JPI Seminar: Bridgestone Corporation – Why Soft Robotics Now? Practical Insights from 'TETOTE' and Two Years of Commercialization
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- JPI Seminar: Bridgestone Corporation – Why Soft Robotics Now? Practical Insights from 'TETOTE' and Two Years of Commercialization
- JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host a seminar on June 29, 2026, featuring Mr. Tetsuichi Otoyama, CEO of Bridgestone Corporation’s Soft Robotics Ventures, to discuss the practical journey of developing and commercializing the soft robotic hand 'TETOTE' over two years. This event highlights a major case of innovation within a large enterprise, targeting manufacturing and logistics automation sectors.
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- Date: Wed Jun 17 2026 23:50:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host a seminar on June 29, 2026, featuring Mr. Tetsuichi Otoyama, CEO of Bridgestone Corporation’s Soft Robotics Ventures, to discuss the practical journey of developing and commercializing the soft robotic hand 'TETOTE' over two years. This event highlights a major case of innovation within a large enterprise, targeting manufacturing and logistics automation sectors.
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- JPI Seminar: Bridgestone Corporation – Why Soft Robotics Now? Practical Insights from 'TETOTE' and Two Years of Commercialization (Wed Jun 17 2026 23:50:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- Wed Jun 17 2026 23:50:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host a seminar on June 29, 2026, featuring Mr. Tetsuichi Otoyama, CEO of Bridgestone Corporation’s Soft Robotics Ventures, to discuss the practical journey of developing and commercializing the soft robotic hand 'TETOTE' over two years. This event highlights a major case of innovation within a large enterprise, targeting manufacturing and logistics automation sectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the TETOTE product?
- A: TETOTE is a soft robotic hand developed by Bridgestone using flexible materials, capable of safely handling delicate objects.
- Q: When is the seminar held?
- A: June 29, 2026 (Mon), 9:30–11:30. Available in-person, live, or archived.
- Q: Who should attend?
- A: Automation and new business development teams in manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
- Q: What is the speaker's background?
- A: Mr. Tetsuichi Otoyama, CEO of Bridgestone's Soft Robotics Ventures, led commercialization in 2 years.
- Q: What is the fee?
- A: 37,790 JPY per person. 32,790 JPY for additional attendees. Special rates for public entities.