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Hitachi is a robotics company founded 1910, based in Japan, developing 1 robot primarily in the Hospitality category.
Industrial robotics and service robots for public spaces and operations
Hitachi, Ltd. develops service robots such as EMIEW3 for guidance and assistance in stores and public facilities, and has also demonstrated robotics IT platforms that connect robots to IoT systems. The company operates globally across Japan and other major markets, with robotics positioned as part of broader industrial and digital infrastructure offerings.
Company facts
- HQ
- Chiyoda, Japan
- Founded
- 1910 · 116 yrs
- Website
- www.hitachi.com
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Milestones
Hitachi showcased EMIEW3 robot technology at the Halcyon Dialogue VIP Robotics Showcase.
Hitachi debuted the original EMIEW humanoid robot at Expo 2005 Aichi.
Press coverage
- Hitachi Showcases EMIEW3 Robot Technology at 2017 Halcyon Dialogue VIP Robotics Showcase
Hitachi · Mar 2017
- Proof of Concept Tests with EMIEW 3 Humanoid Robot
Hitachi Hyoron · Mar 2017
- Emiew 3 - ROBOTS: Your Guide to the World of Robotics
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Active products by Hitachi
1 shown| # | Category | Key specs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | EMIEW3 | Hospitality | Payload 15 kg·Runtime 3 hr | 2016 | A |
Discontinued — no longer sold by Hitachi
1 shown| # | Category | Key specs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | JEM Remote Manipulator System | Industrial Arm | Reach 10 m·Payload 7000 kg | 2008 | BB |
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