1969 Timelines: 1951-2000

Develops Kawasaki-Unimate 2000, the first Japan-made industrial robot

Kawasaki regarded the development and production of labor-saving machines and systems as an important mission, and became Japan’s pioneer in the industrial robot field. In 1968, the Company (Kawasaki Aircraft) entered into a technical agreement with Unimation Inc., a U.S. company specializing in industrial robots, and began development work. In 1969, the Company succeeded in developing the Kawasaki-Unimate 2000, the first industrial robot ever produced in Japan.