101 Top Japanese Robotics Companies and Startups of 2021

June 30, 2021

This article showcases our top picks for the best Japanese based Robotics companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Robotics industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top Japanese Robotics Startups

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TELEXISTENCE Inc.

TELEXISTENCE Inc.

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founded to design, manufacture, and operate robots in anywhere we see an opportunity of pushing the fundamental state of art forward.

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Rapyuta Robotics

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Rapyuta Robotics, cloud-connected low-cost multi-robot systems for logistics warehouse.

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Mujin, Inc.

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Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.

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SoftBank Robotics Holdings

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Offering robot related products and services.

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Ispace Technologies

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Ispace Technologies is a space resource exploration company that locates, extracts, and delivers lunar ice to customers in cis-lunar space.

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GITAI

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GITAI is a robotics startup that develops remote controlled robots to replace astronaut’s operations in commercial space stations.

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SkyDrive

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SkyDrive is a start-up for development,manufacturing,sales of the “Flying cars” established by CARTIVATOR members.

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Ascent Robotics

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Ascent Robotics is an AI startup developing intelligent solutions in industrial robotics and autonomous vehicles.

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ZMP

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ZMP is a producer of robotics products and accessories such as vehicles and buses.

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Meltin MMI

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Meltin MMI is a cyborg-technology company that focuses on biosensors and robotic arms.

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PKSHA Technology

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PKSHA Technology is an information technology company that provides data analytics solutions for its clients.

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Linkwiz

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LinkWiz offers software that solves something about robots that is a bit difficult to use.

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Sensyn Robotics

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Sensyn Robotics provide the robotics service, including drone, with utilizing visual communication technology.

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GROOVE X

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GROOVE X is designing and developing a next-generation household robot that truly touches people’s hearts and inspires real affection.

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CLUE, Inc.

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CLUE is a Tokyo-based startup developing drone software apps for inspection.

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Connected Robotics

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Connected Robotics is an information technology company that designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises.

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Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory

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ACSL is an industrial drone manufacturer and solution provider in Japan.

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Mira Robotics

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Mira Robotics is a software based company provide services that can robots in various fields.

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INNOPHYS

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INNOPHYS provides wearable robotics solutions to reduce manual labor work such as elderly care, manufacturing, warehousing, agriculture.

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GROUND Inc.

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GROUND empowers logistics organizations with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.

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Kokopelli

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Kokopelli is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology company that focuses on financial products and services.

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RT Corporation

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RT Corporation specializes in providing service robots in variety of domestic and international fields.

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Interstellar Technologies Japan

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Interstellar Technologies is a rocket development, manufacturing and launch service.

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Yukai Engineering

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Yukai Engineering is a robotics startup that develops lifestyle and healthcare products.

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Arithmer

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Arithmer is an AI startup company that applies modern mathematics to introduce AI smart robot systems to various industries.

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Prodrone

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Prodrone is an industrial and commercial drone system manufacturer and retailer.

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Riverfield

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Riverfield is a Japanese start-up that develops robotic technology for use in the healthcare sector.

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QibiTech

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QibiTech develops intelligent robots based on humanoid robot technology.

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donut robotics

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Donut Robotics was launched by engineers and designers.

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LifeRobotics

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LifeRobotics develops co-robots that enables businesses to automate their production processes.

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BionicM

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BionicM develops high-performance robot prostheses that enhance mobility for people with disabilities.

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A-Traction

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A-Traction develops medical devices that enable surgeons to perform surgery with the help of robots.

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Hibot

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Hibot offers robotic platforms, and related hardware and software solutions.

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X-Bit

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X-bit offers a chatbot service that enables shop owners to gather availabilities from employees and create shift schedules.

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iMobile

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iMobile offers small-sized businesses based in Japan with website, blog, and online store development services.

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MJI

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MJI develops communication robots ” Tapia ” which make the user smile, soothe, and make life more fulfilling.

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Unirobot

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Unirobot is a Development, manufacture, sale of next generation social robot.

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Kyoto Robotics

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Kyoto Robotics developing and marketing intelligent picking robots for the logistics industry.

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RobotStart

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RobotStart is a company specializing in robot related business with the main target of communication robot.

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Man-Machine Synergy Effectors

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Man-Machine Synergy Effectors is a software company.

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Blue Innovation Co.

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Development of a safe flight management system for unmanned aerial vehicles Solutions for R & D and unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Smart Robotics Japan

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Smart Robotics is a Robot-related product development / sales Development of robots, drones, IOT devices.

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BizteX

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BizteX is a software robotics company that uses cloud Robotic Process Automation to automate routine operations.

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Motion Lib

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Motion Lib is a developer of haptics technology intended to increase collaboration between humans and robots.

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OryLab

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OryLab is a manufacturing and sales of communication technology company.

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Tokyo Robotics

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Tokyo Robotics provide innovative robotic applications by both discovering and creating unknown market needs and technology seeds.

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Aba

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Aba develops products that reduce the burden of nursing care.

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New Innovations

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New Innovations company is offering a snuggling service to many people who support Japan’s high quality.

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SEQSENSE

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SEQSENSE develops autonomous mobile robots and related products.

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SteraVision

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SteraVision is a fabless company that creates new market value with visual systems.

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QBIT Robotics

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QBIT Robotics is a robot SIer and various services attached to it.

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Aerosense

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Develops comprehensive solutions that meet needs including measuring, surveying, observing, and inspecting.

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Smile Robotics, Inc.

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Smile Robotics provides telepresence robot service in Japan.

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creative coatings

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Creative Coatings is a Manufacturing company

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Miraikikai

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IMiraikikai’s robot products, designed based on field research to provide the high quality and the best cost- effective solution.

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Reif

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Leaf Corporation is a Robot development venture company.

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Palsbots

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Palsbots is a robort software specialists company.

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exiii

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We make EXOS, a wearable haptic device for XR.

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RPA Holdings Japan

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RPA Holdings primarily engages in the robot outsourcing business.

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Youmemiru

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Youmemiru develops robot programming classes nationwide.

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LIGUA

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LIGUA provides consulting services.

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KiQ Robotics

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KiQ Robotics is a manufacturer of industrial robots.

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Roboken

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Roboken is a Robotics AI and SES Company.

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INNOVATION NEXT

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Innovation Next is a system solutions company that promotes operational efficiency and work style reform through cutting-edge technology

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Living Robot

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Living robot offers robots for humans everyday life.

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Telenoid Healthcare

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Telenoid is an Healthcare Besed Company

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Aero Development Japan

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Aero Development Japan develops drone engine for the transportation industry.

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KENSETSU TECH LABO

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KENSETSU TECH LABO is at the forefront of Construction-Tech, which eliminates the labor and cost of contracting construction work.

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Ken Robotec

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Ken Robotec is a construction company that provides labor-saving solutions.

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UNISYS

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UNISYS is an independent software development company that develops systems centered on drawing tools.

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ATLAB

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ATLAB, a tech company, provides services and products with an innovative approach that focuses on the field of Robotic Process Automation.

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PLEN Robotics

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PLEN Robotics is to create robots that enrich the lives of all people regardless of age, gender, nationality, or location.

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Unibot

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Unibot is a Security and customer service.

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FANUC

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FANUC provides innovation and reassurance to manufacturing sites around the world.

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livet

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livet is an Information Technology based company.

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Chinoh.Ai

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Chinoh.Ai engages in the sales and service of automated transport robots.

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Exseed

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ExSeed is a Digital Education Industry

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YASKAWA Electric

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The Yaskawa Electric Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of servos.

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Unicast Robotics

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Unicast Robotics provides various service robots for a subscription base to assist customer service.

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Japan Science and Technology Agency

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Japan Science and Technology Agency is a joined organization of science and technology implementing science and technology policy in Japan.

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AGRIST

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AGRIST is a social company that solves agricultural problems.

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Worksbot

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Worksbot is to provide AI based Erp softwares, Engineering designing, Digital lead Generation and RPO business to the all kind of industry.

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K4 Ventures

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K4 Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Kansai Electric Power.

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Schaft

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SCHAFT is a Japanese robotics company

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BYNAS

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BYNAS engages in human development FA education system and manufacturing robot engineering business.

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ARMIS

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ARMIS is a power electronics and robotics manufacturing company.

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15th Rock Ventures

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15th Rock focuses on seed and pre-IPO investments.

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Nachi Fujikoshi

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Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. is a Japanese corporation known by its industrial robots, machining tools and systems and machine components.

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JIG-SAW

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JIG-SAW is an IT company that provides a cloud-based system based on IoT and big data.

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SKYROBOT

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SKYROBOT is a Development, sales and rental of drone interlocking industrial robots company

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Net One Systems

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To rapidly deliver solutions that meet the imperatives of the IT era-that’s the Net One Systems commitment.

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LOZI

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LOZI develops robots for manufacturing, warehouses and logistics.

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Silicon Studio Corporation

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R&D internet solution and create social games

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Plus Alpha Consulting

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Plus Alpha Consulting is specialized in analyzing Voice of Customer from any feedback across all support channels.

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SE4

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SE4™ Is a startup robotics company specializing in remote robotics.

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Elecom

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Elecom Co., Ltd designs, develops, and sells peripherals, I/O devices, and PC accessories worldwide.

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ATOUN

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ATOUN is a robotics company that manufactures robots for human for more physical freedom.

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Nabtesco

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Nabtesco specializes in gearboxes, rotors, motors and robotics.

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Vanguard Industries

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Vanguard Industries Inc. is an innovation firm based in Tokyo, Japan.

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