Yamaha Motor Confirms Participation in iREX2025, One of the World’s Largest Robotics Exhibitions
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX2025), one of the world’s largest and most influential robotics events. The exhibition to be held in Tokyo, Japan will serve as a premier platform for the global robotics industry to showcase new technologies, research innovations and industrial automation trends.
This year’s theme for iREX2025 focuses on the future of intelligent robotics and the role of automation in transforming industries. Yamaha Motor, known for its leadership in precision robotics, mechatronics and mobility solutions, plans to introduce its next generation of industrial robots and automation systems designed for increased productivity and operational efficiency.
About iREX2025: A Global Robotics Hub
The International Robot Exhibition (iREX) is a biennial event organized by the Japan Robot Association (JARA) and The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. Recognized globally as one of the largest gatherings in the robotics industry, it attracts participants from leading companies, research institutes and technology enthusiasts from around the world.
The exhibition features a diverse range of robotics applications from industrial manufacturing and logistics to health care, agriculture and service robots. It also serves as a knowledge-sharing hub where engineers, investors and policy makers discuss the emerging future of automation.
iREX2025 is expected to attract thousands of visitors, including engineers, researchers and business executives from across Asia, Europe and North America. With the event’s growing importance in setting global automation trends, Yamaha’s participation underscores its commitment to expanding its robotics capabilities and market influence.
Yamaha Motor’s Robotics Vision
Yamaha Motor has been steadily strengthening its robotics and industrial automation business, leveraging its decades of expertise in mechanical engineering and motion control. The company’s robotic division develops high-performance SCARA robots, Cartesian robots, and linear conveyor modules that are widely used in electronics, automotive, medical device, and consumer goods manufacturing.
At iREX2025, Yamaha is expected to showcase cutting-edge advancements in collaborative robots (cobots), intelligent automation systems, and AI-integrated robotics platforms. These technologies are designed to enable safer human-robot interaction, improved precision, and real-time adaptability in manufacturing environments.
A senior Yamaha executive commented that the company’s participation in iREX2025 reflects its goal of driving industrial transformation through smart robotics. “We aim to create innovative solutions that empower manufacturers to achieve efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability in production,” the executive said.
Highlights Expected at the Yamaha Booth
Yamaha Motor’s booth at iREX2025 is expected to feature several new technologies and demonstrations, including:
- Next-Gen SCARA Robots: Enhanced models capable of faster cycle times, greater payload capacity, and smoother motion control.
- Collaborative Robots: User-friendly robots that can safely operate alongside humans without the need for extensive safety enclosures.
- AI-Based Motion Systems: Robots equipped with AI algorithms for predictive maintenance, error correction, and adaptive performance.
- Smart Factory Integration: Solutions showcasing how Yamaha’s robots can seamlessly connect with IoT and digital twin platforms for intelligent manufacturing.
- Green Manufacturing Concepts: Energy-efficient robotics designed to reduce environmental impact and support sustainable production.
The company is also expected to introduce new software tools that simplify robot programming, reduce setup time, and enhance system flexibility, making automation accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Growing Role of Robotics in Global Industries
As industries around the world face challenges such as labor shortage, rising production costs and demand for precision manufacturing, robotics has emerged as a key enabler of flexibility and innovation. Events like iREX2025 highlight how companies are rethinking manufacturing with smart, adaptive automation systems.
According to market reports, the global industrial robotics market is projected to cross US$45 billion by 2027, with strong growth in sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and food processing. Yamaha’s participation is in line with this growth trend as it seeks to expand its presence in both the industrial and service robotics sectors.
Japan’s leadership in robotics
Japan has long been recognized as a leader in robotics and automation technologies. Led by companies like Yamaha, Fanuc, Yaskawa and Kawasaki Robotics, the country dominates the industrial robotics landscape.
iREX2025 will not only showcase Japan’s innovations but also highlight international collaborations, as robotics companies from Europe, the United States, South Korea and China will participate with their latest products and research insights.
For Yamaha, the event serves as an opportunity to strengthen its brand image as a technology-driven mobility and automation company, expanding beyond motorcycle and marine products to high-tech industrial solutions.
Outlook and Future Goals
Yamaha Motor aims to strengthen its robotics business as part of its long-term growth strategy, targeting sustainable development through advanced technology. The company plans to increase its investments in artificial intelligence, edge computing, and human-machine interface (HMI) technologies to make robotics more adaptive and accessible.
As automation continues to reshape global industries, Yamaha’s innovations are expected to play a critical role in improving productivity, safety, and environmental sustainability.
By showcasing its latest developments at iREX2025, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. reaffirms its position as one of the leaders in robotics innovation — combining precision engineering, intelligent systems, and a vision for a smarter, more connected industrial future.
