Kakuichi and Play Robotics Launch Project to Employ Unitree's Humanoid G1 as New Graduate Employee
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Kakuichi Co., Ltd., a steel products and industrial hose manufacturer based in Nagano, Japan, has announced a collaborative project with Play Robotics to welcome a bipedal humanoid robot as a new employee. This initiative marks the first instance in Japan where a humanoid robot will be integrated as a 'new graduate employee' across various departments without predefined roles.
Set to commence in April 2027, Kakuichi plans to onboard the humanoid robot named 'Miyazawa Noa' (Unitree's G1) alongside human new graduates. The robot will undergo training and practical experience in multiple areas, including factory operations, sales, education, and safety management, as part of a continuous development program. The project involves over ten employees from Kakuichi Group and aims to showcase the robot's progress through press releases and the company website.
Looking ahead, Kakuichi and Play Robotics intend to accumulate insights on technology, safety, and organizational development through this project. They are also considering commercializing support for the introduction and utilization of bipedal humanoids in other small and medium-sized enterprises facing similar challenges. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Unitree社製ヒューマノイドG1「宮澤ノア」を新卒総合職として採用へ カクイチとPlay Roboticsが共同プロジェクト
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