Nikon presented its Robot Vision System at CES 2025 — moving beyond its image company identity to propose revolutionary possibilities in the robotics industry. Built on high-resolution and precise detection capability, the system enables robots to adapt to situations and perform diverse tasks, unlike traditional fixed assembly lines. The robot''s vision detecting depth, size, and shape enables automation and efficiency maximization across the automotive industry and many other fields. Nikon''s robot vision combines with machine learning and AI to learn how to perform tasks with minimal human interaction. Concentrated with Nikon''s core optical processing technology, the system provides robots with "eyes" — expected to contribute to building more efficient and creative work environments through human-robot collaboration. Key technical specifications: high-resolution sensors enabling sub-millimeter precision in 3D spatial recognition; real-time object classification without pre-programming specific object shapes; adaptive calibration maintaining accuracy as lighting and environmental conditions change. CES 2025 demonstrations: kitchen environment showing practical applicability (grasping and placing diverse irregular shapes); automotive parts assembly showing precision in high-mix, low-volume production environments. Strategic significance: Nikon is leveraging decades of optical precision engineering — developed for cameras and microscopes — for industrial robotics, creating a credible differentiation vs. competitors who developed robot vision from electronics backgrounds. The medical imaging and industrial inspection markets represent adjacent opportunities for the same core technology.