Yaskawa Electric AI-Driven Industrial Robot Development

This case study outlines the development of Yaskawa Electric's new product, MOTOMAN NEXT, which is an advanced industrial robot that incorporates AI capabilities for enhanced autonomy. The document details how Yaskawa Electric, a manufacturer of servo motors, AC drives, and industrial robots, partnered with Wind River to utilize the NVIDIA Jetson platform. This platform provides essential features such as scalable software, a modern AI stack, and application-specific AI workflows necessary for building autonomous machines. The integration of Wind River Linux with NVIDIA Jetson enables the MOTOMAN NEXT to perform complex tasks in unstructured environments, thus advancing automation in areas that were previously difficult to automate due to the need for human-like perception and judgment. The case study emphasizes the technological advancements achieved through this collaboration, showcasing the capabilities of the MOTOMAN NEXT in driving automation forward.