Jakarta, INTI – In an exclusive interview at INTI Expo 2025, Engineering Manager at PT Kubota Indonesia, Prawidyo Asmoro, highlighted rapid growth in the company’s robotics sector. Over five years, robot adoption in manufacturing has boosted efficiency and innovation. Key challenges include high costs and reliance on imported technology, while opportunities lie in local development and collaboration. This fast transformation benefits both SMEs and large industries. Stakeholders are urged to use this momentum to strengthen Indonesia’s robotics ecosystem.
Robotics Industry Development at Indonesia
Prawidyo explained that Indonesia primarily functions as a user of robotics technology, and the changes over the last five years have been significant. “Robots that used to only perform certain functions can now do many tasks quickly. The development has been very rapid,” he said.
This indicates that the company continues to follow global automation trends, even though challenges remain in adopting advanced technologies.
Challenges and Cost of Robotics Technology
According to Prawidyo, one of the biggest challenges is the high cost, as most of the technology still needs to be imported, including robots, sensors, tools, and even software integrators.
“Because the price is high, not all industry sectors or SMEs can easily access this technology. If there were local integrators who understood the products better, and robots were made domestically, the cost would certainly be lower and more accessible,” he explained. This underscores the importance of localization and domestic development of robotics technology to support wider adoption.
Opportunities for Collaboration and Localization
Prawidyo emphasized the great potential if robots and related systems could be produced locally, including integration programs that are more familiar to users. This would allow robotics technology to be accessed by a wide range of stakeholders, from large industries to SMEs.
“If localization and in-house production can be implemented, prices could be lower and people would be more familiar with the technology,” he added. This approach is expected to strengthen the national robotics ecosystem and promote sustainable innovation.
Conclusion
PT Kubota Indonesia continues to promote the use of robotics to enhance efficiency and productivity, while facing challenges related to cost and the availability of local technology. Developing local integrators and robots is believed to expand technology access for industries and SMEs. Collaboration between companies, academics, and local developers is key to making robotics a practical and affordable solution in Indonesia.
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