Japanese manufacturers are responsible for 40% of robot sales around the world. To understand the global robotics market, a look inside Japan is indispensable. iREX, which claims to be the world’s largest robotics show, is a great way to do just that. iREX 2023 was packed. There were 654 exhibitors, making it the largest show since its inception. The first three days alone attracted 120,000 visitors to Tokyo—three times more than Automatica in Munich and even four times more than Automate in Detroit. Collaborative robots (cobots) took on an even more prominent role this time. Yamaha launched a seven-axis cobot. Universal Robots launched its new UR30 some large-load cobots at the show. FANUC and DENSO placed some products from the same category, which had already been introduced earlier this year, prominently. FANUC, DENSO, and UR presented some interesting demos of high force torque tightening, precision assembly, polishing, and screw seating inspection.