Epson's unique robotics technology

Epson has a unique advantage in robotics skills. The first is a mature robot product. Epson's SCARA robot sales have achieved global market share for eight consecutive years***. In addition, there are high-performance robots that integrate AI skills, greatly simplifying the work process in the production industry.

The second is the drawing processing skills, which come from Epson's own production experience. In the past, an oscillating bar feeder was used in the parts feeding system, but the disadvantage was that it had to be used separately depending on the type of part. Now Epson is equipped with DSL identification equipment, which is equipped with a camera to identify the type of parts and classify them; In addition, it is equipped with a pressure sensor that can "induce measurement". In fact, the camera is like an eye, the sensor is like a hand, and these two sensing devices are like matching eyes and hands to the robot, like a human to complete the purposeful operation. In addition, Epson is developing AI skills to enable robots to learn autonomously so that they can use their "eyes" and "hands" more accurately.

Again, the Internet of Things (IoT) aspect. In general, there are multiple robots working together in a factory, and the Epson solution can supervise and confirm the operation status of these robots, and then use machine learning to quickly grasp the operation of the factory. In addition, in the experience of building production lines, Epson uses its own robot equipment to produce and process other products and parts, and has accumulated rich practical experience and is more reliable.

Epson's unique robotics technology

Regarding the Epson robot innovation reporter, Mr. Yoshishi Yoshida replied as follows.

Q: Regarding AI skills, what are the main applications of Epson's AI skills? Did Epson develop the AI algorithms that included them?

Answer: At present, we use AI in the local area of image processing, and we use AI in the other part including the pressure sensor, and we use AI in the local area to set parameters, and then we also use AI in the part that predicts failures. In terms of computing, some of them are provided by partners, and some of them are developed in-house, and the data they need is selected and combined according to their needs. Therefore, according to the demand, we will also cooperate with grass-roots enterprises.

Question: In which professions are there Epson robots?

Answer: There are applications in the category of electronic components and automobiles, as well as in the assembly of parts. In the profession just mentioned, robots are mainly used in the handling and assembly of goods on the production line. Before Chinese enterprises introduce robots, they will also be tested. For example, if a worker in a factory needs to complete an action in one second, and the robot actually needs 1.2 seconds, we can help them adjust according to their needs. In terms of assembly, we first tested it in Epson's factory in Shenzhen, and then verified that it could indeed be assembled before delivering it to users.

Q: What Chinese enterprises does Epson Robot serve?

Answer: In the mobile phone industry, our robots are used when assembling parts. It is not convenient for us to disclose the detailed names of our customers, but the occupations include smartphones, televisions, electronic components occupations and automotive occupations.

Question: Epson entered the field of robotics based on which *** material skills and related skills in Japan can achieve the development of today's Epson robots?

Answer: Originally, the production in Japan was biased towards relatively small, high-performance products. When Epson was making watches, we made very small parts of the watch, and at this time we developed material skills. It can be said that we first have an ambition, want to produce a certain product, and develop it for this desire.

Question: Which Epson robots are now welcomed by the Chinese market?

Answer: The two series of RS and LS are popular. Why? The RS is ceiling-mounted and hoisted to make the most of the space below. As mentioned earlier, LS is specially planned for the Chinese market, with low cost and high speed, and has such characteristics, which is specially planned for the Chinese market, so it is a very popular robot in the Chinese market.

Q: Which Chinese factories are popular with details?

Answer: There are factories for smartphones, lithium batteries, solar cells, and components used in electronic products.

Epson's unique robotics technology

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