Manufacturing World Osaka: Inside Japan’s Autumn Roadmap for Physical AI and Factory Robotics
RX Japan will host the 29th Manufacturing World [Osaka] exhibition at Intex Osaka from October 7-9, 2026.
Dick Weisinger · September 23, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: ロボスタ Robot Start · Issue #105
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Robotics & Automation
RX Japan will host the 29th Manufacturing World [Osaka] exhibition at Intex Osaka from October 7-9, 2026. A key highlight will be the “Manufacturing x Physical AI Exhibition,” showcasing advanced robotics, including domestic humanoid and mobile manipulator technologies, aimed at addressing labor shortages and promoting factory automation in Western Japan. The event will also feature “Monozukuri NEXT,” focusing on automation, labor-saving, and AI utilization in manufacturing.
Japan’s aging population and shrinking workforce continue to drive demand for automation and robotics across its industrial sectors. Exhibitions like Manufacturing World are crucial platforms for local manufacturers to explore and adopt new technologies, especially in robotics and AI, to maintain competitiveness and production capacity. The focus on ‘Physical AI’ reflects a practical, deployment-oriented approach to AI in industrial settings.