TOKYO, Japan — Techman Robot, a global leader in smart robotics, has announced a significant leap in manufacturing efficiency at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2025 held at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme “AI Instant Decision, Seamless Productivity Upgrade,” the company unveiled its High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection and breakthrough “Auto AI Training” technology, signaling a new era of zero-downtime, high-efficiency production.

Pioneering “AI Flying Trigger” Inspection: Zero Downtime, Maximum Efficiency

The centerpiece of the exhibition, the High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection system, underscores Techman Robot’s leadership in collaborative robotics. By leveraging the NVIDIA Omniverse platform, the system allows for the precise simulation and optimization of high-speed robot motion control and AI visual algorithms prior to physical deployment, ensuring both real-time responsiveness and exceptional precision.

The system seamlessly integrates high-speed motion with advanced AI vision to perform zero-latency defect detection and quality control while workpieces are in motion. This innovation disrupts traditional inspection methods that require production lines to pause for sampling. According to Techman Robot, clients adopting this system can reduce inspection times by an average of 40% to 50%, significantly optimizing cycle times and overall production efficiency.

 

Ideally suited for high-standard applications such as automotive seat components and server assembly, the solution eliminates human error and reduces labor costs. It is designed to meet the rigorous “zero defect” standards of the Japanese automotive and precision manufacturing industries.

 

Democratizing AI: Auto AI Training Reduces Setup by 90%

Addressing the industry-wide challenge of complex and time-consuming AI adoption, Techman Robot introduced its revolutionary “Auto AI Training” technology. This solution reduces the time required to implement AI visual inspection by up to 90%.

The technology empowers frontline production staff to label, train, and optimize AI vision models in real-time, drastically reducing reliance on specialized AI engineers and accelerating production line adjustments.

 

Showcased alongside this technology was a printer inspection demonstration, which integrates cobots, grippers, and AI vision to perform rapid, high-precision quality checks on intricate electronic assemblies.

 

“Instant Cobot Ready”: A One-Stop Deployment Solution To meet the urgent demand for “rapid deployment and rapid ROI,” Techman Robot also launched its “Instant Cobot Ready” automation suite.

 

A highlight of this suite is the Instant Palletizer, which supports payloads of up to 35kg. Designed for continuous, uninterrupted stacking operations, it provides logistics and packaging sectors with a “plug-and-play” solution that maximizes investment efficiency and accelerates automation transformation.

 

Executive Commentary “iREX is the premier platform for showcasing cutting-edge robotics technology,” said Dr. Scott Huang, COO of Techman Robot. “Techman Robot is not merely a manufacturer of collaborative robots; we are a leader in AI-driven automation solutions. Through close collaboration with global partners like NVIDIA, we are committed to providing AI collaborative applications that are easier to adopt and deliver faster results, leading the manufacturing industry into the next wave of smart upgrades.”

Techman Robot today announced the deepening of its partnership with SMC, a global leader in automation solutions. Since joining the TM Plug&Play ecosystem, SMC has continuously deployed Techman collaborative robots on its production lines and integrated them into turnkey solutions, demonstrating the real value of smart manufacturing in industrial applications.

Collaboration Achievements and Industrial Impact

• Turnkey Solutions: SMC’s electric vacuum gripper has become the designated standard for Techman’s Instant Palletizer, enabling manufacturers to adopt palletizing automation faster, easier, and with reduced implementation barriers.
• Large-Scale Factory Deployment: From 2022 to 2024, SMC’s processing plant deployed over 30 Techman Robots, with an additional 40 units ordered in 2025, bringing the total to around 70 units. This success not only demonstrates the strength of Techman’s AI-powered cobots in boosting productivity and flexibility, but also highlights SMC’s expertise in automation technology and production line integration. Together, the two companies deliver greater efficiency and reliability for real-world smart manufacturing applications.
• Talent Development & Competition Support: SMC has sponsored multiple electric vacuum grippers for Techman Robot’s academic competitions and TM Academy training programs, fostering the next generation of smart manufacturing talent.

Scott Huang, Chief Operating Officer of Techman Robot, said: “SMC, as a global leader in automation, has strengthened our Plug&Play ecosystem through this collaboration, delivering efficient, reliable, and ready-to-deploy solutions to our customers. Together with SMC, we look forward to accelerating smart manufacturing adoption and expanding real-world industrial applications.”

Techman Robot has successfully implemented Taiwan’s first-ever “AI Robot-Powered Self-Service Book Retrieval System” in Taoyuan City, leveraging its cutting-edge AI vision and smart collaborative technology. This innovative system integrates the TM AI Cobot, a smart robotic arm, with an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) to create an automated and intelligent book handling process, setting a new milestone for human-robot collaboration in libraries.

 

AI Vision and Smart Collaboration Usher in a New Era of Library Automation

Powered by built-in AI vision and high-precision motion control, the TM AI Cobot can autonomously identify the locations of books, navigate pathways, and recognize placement areas. After a reader reserves a book through the online system, the AI robotic arm collaborates with the AMR to initiate the retrieval task. It automatically pulls the specified book and transports it to the “Reader Pickup Area”. The entire process is fully automated by AI, delivering a “zero-wait, zero-error” smart book retrieval experience and advancing library lending services into a new realm of automation.

Intelligent Scheduling and Unmanned Transport Enable Uninterrupted Overnight Operation

The TM AI Cobot continues to operate even after the library closes, assisting librarians with book transportation and organization. Through an AI-powered task scheduling system, the cobot automatically assigns transport duties, moving books from the “Librarian Shelving Area” to the “Reader Pickup Area”. This significantly reduces manpower requirements and ensures the continuous circulation of library materials.

A New Paradigm in Human-Robot Collaboration: AI Technology Enters Public Spaces

This application represents the culmination of Techman Robot’s extensive expertise in the AI x Robotics field, extending the use of smart collaborative robots from industrial manufacturing to educational and cultural venues. With its safe human-robot interaction design and flexible AI computing capabilities, the TM AI Cobot allows the library to enhance technological efficiency, pioneering a new service model centered on human-robot collaboration.

TM AI Cobot Technical Highlights:

• AI Vision and Auto-Positioning: Accurately identifies books and spatial locations.
• Smart Task Scheduling System: Enables fully autonomous, round-the-clock operation.
• High-Safety Design for Human-Robot Collaboration: Suitable for applications in public spaces.
• Scalability: Adaptable for diverse applications, including smart logistics and educational exhibitions.

Techman Robot Celebrates 10 Years with AI-Powered Solutions at Automatica 2025
AI Flying Trigger Inspection × AI palletizing × AI Welding

Built to See, born to Lead. As Techman Robot marks its 10th anniversary, the global leader in AI-powered collaborative robotics makes a bold statement at Automatica 2025 with a comprehensive showcase of three core AI applications. These solutions—spanning inspection, palletizing, and welding—demonstrate how deeply integrated vision and intelligence can transform production efficiency and enable real-world deployment of Physical AI.

High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection: Enabling Zero-Stop Quality Control

One of the main highlights is the Flying Trigger inspection system, featuring real-time defect detection during high-speed movement of automotive seat components. By combining AI algorithms with vision-guided positioning, the system shortens inspection time by 40–50%, significantly improving cycle time and production efficiency. Already adopted in both the automotive and electronics industries, this solution reduces manual errors and labor costs while achieving zero-stop, high-precision automated quality control.

To ensure optimal deployment, Techman Robot also leverages NVIDIA Omniverse to simulate the inspection environment before physical rollout—validating robot motion, field of view, and cycle time digitally. This enables customers to accelerate integration, reduce trial-and-error, and minimize downtime.

AI Mixed Case Depalletizing: Smarter Unloading with Real-Time Recognition and Obstacle Avoidance

The new TM25S collaborative robot supports payloads up to 30 kg, making it ideal for handling large workpieces. By combining onboard vision with external 3D cameras and AI object recognition, the system detects the size and position of mixed-stacked boxes without predefined stacking logic. Advanced obstacle avoidance and trajectory optimization algorithms allow the robot to handle tilted, shrink-wrapped, or tightly stacked boxes, improving flexibility and efficiency in logistics and warehouse operations.

AI Welding: Long Reach and Visual Guidance for Precision Workmanship

The TM6S cobot offers a superior reach-to-payload ratio with its 1800mm reach and 6kg payload. Integrated with visual Landmark positioning and optional 7th/8th axis modules for tilt and rotation, the robot automatically compensates for part misalignment and enables multi-angle welding. It is perfectly suited for high-precision applications in automotive, metal fabrication, and machinery industries—delivering stable and consistent welding quality.

Technology Highlight: RobCraft Hand-Finger Teaching by Bortfellow

Also featured at the booth is RobCraft, an intuitive AI-powered hand gesture teaching module developed in collaboration with partner Bortfellow. With RobCraft, users can guide a robot’s path using simple hand gestures—eliminating the need for programming, CAD models, or manual calibration. Combined with TM AI COBOT’s integrated vision system, it offers reliable gesture recognition across different skin tones and hand types, lowering automation adoption barriers and enhancing user accessibility for tasks like polishing, deburring, and guided path movement.

Dr. Scott Huang, COO of Techman Robot, stated:

“As we enter our tenth year, Techman Robot remains committed to solving real production pain points with practical AI solutions. Our three showcased applications reflect a shift from isolated automation to intelligent manufacturing—bringing Physical AI into factories in a truly actionable way.

Techman Robot, a global leader in collaborative robotic technology, makes its debut at RoboDEX Japan—Western Japan’s largest smart manufacturing exhibition. For the first time, Techman Robot is co-exhibiting with MSI, a global leader in gaming and AIoT solutions, to present an innovative showcase integrating AI inspection, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and smart vision systems—offering a comprehensive glimpse into the smart factory of the future.

A key highlight of the exhibition is the “Flying Trigger” inspection solution, an advanced high-speed AI-powered inspection system developed in-house by Techman Robot. Equipped with smart vision, the TM AI Cobot enables real-time defect detection while the workpiece remains in motion—requiring no production line stops and avoiding workflow disruption. This significantly improves inspection efficiency and throughput. Applications span across printer component assembly, server production, and automotive assembly lines, effectively reducing false detections and manual intervention—demonstrating the true power of AI on the factory floor.

Techman Robot also joins forces with MSI to present a live AMR application demo. MSI provides the high-performance mobile platform, which is paired with TM AI-powered collaborative robot to enable fully unmanned material handling and flexible manufacturing. This marks the first joint showcase by Techman Robot and MSI in Japan, with both companies committed to expanding their collaboration across key markets including Taiwan, Japan, the U.S., and Southeast Asia—accelerating the global adoption of AI-driven smart manufacturing and industrial automation.

To strengthen its presence in Japan, Techman Robot has established a new office in Nagoya, complete with a local technical support and after-sales service team. This enables faster, localized service for companies undergoing automation evaluations, system integration, and testing. Working alongside a network of local distributors and integrators, Techman Robot aims to enhance the effectiveness of smart manufacturing deployment. As one of the few companies worldwide with in-house AI, vision, and collaborative robot capabilities, Techman Robot remains committed to its mission: “AI Empowering Smart Manufacturing.” Together with global partners, the company will continue building efficient, flexible, and sustainable smart factories—driving the industry into the next generation of intelligent production.