Yamaha Motor to Propose Next-Generation Transport Solutions at iREX2025 - Combining Two Kinds of "Transportation" to Create Efficient Smart Factories -

Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan, November 6, 2025 -- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will attend the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX2025), one of the world's largest robot trade shows (organizers: Japan Robot Association and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd.), set to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from December 3 (Wed.) to December 6 (Sat.). The Yamaha Motor booth will be located in East Hall 7 and will exhibit products and services under the theme of "μ to km - Robotics Transportation."

Yamaha Motor is focusing on transportation as one key perspective for creating smart factories. Building on its exhibition concept from 2023, the Company will introduce a unique combination of transportation solutions that span micron-level positioning accuracy to inter-factory transport across kilometers.

At the venue, Yamaha Motor will present demonstrations of its newly developed Linear Conveyor Module and 7-axis Yamaha Motor Cobot, along with solution proposals that combine compact automated guided vehicles (AGVs) with autonomous transport vehicles designed for both indoor and outdoor use which utilize the Company's golf car technology.

(Pic:2025 International Robot Exhibition Yamaha Motor Booth (CG image))

Robotics and intelligent technology are fields that Yamaha Motor has positioned as the foundations for achieving its Long-Term Vision of ART for Human Possibilities: Let's strive for greater happiness. The Company aims to offer solutions that enable people to work smarter by automating transportation and other routine tasks.

Main Exhibits

Linear Conveyor Module

Linear Conveyor Module LCMR200 demo (CG image)

On display will be the Linear Conveyor Module, a high-speed transport system that uses linear motors to deliver high throughput across various stages of the production process. Its modular structure enables highly flexible production line layouts and helps to enhance equipment space utilization.

This year's exhibit will feature the newly developed oval-type linear transport system, a high-payload model for applications where work pieces exceed the standard load capacity, a live demonstration when paired with a surface mounter, and a demo showcasing slider return functionality using the Free Module, which contributes to reducing overall equipment costs.


Single-Axis Robots


Various single-axis robots

A wide variety of single-axis robots used in diverse applications, from assembly to inspection, will be on display, including Yamaha Motor's latest models. The lineup includes seven low-profile models that facilitate equipment downsizing, three high-precision models, and two types of long-stroke models capable of up to 4,000 mm of travel (belt-driven and ball-screw-driven). All models will be shown in motion with live demos.


SCARA Robots


YK1200XG large SCARA robot demo (CG image)

The Company's extensive lineup of high-speed, high-rigidity, and high-precision SCARA robots (horizontal articulated robots) will be introduced alongside real-world case studies of how they are used and the improvements they have brought at Yamaha Motor. The exhibit will feature an impressive demo setup of the YK1200XG, which is capable of transporting payloads up to 50 kg at low cost, a demo combining a general-purpose feeder with 2D picking and a speed-monitoring unit, and an introduction to Yamaha Motor's latest AI-powered technologies currently in development.


Collaborative Robot


7-axis collaborative robot

Yamaha Motor will introduce its newly developed 7-axis collaborative robot designed to deliver smooth and fluid movement: the Yamaha Motor Cobot. It excels in working in tight spaces where traditional 6-axis robots struggle and can approach target objects by navigating around obstacles. It is also suitable for mounting on automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). At the venue, Yamaha Motor will showcase several standalone application demos, along with a picking demonstration that combines a 3D camera with AI-based object recognition.


Factory Transport


Dual-mode AGV for riding and autonomous operation

FG-01

This section of the booth will feature examples of combined systems, namely, an automated transport vehicle (FG-01) with an AGV, and a cobot integrated with an AGV.

Yamaha Motor will also have the FG-01 on display, a self-driving vehicle for transport duties capable of operating in outdoor environments, e.g., traversing wet terrain, slopes, and uneven surfaces. Leveraging nearly 50 years of expertise with Yamaha Motor golf cars, the FG-01 features excellent traversing performance and high technical reliability. eve autonomy, a joint venture established by Yamaha Motor and TIER IV, offers the eve auto automated transport service with the FG-01 using TIER IV's self-driving technology. Achieving automated driving on factory premises contributes to solving issues such as labor shortages and ensuring safety.

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