THK Timeline

Events

• 2026-04-23 - Partnership - THK supplies linear-motor XY unit for Sony AI table-tennis robotics research - THK supplied the Linear Motor XY Axis Unit used in Sony AI's Project Ace research. The unit supports loads above 40 kg and synchronized 0.8-second back-and-forth strokes. Research results were published in Nature on 23 April 2026. - source: thk.com
• 2025-07-28 - Product Launch - THK opens orders for compact-head PPR pick-and-place robot - THK announced order intake for a compact-head version of its PPR pick-and-place robot. The system uses force-sensor control for handling workpieces. The product extends THK's robot-solutions line for production automation. - source: thk.com
• 2024-05-08 - Product Launch - THK introduces TNH adaptive robot hand and clamping unit - The TNH robot hand uses twelve bellows suction pads and built-in throttle valves. Paired adaptive clamping units can hold workpieces with different shapes. THK said the series reduces hand changes while preserving workpiece orientation during transport and… - source: thk.com