmental Solutions.” We aim to transform our business structure to achieve further growth in line with changes in the environment, and are steadily advancing initiatives in new businesses, including the development of surgical support robots and automated PCR testing services, as well as delivery robots, unmanned transport helicopters and hydrogen-related projects.」
In addition to existing surgical support robots and automated PCR testing, the company identified the development of delivery robots and unmanned transport helicopters as specific new business initiatives. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Recently, we have been steadily advancing initiatives in new businesses, including the development of surgical support robots, an automated PCR testing service using robots, and hydrogen-related development.」
In addition to research and development of existing medical robots and other products, the company identified the development of surgical support robots and an automated PCR testing service using robots as specific new business initiatives. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥1.3 billion, down ¥400 million from the same period of the previous year due to lower revenue.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business recorded lower revenue and profit against a backdrop of weak global demand for construction machinery due to the spread of COVID-19. Signs of recovery and resumed investment in China's construction machinery market and semiconductor-related robots are also noted. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥5.2 billion, down ¥9.7 billion from the same period of the previous year, due to lower revenue, higher material costs for hydraulic equipment and research and development expenses, and a decline in robot production volumes in China.」
Operating profit in the Precision Machinery & Robotics business declined by ¥9.7 billion year on year due to lower sales of hydraulic equipment and various robots, higher material and research and development costs, and lower robot production volumes in China. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥3.2 billion, down ¥6.4 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to lower sales of various robots and higher material costs for hydraulic equipment and research and development expenses.」
Operating profit in the Precision Machinery & Robotics business declined by ¥6.4 billion year on year due to lower robot sales and higher material costs for hydraulic equipment and research and development expenses. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥1.7 billion, down ¥2.8 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to lower robot sales and higher material costs for hydraulic equipment and research and development expenses.」
The Precision Machinery & Robotics business posted lower profit due to lower robot sales and higher material costs for hydraulic equipment and research and development expenses. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the robotics field, we developed the new Successor robot system, which uses AI training through collaborative work between humans and robots controlled remotely and can reproduce the movements of skilled technicians, enabling the transfer of skills. In addition to efforts to enhance the functionality of the dual-arm SCARA robot duAro for broader applications, we are also pursuing research and development of medical robots aimed at expanding into the medical and healthcare fields, where strong future market growth is expected, as well as humanoid robots combining a robust body with flexible environmental adaptability.」
While continuing to respond to higher production of hydraulic equipment, the company made concrete progress in developing Successor, enhancing the functionality of duAro, and conducting research and development on medical and humanoid robots. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated orders received totaled ¥157.3 billion, an increase of ¥12.6 billion from the same period of the previous year, as higher orders for hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market offset lower orders for various robots. Consolidated net sales totaled ¥154.2 billion, up ¥17.9 billion year on year, as higher sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market offset lower sales of various robots. Operating profit was ¥14.9 billion, roughly unchanged year on year, despite higher sales, due mainly to increased selling, general and administrative expenses.」
Orders received and sales increased due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for construction machinery, despite a decline in robots. Operating profit was roughly unchanged year on year due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated orders received totaled ¥104.8 billion, an increase of ¥12.3 billion from the same period of the previous year, due to increased orders for hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. Consolidated net sales totaled ¥102.1 billion, up ¥15.2 billion year on year, due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. Operating profit was ¥9.6 billion, up ¥500 million year on year, due to higher revenue.」
Orders received, sales and operating profit all increased year on year due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated orders received totaled ¥50.9 billion, an increase of ¥8.0 billion from the same period of the previous year, due to increased orders for hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. Consolidated net sales totaled ¥47.9 billion, up ¥6.1 billion year on year, due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and the sustained high level of sales of various robots.」
Orders received and sales increased by ¥8.0 billion and ¥6.1 billion, respectively, year on year, due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for construction machinery and various robots. Operating profit was ¥4.5 billion, roughly unchanged year on year, due mainly to higher costs associated with increasing production. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated orders received totaled ¥144.7 billion, an increase of ¥29.0 billion from the same period of the previous year, due to increased hydraulic equipment orders from the construction machinery market. Consolidated net sales totaled ¥136.3 billion, up ¥32.7 billion year on year, due mainly to increased sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. Operating profit was ¥14.7 billion, up ¥7.9 billion year on year, due to higher revenue.」
Orders received, sales and operating profit all increased due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated orders received totaled ¥92.4 billion, an increase of ¥21.0 billion from the same period of the previous year, due to increased hydraulic equipment orders from the construction machinery market. Consolidated net sales totaled ¥86.9 billion, up ¥21.2 billion year on year, due mainly to increased sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. Operating profit was ¥9.0 billion, up ¥5.1 billion year on year, due to higher revenue.」
Orders received, sales and operating profit all increased due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated orders received totaled ¥42.8 billion, an increase of ¥9.7 billion from the same period of the previous year, due to increased hydraulic equipment orders from the construction machinery market. Consolidated net sales totaled ¥41.8 billion, up ¥8.8 billion year on year, due mainly to increased sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. Operating profit was ¥4.5 billion, up ¥2.4 billion year on year, due to higher revenue.」
Orders received, sales and operating profit increased due to higher sales of hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various robots. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated orders received totaled ¥115.7 billion, an increase of ¥20.7 billion from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to increased hydraulic equipment orders from the construction machinery market and higher orders for various industrial robots. Consolidated net sales totaled ¥103.5 billion, up ¥9.5 billion year on year, due mainly to increased hydraulic equipment sales to the construction machinery market and higher sales of various industrial robots.」
Orders received and sales increased for hydraulic equipment for the construction machinery market and various industrial robots. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Maintain and expand the high market share of hydraulic equipment in the excavator sector while increasing sales to the construction machinery and agricultural machinery sectors other than excavators; strengthen systems proposal capabilities in robotics and establish and expand overseas production capabilities; and continue initiatives in new fields for the future, including medical robots.」
Pursue expanded sales of the existing hydraulic equipment business in parallel with expansion into industrial and medical robots.