AI robots and humanoid robots take center stage at Tokyo's International Robot Exhibition

AI Robots Draw Crowds at Tokyo's Largest Robot Exhibition

AI robots and humanoid robots are capturing attention at the 2025 International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo, where a record 673 companies and organizations have assembled to demonstrate future tech advancements in robotics 2

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. The biennial trade show, which kicked off Wednesday at Tokyo Big Sight, is expected to attract more than 150,000 visitors through Saturday, with admission set at ¥1,000 2

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Humanoid Robots Demonstrate Disaster Response Tasks

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is showcasing the newest model of its humanoid robot Kaleido, equipped with technologies for autonomous movement and remote control for tasks 2

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. During a demonstration, the robot performed critical disaster response operations including fire extinguishing and rescue missions, removing a fallen shelf weighing 30 kilograms and rescuing a dummy cat 2

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. "We focus on a human-sized design so that our robots can use fireproof clothing and devices," a company official explained 2

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. The display gave visitors a glimpse of how AI-powered robot technology could handle risky work at disaster-hit sites 1

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through Advanced Robotics

With China and the United States pushing rapid advances in humanoid robots and robotic arms, expectations are rising that these machines could ease labor shortages across multiple sectors 1

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. GMO Internet Group is demonstrating a humanoid robot capable of diverse movements, from dancing while jumping to serving customers at a cafe 2

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. Meanwhile, Yaskawa Electric, partnering with SoftBank, is exhibiting a near-future office where robots work alongside humans, featuring a physical AI robot that immediately grasps situations based on camera photos and moves to clean and organize items 2

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Virtual Reality Integration and Remote Maintenance Solutions

Man-Machine Synergy Effectors has unveiled a robot integrated with an aerial work platform, enabling humans wearing virtual reality goggles to control its viewpoint and arms for remote maintenance tasks such as maintaining railway facilities and timber felling 2

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. This integration of artificial intelligence with VR technology demonstrates how robots could transform hazardous work environments. The robot exhibition highlights Japan's commitment to developing solutions that can take on risky tasks while maintaining human oversight and control, positioning the country as a key player in the global robotics race alongside competitors in Tokyo and beyond 1

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