Topic：
International Robot Exhibition 2017 : The Robot Revolution Has Begun –Toward Heartwarming Society
Time：
November 29th to December 2nd ,2017
Location：
Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
Description：
Japan Robot Association and THE NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN, LTD are holding the International Robot Exhibition 2017(iREX 2017)’ from 29th Nov. (Wed) 2017 to 2nd Dec. (Sat)under the theme of ‘The Robot Revolution Has begun―Toward Heartwarming Society’. It marks its 22nd exhibition this year as the world biggest robot exhibition held once every two years.
International Robot Exhibition 2017(iREX2017), held in the largest scale ever, will expect 612 companies/ organizations and 2,775 booths as exhibitors. This figure is highly overwhelming the number of 446 companies/organizations and 1,882 booths in the previous exhibition in 2015. Robot-related element technologies, the latest nursing care robots, disaster reaction robots and life support robots along with the large-scale exhibitions by industrial robot manufacturers, are all brought together in Tokyo Big Sight.
In addition, various hands-on projects are to be held on Dec. 2nd (Sat) in the east hall 8, aiming to offer visitors a chance to experience the latest robotics technologies.
Features:
One of the World’s Largest Robot Trade Shows
The International Robot Exhibition first held in 1974, has since been held once every two years and will mark its 22nd exhibition this year. In the last exhibition held in 2015, the number of exhibitors was 446 companies and organizations, and the number of booths reached 1,882 which is the largest number ever. This included 57 companies and organizations from 13 countries as exhibitors from overseas. The total number of visitors exceeded 120,000 people, and the exhibition is capturing attention as one of the world’s largest robot trade shows attracting around 7,000 people from 55 overseas countries.
Gathering the Latest Robot Technology and Products from Around the Globe
The exhibition will bring together the latest technology and related products of robot manufacturers and robot-related companies in “land of the robotics” Japan and from countries around the world, to promote business talks and opportunities to exchange technology among visitors from in and out of Japan. The exhibition will transmit information globally on the next-generation robot technology supporting advanced intelligence and information.
An Array of Programs Tailored to Needs
In addition to various forums and international symposiums by specialists in the robot-related industry, exhibitors will hold workshops to introduce their latest products and technology every day throughout the term. The exhibition attracts visitors from diverse industries, starting with the robot-related industry, as well as the manufacturing industry such as automobile and electric and electronics, besides the nursing care/medical care, infrastructure/construction, agriculture, forestry and fishery/food, and education industries.
Organizers:
Japan Robot Association(JARA)
The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, LTD
Contact：
http://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/irex/english/
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