Kawada Robotics Showcases Fillie Humanoid Robot at IMTS 2026 Demonstrating Advanced Automation

Kawada Robotics introduced its Fillie humanoid robot at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, highlighting the robot’s ability to perform complex assembly tasks for manufacturers with AI‑driven perception and adaptive motion control.

Fillie features a 1.2‑meter tall torso, 30 degrees of freedom, and integrated vision sensors that enable it to identify and manipulate objects as small as a 5 mm screw, matching human dexterity benchmarks in high‑precision tasks.

IMTS 2026 attendees observed Fillie lift a 10 kg payload while navigating a dynamic conveyor line, demonstrating real‑time decision making that reduces cycle time by an estimated 20 percent compared with traditional robotic arms in real‑world settings.

Industry analysts note that Kawada’s demonstration signals a shift toward collaborative humanoids in factories, projecting increased adoption in automotive and electronics sectors as labor shortages drive demand for flexible, AI‑powered workers over the next decade.