Yasuhiko Hashimoto

President and Chief Executive Officer (Representative Director), Kawasaki Heavy

Search every verified Yasuhiko Hashimoto interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Yasuhiko Hashimoto, chairperson of iREX 2023 and president and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, discussed the exhibition in a November 2023 interview. He noted that the International Robot Exhibition began in 1974 and was holding its 25th edition in 2023. Hashimoto described the event as a place for diverse robots to gather and for visitors to experience and discuss the future of robotics under the concept of "sustainable coexistence and co-work." Hashimoto stated that robots are being applied in healthcare and medical fields, and that such customers attend the exhibition. He also said that robots can support labor in the context of Japan's declining birthrate, and that they may serve roles such as providing companionship or offering directions. He encouraged both those familiar with robots and first-time visitors to attend the exhibition, which was held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 29 to December 2, 2023.