Transportation and Collaborative Robot Utilization In-Factory Tokyo

The Transportation and Collaborative Robot Utilization In-Factory is a highly specialised trade exhibition dedicated to intelligent intralogistics, collaborative robotics, and advanced automation solutions for manufacturing and logistics environments. As a key component of TECHNO-FRONTIER, it takes place annually during the summer, showcasing the latest technologies that help companies make their production and material handling processes more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective.

The event is held at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan’s largest exhibition and convention centre, located in Tokyo. It is organised by the Japan Management Association (JMA), a long-established institution that has spent decades promoting modern management practices, technological innovation, and the development of Japanese industry through professional education and training initiatives. Drawing on its extensive expertise, the JMA provides a platform where industry leaders, researchers, and technology providers come together to discuss current challenges and future developments in manufacturing.

The exhibition focuses on collaborative robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), material handling systems, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicle control technologies, safety solutions for human-robot workspaces, and intelligent assistance systems. Particular emphasis is placed on innovative concepts that enable flexible manufacturing and improve collaboration between employees and automated systems. The technologies on display play an important role in enhancing productivity, safety, and operational efficiency across modern factories.

Exhibitors represent a broad range of sectors, including mechanical engineering, robotics, automation technology, intralogistics, software development, artificial intelligence, sensor technology, and safety and control systems. Research institutions and educational organisations are also well represented. Featured products and solutions include collaborative robots, end-of-arm tooling and gripper systems, autonomous transport robots, intelligent control platforms, simulation and planning software, safety solutions for automated production environments, and AI-powered applications for industrial operations.

The exhibition is of particular importance to Japan, one of the world’s leading nations in robotics, automation, and high-tech manufacturing. As the country’s economic and technological hub, Tokyo provides an ideal setting for the exchange of ideas on emerging technologies and innovative production concepts. As a result, the event attracts trade visitors from across Asia as well as from major industrial regions around the world.

Highlights of the exhibition include live demonstrations of cutting-edge robotics and automation solutions, expert presentations by leading industry specialists, technical sessions delivered by major companies, and interactive workshops and seminars covering the latest developments in artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing. A key benefit for visitors is the opportunity to see innovative systems operating in real-world scenarios and to explore practical applications for manufacturing and logistics processes.

Key visitor groups include production managers, plant and operations managers, engineers, automation and robotics specialists, logistics professionals, procurement decision-makers, system integrators, software developers, and representatives from research institutes and universities. Attendees primarily come from industries such as mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing, electronics production, logistics, plant engineering, robotics, and industrial software development.

As Japan’s largest exhibition venue, Tokyo Big Sight offers world-class infrastructure for international trade events. The modern exhibition complex is located in the Ariake district on Tokyo Bay and is easily accessible via the Yurikamome and Rinkai railway lines. Thanks to its proximity to Haneda and Narita international airports, together with excellent transport links across the Tokyo metropolitan area, the venue ranks among Asia’s leading exhibition destinations and provides an ideal setting for successful international business and technology exchange.

The Transportation and Collaborative Robot Utilization In-Factory will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 15. July to Friday, 17. July 2026 in Tokyo.