Techman Robot Inc., formerly a business division of Quanta Storage Inc., is an independent company under Quanta Computer[1] established in 2015. The company is most recognized for its cobot with a built-in vision system – the TM Robot series, which previously won the COMPUTEX D&I Gold Award.[2] Techman Robot Inc. is also among the first companies to receive the TARS certification.[citation needed]
Techman Robot Inc. is headquartered in Taiwan and has overseas branches in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Busan, and Alblasserdam.[3] The company also partners with distributors in the United States, Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.[citation needed]
According to Nikkei Asia they are "a leader in the field of collaborative robots."[4]
Founded as a subsidiary of Quanta in 2016 Techman is based in Taoyuan's Hwa Ya Technology Park. Quanta head Barry Lam has a mobile Techman robot in his office which serves refreshments to guests.[5]
Techman Robot Inc., a former business division of Quanta Storage Inc. (TWSE 6188), was founded as an independent subsidiary in 2015.[6]
Mr. Shi-chi Ho, General Manager of Quanta Storage Inc. at the time, established a robotics laboratory as a business division for the company in 2012. The laboratory developed the first collaborative robot (cobot) with a built-in vision system – the TM5[7]
The first commercial TM5 was shipped at the end of 2016, and the company became the world's second-largest cobot brand by 2018.[citation needed]
Techman Robot signed an MOU with automated product giant Omron in Kyoto on 11 May 2018,[8] committing to the promotion of cobots to various industries worldwide.[9]
At the end of 2019, the TM AI+ software solution was introduced to expand cobot applications from pick-and-place to product inspection. The TM AI+ has now been widely incorporated in the semiconductor and logistics industries.[10]
By 2019 it was the world's second largest manufacturer of cobots after Universal Robots.[5] As of 2021 they were still the second largest manufacturer of cobots with 10% of the market share to Universal Robotic’s 50%.[4]
In 2021 Omron and Techman announced that Omron would be acquiring a 10% stake in Techman.[11] The value of the investment was undisclosed.[4]
TM Robot is suitable for manufacturing a range of products, including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, machinery, home appliances, furniture, toys, and apparel. It can also be applied to streamline the production lines of metal and plastic products, parts, and accessories.[citation needed]
TM Robots make up for the lack of transporters and movers in the logistics and warehousing industries. They can be equipped on AGVs or AMRs to facilitate logistical operations.[citation needed]
TM Robots can be used to carry heavy camera equipment and manoeuvred through narrow spaces, providing the freedom and flexibility for videographers to capture unique or fast-paced shots.[citation needed]
Students and researchers can use TM cobots to learn about robotics and programming. TM cobots support manual programming instruction for students to move the arm manually or remotely while recording or saving relevant coordinates, which is used at a later stage to recreate certain motions.[citation needed]
Techman Robot Inc. has secured patents in Taiwan, the United States, and China. Its cobots have received TARS,[22] ISO10218-1, and ISO/TS15066 certification,[23] and its factories comply with ISO9001 and ISO14001 specifications.
