AI-driven robots and machines dominate Japan's CEATEC electronics showcase

The CEATEC 2026 event launched at the Makuhari Messe convention centre in Chiba, near Tokyo, showcasing AI-enabled robots and autonomous machinery. Organisers anticipate over 110,000 attendees across the four-day period, which runs alongside the Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026. Mitsubishi Electric and Hitachi are among the major firms presenting AI solutions that improve robot and equipment efficiency on production lines.

Additional displays cover AI uses in disaster prevention and cybersecurity, reflecting growing market interest. Participation includes a record 246 startups and university research groups, with first-time exhibitors accounting for 41 percent of the total. The concurrent mobility show features autonomous-driving technologies from automakers and related companies.