Japan’s Robot Strategy

Japan Robot Association

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SWOT Matrix of Japan’s Robot Industry

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High competitiveness

Sense of intimacy to the robot

Vulnerability ofVenture business

Shortage of system integrators

Strong expectation to the robot

New Robot strategyby government

Tough global competition

Ethics issues

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The Process of Japan’s Robot Strategy

May 6th, 2014

Keynote Speech by Prime Minister Abe 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (http://japan.kantei.go.jp/96_abe/statement/201405/oecd.html)

September 11th, 2014 ～

The robot revolution realization conference

January 23rd, 2015

Japan’s Robot Strategy　　　　　　　　　　　　（ http://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2015/0123_01.html ）

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OECD Ministerial Council Meeting - Keynote Speech by Prime Minister Abe May 6th 2014

The low level of productivity within the service sector is an issue faced in common the world over. The further improvements to and spread of robotics technology will surely be a significant trump card, solving such challenges at a single stroke.

At manufacturing plants as well, robots hold the promise of dramatically increasing the productivity of the production line.

We will create a “new Industrial Revolution” through the use of robots. I will swiftly formulate a master plan for this and incorporate it into my growth strategy.

In Japan, we have already begun to utilize robots in a variety of fields including nursing care. I intend for Japan to be a pioneer at the global level, becoming a showcase for the use of robots.

1. Dramatic changes in robot (“autonomy”, “being information terminal”, “networking”)Even car, consumer electronics, mobile phone and house become robots

2.Utilizing robot in various fields from manufacturing to daily life

3.Through the resolution of social issues and strengthening of international competitiveness, realizing a society in which the robot creates new value.

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Japan’s Robot StrategyWhat is Robot Revolution?

1.Becoming the robot innovation hub of the world,

2. the world’s leading robot utilization society, (SME, nursing/medical care, infrastructure, etc. )

3. Leading the world with robotics in IoT era (Robot with IT utilizing big-data, network and

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Japan’s Robot StrategyThree Pillars realizing the revolution

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Japan’s Robot StrategyAction plan - Cross-cutting issue

(1)The foundation of “Robot Revolution Initiative”

(2)Technology development towards next generation

(3)Standardization and Field-Testing

(4)Implementation of Robot Related Regulation Reform

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Japan’s Robot StrategyAction plan - Sectoral issue

(1)Manufacturing

(2)Service

(3)Nursing

(4)Medical fields

(5)Infrastructure, Disaster, Construction

(6)Agriculture, Food Industry

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