
TOKYO -- Japanese electronics manufacturer Omron is investing in Techman Robot, a manufacturer of collaborative robots in Taiwan and a subsidiary of Quanta Computer.
Omron will acquire a 10% stake in Techman, a leader in the field of collaborative robots, so called because they are often employed alongside human labor. The Japanese company did not disclose the investment amount but said that it will acquire the shares by December. Quanta is a major Taiwanese contract manufacturer.