In an effort to further promote Japan?s robot industry, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to establish an annual Robot of the Year Award to recognize outstanding robots developed and put into practical use each year.
Beginning this July, the ministry will begin accepting applications for this year's candidates. After review by a panel of experts, the results will be announced at an award ceremony held at the end of the year.
In addition to the grand prize, prizes will be awarded to robots in the following categories: (1) industrial robots, such as those used in painting and welding, (2) service robots, such as those used in cleaning and security, (3) robots for use in special environments, such as rescue robots, and (4) robots developed by small to medium sized venture firms.
Japan?s market for Japanese robots is expected to grow from its current 500 billion yen ($4.5 billion) to about 1.8 trillion yen ($16 billion) in 2010, with particularly strong growth expected in the household service robot industry.
[Source: Yomiuri Shimbun /// (Image via Shu's Blog)]
Biily Jo Jim Bob
Holly Canolly!!!
[]Joseph Method
I believe that robot is meant to look like Koizumi, Japan's pretty-boy Clinton-like prime minister.
[]Mr Null
That is one SCARY looking robot...
[]t-380
Make machines please and good machines to make the world safe and good,it is our good future,robot.
[]t-380
I like the robot cleaners for the house and the robot mowers for the garden now available and the da-vinci robotic surgery that has incredible results for all.Robot is the good fun pet now also and thank you.
[]t-380
The machines for production and automation are proving themselves around the world and all shops need to become robotic dispensers to stop crime and save staff costs,pay your money robot gives you item,already used in the top usa store for many items.
[]t-380
I do not know this machine here,i must research it now and i do respect the Asimo as it is making much progress for all.The machines rise for good for all.
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