AUTOMATE 2026, s-2201
ROBOTIC PRECISION, HUMAN AMBITION
The Kawasaki Robotics booth at Automate 2026 is at the forefront of intelligent industrial automation.
WHERE IT ALL COMES TOGETHER
Explore how robotics, AI, real-time control, and human expertise come together to solve complex production challenges. Quickly move beyond exploration and into solution-building with Kawasaki Robotics. At Automate Booth S-2201, expect:
- AI-application ready robotics
- Flexible solutions
- Interactive demos
- Expert collaboration
DEMOS AT AUTOMATE 2026
YOUR VISION, IN MOTION
We work alongside you to turn your dream into high-productivity reality.
8 degrees of freedom for physical AI
- 8 DoF architecture for superior dexterity & reach
- Lightweight design & high-speed motion up to 200°/s
- Operates efficiently in dynamic and confined environments
- Flatter Approach Angles; optimized motion for handling tasks.
- Designed for AI-driven robotics applications
- Breakthrough flexibility
Patented Weld Inspection with a RS013N robot
- Up to 10x faster inspection cycle times
- Precise defect localization and traceability
- Reduced robot teaching and setup requirements
- Accurate image inspection of complex curves and geometries
- Real-time synchronization between robot motion and image acquisition
- System integration provided by FIVES DyAG
Multi-Station Arc Welding Cell
- 13 kg / 2093 mm
- High precision, high performance
- Designed for small- to mid-sized manufacturing environments
- Compatible with Miller, SKS, Lincoln, Fronius, ESAB and more.
- Features a NEW Rollon RTUg, K positioner and Strong Hands table
COBOT Welding Simplified
- Easy Teach Programming (no experience required)
- Built-in safety (collision detection & speed limits)
- Continuous production capability
- Customize your cart to your shop specs
- Power-source agnostic
- Starting at $75,000
Precision automation for flawless finishing
- Flexible and high-quality surface finishing
- Handles varied shapes and delicate materials
- Force-sensitive sanding technology and intuitive programming
- Uniform finishes with reduced manual effort
- Automatically alters robot’s path based on real-time surface feedback
- Quick-change media systems via automated changing stations
AI-Driven Adaptive Dispensing with 7-axis robot
- Optimized for mirrored operations
- 7-axis design with extended reach for a wider sealing range
- Hollow-arm structure simplifies installation and maintenance while reducing wear
- 3D laser-based adaptive process control with real-time bead correction
- Closed-loop dispensing with AI and machine learning integration
- Real-time adhesive inspection and adjustment at up to 400 Hz
Designed for ultra-heavy material handling
- 360 kg / 3234 mm
- Engineered for heavy payloads
- Faster and more efficient
- Impressive strength, reach and integration flexibility
- Mounted on a Rollon RTU linear axis
- See the static display at Automate
EXCLUSIVE: DETERMINE YOUR ROI.
KAWASAKI IN MOTION
WATCH ON YOUTUBE
STILL NOT CONVINCED?
TRAINING, SERVICE AND SUPPORT
DISCOVER THE KAWASAKI DIFFERENCE
Well-trained employees are a boon to productivity, revenue and morale, and at Kawasaki Robotics, we believe in equipping customers not just with the technology they need, but the know-how to excel with it.
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IT’S DIFFERENT AT KAWASAKI
THE ROBOTS
Thoughtfully designed, built to last and always tech-agnostic.
THE IMPACT
A superior model that harnesses collaboration and partnership.
THE PEOPLE
A down-to-earth team with sky-high knowledge to share.
THE TECH
Frequent innovation that pushes what industrial robotics can do.
Case Study
MATERIAL HANDLING
To address Fabbrica Unique’s complex needs, Edge Automation proposed the CabSort™ MAX system—a modular, intelligent material-handling robotic cell featuring a Kawasaki ZX130L flexible, heavy-duty robot.
Up to 80% faster than manual sorting
2,800 panels in 48” deep slots ranging in size from 3” x 8” up to 96” x 48”
FAQs
HOW TO FIND US
We’ll be at booth #2201 in McCormick Place, June 22-25, 2026.
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ROBOTICS INTEGRATORS:
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We have a brilliant roster of robotic integrators,
and you might be next.
HEAR FROM THE CUSTOMERS
“At Edge Automation, we work with all major robot OEMs, but when it comes to the truly challenging projects, the ones that demand deep customization and real project collaboration, Kawasaki Robotics stands out. They don’t just provide robots; they provide solutions. It’s like having a natural conversation: here’s the problem, how can we solve it together? No red tape, no delays, just a flexible, responsive partner who gives our projects the attention they deserve and feels like an extension of their team. That kind of support makes all the difference.”
– Gerard Regier
President Edge Automation
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