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When
6.5.2025 10:00AM - 10:45AM
Where
Innovations in Construction Machinery: Addressing Labor Shortages and Productivity Challenges
This is a virtual forum meeting members of the Equipment & Robotics research track.
Agenda:
- Introductions
- Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Research Overview
- Key takeaways from 2025 survey data
- Innovation Spotlight: Kubota
- This presentation will provide an in-depth look at Kubota’s global innovation strategy and emerging technology initiatives. It will overview Kubota’s business and product portfolio, share the history of its global network of innovation centers, and highlight key efforts from the Silicon Valley team focused on automation, teleoperation, and machine intelligence in construction equipment. Additionally, the presentation will explore Kubota’s approach to modernizing water infrastructure in Japan, including the development of AI-powered systems for predicting water leakage and advanced diagnostic tools. This session will offer a compelling insight into how Kubota is applying innovative technologies to transform construction and infrastructure.
Speakers:
Akiko Kawai - Manager, Kubota Innovation Center Silicon Valley, Kubota
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