In the world of robotics, Japan has long been considered the undisputed leader, producing the most advanced humanoid and industrial robots. However, China is quickly catching up, investing billions of dollars in the development of state-of-the-art technologies to challenge Japan’s dominance.
In a recent video, we were introduced to some of the best humanoid robots from both countries. Japanese companies like Kawasaki Heavy Industries showcased their revolutionary robot Kido, designed to assist in dangerous tasks and care for the sick and elderly. On the other hand, Chinese companies like Kepler Exploration Robotics demonstrated their Kepler Forerunner robot, equipped with advanced sensors and capabilities for complex tasks.
The competition between China and Japan in the field of robotics is driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology. Both countries are vying to become the world leader in humanoid and industrial robot production, setting the stage for an exciting future of advancements in robotics. This friendly rivalry will undoubtedly benefit society as a whole, as we continue to witness the incredible potential of robotics in various industries.
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Japan is an Undisputed leader in the field of Robotics this country is the world’s number one producer of industrial robots accounting for 46% of global shipments in recent years robot suppliers in this country have significantly increased their production capacity their export share grew to 78% in 2023 however Japan’s leadership in
The near future faces another player who has been breathing down the necks of the Japanese for several years now China a country that invests billions of dollars in the development of state-of-the-art humanoid and Industrial robots by 2027 China intends to become the world leader in the production of humanoid robots
Today we will tell you about the best Chinese and Japanese humanoid robots and together we will try to assess China’s chances of overtaking Japan and taking the prestigious position of leader in the production of humanoid and Industrial robots let’s start our video with the Japanese revolutionary human oid robot
Kido from Kawasaki company Kawasaki heavy Industries is one of the few companies that is seriously involved in the development of multifunctional humanoid robots the robot Kido first appeared in public back in 2017 at the international robot exhibition since then the robot has been significantly improved according to the company’s
Vision in the future the robot will assist humans in performing dangerous tasks as well as caring for the sick and elderly Kido is quite strong and agile it can reach the sight of an accident clear debris and retreat a person from underneath it whom it can recognize even
In a pile of rubble the robot is 179 cm tall and weighs 83 kg or 183 lb this should give it a range of motion like that of an adult man but it limits its actions in small and narrow spaces developers assure that the robot is extremely durable and is not afraid of
Falls it walks and moves like a human meaning it is stable not only on semi bent but also on straight legs the maximum walking speed is 4 km/ Hour the robot is stronger than a human and can lift weights up to 60 kg or 132 lb additionally Kido can predict unstable
Positions for itself and adapt to them to maintain stability in real-time mode the company can also boast another Advanced robot called friends which developers describe as a companion to Kido the robot is 168 cm tall and weighs 54 kg or 119 lb it can lift weights up
To 10 kg and walk at a speed of 3 kmph or 5 mph it operates on batteries the robot is designed for entertainment care and support for people in hospitals and nursing homes developers have not indicated whether it can currently communicate with humans in natural language but in the future this function
Will certainly be added to friends Japanese people treat robots as friends and helpers in everyday life perhaps in the future friends will also be available for home use the humanoid robot Kepler Forerunner from the Chinese company Kepler exploration robotics could pose strong competition to Advanced Japanese IES
Robots the model stands at 178 cm tall and weighs 85 kg it has 12° of freedom in its arms and a total of 40 degrees of freedom throughout its body the Forerunner robot features a synthetic voice module and stereo speakers for communication additionally it has an impressive array of sensors located in
Its head including an accelerometer four microphones a binocular camera and an orientation and course determination system this design enables it to perform complex tasks such as navigating through difficult terrains circumventing obstacles and lifting heavy loads the robot software also allows the models to recognize objects interact with the
Environment in real time and exhibit high levels of visual motor coordination the robot is intended for Industries such as manufacturing Logistics education and more its capabilities were showcased in a global debut video that sparked discussions within the robotics Community jeny itai a robotic startup from kusatsu Shiga Prefecture recently
Unveiled a rather unusual but highly intriguing type of heavy machinery exemplifying the integration of human and machine the metal humanoid robot with a head torso and two arms protrudes upward from a cabin resembling that of an excavator designed for technical maintenance tasks in various Fields such as Railway track repairs or road sign
Replacement and repair the robot can replace a team of workers and thus reduce the risk of serious accidents in the workplace it can lift and move heavy loads such as steel pipes plates or wires and perform its tasks at as effectively as a human because it is
Operated by a person the operator wears special glasses connected to the robot’s eyes allowing precise control of the robots arm movements using technology developed by the company this is one of the strongest arguments in favor of human operated robots as the founder of Jinky claims that creating technology
Capable of sensing the required Force for various types of interactions and controlling it using electricity is extremely challenging at the moment one of the most interesting in Chinese developments is the gr1 humanoid robot from forier intelligence capable of holding a payload of 50 kg just 5 kilg less than its own weight developed
Using Advanced patented Technologies the gr1 is among the few Chinese humanoid robots that can be commercialized on a large scale according to a press release from the Shanghai based company the gr1 has enormous potential in a wide range of applications including industrial manufacturing Rehabilitation assistance scientific research and domestic
Services the machine will assist hospital patients and nursing home residents it stands out for its high payload capacity and speed the gr1 stands at 165 cm tall and weighs 55 kg with a maximum walking speed of 5 kmph electric drives providing 40° of Freedom are used for the machine’s movement
Thanks to its bionic structure and human-like motion control the gr1 can walk on two legs navigate obstacles stably Ascend and descend slopes and withstand Shocks service robots are Technologies designed to work with humans in various societal spheres every year these devices become more common and advanced endowed with greater autonomy one of the most advanced Japanese service robots is pepper pepper is the first robot capable of recognizing human emotions pepper can perform informational activities in the
Service sector providing various consultations to clients additionally it is actively used for entertainment purposes at corporate events exhibitions and other Gatherings interacting with people pepper learns and natural environment studying and memorizing their behavior retaining acquired knowledge in the cloud if a person is crying pepper tries to comfort them and
If they’re bored it tries to cheer them up the robot weighs 28 kg with a battery life of 12 hours it moves at a speed of 3 kmph recognition of people and objects is possible thanks to HD cameras and an array of sensors it has a large display
On its chest for input and output of necessary information communication occurs in Japanese and English and this robot is the Chinese counterpart of pepper Chinese developer of humanoid service robots and facial recognition systems Cloud mines Technologies introduced the cloud Ginger xr1 robot at the WRC 2022 exhibition which entertained exhibition visitors
With dances the robot can move smoothly thanks to 34 smart flexible joints in the neck shoulders elbows wrists arms waist and knees equipped with several 2D and 3D cameras lar ultrasonic sensors microphones a three- wheed chassis and Universal Wheels Cloud Ginger can also sing move autonomously and avoid obstacles the graceful humanoid robot
Standing at 158 cm tall and weighing 65 kg or 143 lb has a rather attractive appearance which earned at the Chinese red star design award in 2020 its areas of application are extensive ranging from education and Elderly Care to service in hotels hospitals business centers participation in advertising and promotion and entertainment shows
The Chinese company Xian robot can boast of its humanoid robot raise A1 the robot stands 175 cm tall weighs 53 kg and has a maximum walking speed of 7 kmph it has 49° of Freedom throughout its body with a payload capacity of 80 kg the robot is
Also equipped with water cooling raay A1 not only resembles a human in form but also demonstrates industry-leading capabilities in bipedal walking intellectual task TKS human computer interaction and other areas each arm of the robot weighs 5 kg Additionally the robot’s arm has 12 active degrees of freedom and five passive degrees of
Freedom it is equipped with a fingertip camera that can distinguish the color shape and material of the working object and then simulate pressure judging by the demonstration video the robot can screw screws on a car assembly line manipulate needles in a biochemical laboratory pour water from a bottle into
A cup and it is also modular with legs that can be replaced with wheels write in the comments which of the robots shown in this video impressed you the most don’t forget to like this video And subscribe to the caros show channel also check out our previous videos see you next Time
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