Having crossed this technology threshold, the potential for self-navigating robots in other markets, and for new applications, is virtually limitless.

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Threshold financial assets requirement for potential customers is JPY 30 million equivalent.

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They could have to pay back taxes in addition to potential penalties associated with the health-care law, should the revised classification push their employee headcount over the threshold.

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