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Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Asami Sasao Named to IFR Women in Robotics 2026, First for Company
Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced March 5, 2026, that Asami Sasao of its Robot Division was selected for the International Federation of Robotics’ “IFR’s Women in Robotics 2026.” She is the company’s first honoree in the international recognition, which selects about 10 people each year. Her longstanding work in control software development and talent development was recognized.
What happened
Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced that Asami Sasao, who has worked on control software development for industrial robots in its Robot Division, was selected for the International Federation of Robotics’ “IFR’s Women in Robotics 2026.” About 10 people have been selected each year since the award was established in 2024, and Sasao is the first honoree from Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The company’s purpose is “supporting a future rich in joy through living with robots,” and it aims to create a society in which people and robots create value together.
Why it matters
The announcement shows that an engineer with a long career in industrial robot control software development has been selected for a recognition that honors about 10 people worldwide each year. For developers involved in robot control technology used in production facilities and for recruitment professionals, this is an example of Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ track record in the sustained development of women engineers.
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Translated from the Japanese original: /news/hokkaidou-no-kensetsu-genba-de-yotsuashi-hokou-robotto-niyor-e23173. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.