Yaskawa's Motoman brand includes robotic arms, part positioners, and easy-to-program controllers for industrial automation.
Primary use case: Industrial automation
Locomotion
stationary
Hand Type
unknown
Autonomy Level
unknown
AI Capabilities
manipulation
Availability
unknown
Primary Use Case
Industrial automation
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A Section 232 investigation by the commerce secretary concluded that imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and components threaten U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. President Donald J. Trump directed the commerce secretary and U.S. trade representative to negotiate with trading partners to adjust imports. Industry experts said the determination does not immediately impose tariffs, but negotiations could lead to tariffs, quotas, or other measures affecting finished robots and components.
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