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.
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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.
Preferred Networks
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Preferred Networks develops real-world applications of deep learning, robotics and other latest technologies.
Rapyuta Robotics
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Rapyuta Robotics, cloud-connected low-cost multi-robot systems for logistics warehouse.
Mujin, Inc.
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Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
SoftBank Robotics Holdings
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Offering robot related products and services.
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.
GITAI
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GITAI is a robotics startup that develops remote controlled robots to replace astronaut’s operations in commercial space stations.
SkyDrive
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SkyDrive is a start-up for development,manufacturing,sales of the “Flying cars” established by CARTIVATOR members.
Ascent Robotics
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Ascent Robotics is an AI startup developing intelligent solutions in industrial robotics and autonomous vehicles.
ZMP
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ZMP is a producer of robotics products and accessories such as vehicles and buses.
Meltin MMI
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Meltin MMI is a cyborg-technology company that focuses on biosensors and robotic arms.
PKSHA Technology
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PKSHA Technology is an information technology company that provides data analytics solutions for its clients.
Linkwiz
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LinkWiz offers software that solves something about robots that is a bit difficult to use.
Sensyn Robotics
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Sensyn Robotics provide the robotics service, including drone, with utilizing visual communication technology.
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.
CLUE, Inc.
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CLUE is a Tokyo-based startup developing drone software apps for inspection.
Connected Robotics
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Connected Robotics is an information technology company that designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises.
Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory
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ACSL is an industrial drone manufacturer and solution provider in Japan.
Mira Robotics
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Mira Robotics is a software based company provide services that can robots in various fields.
INNOPHYS
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INNOPHYS provides wearable robotics solutions to reduce manual labor work such as elderly care, manufacturing, warehousing, agriculture.
GROUND Inc.
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GROUND empowers logistics organizations with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.
Kokopelli
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Kokopelli is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology company that focuses on financial products and services.
RT Corporation
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RT Corporation specializes in providing service robots in variety of domestic and international fields.
Interstellar Technologies Japan
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Interstellar Technologies is a rocket development, manufacturing and launch service.
Yukai Engineering
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Yukai Engineering is a robotics startup that develops lifestyle and healthcare products.
Arithmer
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Arithmer is an AI startup company that applies modern mathematics to introduce AI smart robot systems to various industries.
Prodrone
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Prodrone is an industrial and commercial drone system manufacturer and retailer.
Riverfield
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Riverfield is a Japanese start-up that develops robotic technology for use in the healthcare sector.
QibiTech
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QibiTech develops intelligent robots based on humanoid robot technology.
donut robotics
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Donut Robotics was launched by engineers and designers.
LifeRobotics
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LifeRobotics develops co-robots that enables businesses to automate their production processes.
BionicM
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BionicM develops high-performance robot prostheses that enhance mobility for people with disabilities.
A-Traction
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A-Traction develops medical devices that enable surgeons to perform surgery with the help of robots.
Hibot
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Hibot offers robotic platforms, and related hardware and software solutions.
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.
iMobile
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iMobile offers small-sized businesses based in Japan with website, blog, and online store development services.
MJI
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MJI develops communication robots ” Tapia ” which make the user smile, soothe, and make life more fulfilling.
Unirobot
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Unirobot is a Development, manufacture, sale of next generation social robot.
Kyoto Robotics
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Kyoto Robotics developing and marketing intelligent picking robots for the logistics industry.
RobotStart
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RobotStart is a company specializing in robot related business with the main target of communication robot.
Man-Machine Synergy Effectors
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Man-Machine Synergy Effectors is a software company.
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.
Smart Robotics Japan
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Smart Robotics is a Robot-related product development / sales Development of robots, drones, IOT devices.
BizteX
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BizteX is a software robotics company that uses cloud Robotic Process Automation to automate routine operations.
Motion Lib
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Motion Lib is a developer of haptics technology intended to increase collaboration between humans and robots.
OryLab
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OryLab is a manufacturing and sales of communication technology company.
Tokyo Robotics
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Tokyo Robotics provide innovative robotic applications by both discovering and creating unknown market needs and technology seeds.
Aba
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Aba develops products that reduce the burden of nursing care.
New Innovations
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New Innovations company is offering a snuggling service to many people who support Japan’s high quality.
SEQSENSE
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SEQSENSE develops autonomous mobile robots and related products.
SteraVision
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SteraVision is a fabless company that creates new market value with visual systems.
QBIT Robotics
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QBIT Robotics is a robot SIer and various services attached to it.
Aerosense
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Develops comprehensive solutions that meet needs including measuring, surveying, observing, and inspecting.
Smile Robotics, Inc.
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Smile Robotics provides telepresence robot service in Japan.
creative coatings
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Creative Coatings is a Manufacturing company
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.
Reif
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Leaf Corporation is a Robot development venture company.
Palsbots
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Palsbots is a robort software specialists company.
RPA Holdings Japan
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RPA Holdings primarily engages in the robot outsourcing business.
Youmemiru
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Youmemiru develops robot programming classes nationwide.
KiQ Robotics
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KiQ Robotics is a manufacturer of industrial robots.
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
Living Robot
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Living robot offers robots for humans everyday life.
Telenoid Healthcare
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Telenoid is an Healthcare Besed Company
Aero Development Japan
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Aero Development Japan develops drone engine for the transportation industry.
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.
Ken Robotec
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Ken Robotec is a construction company that provides labor-saving solutions.
UNISYS
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UNISYS is an independent software development company that develops systems centered on drawing tools.
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.
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.
FANUC
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FANUC provides innovation and reassurance to manufacturing sites around the world.
Chinoh.Ai
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Chinoh.Ai engages in the sales and service of automated transport robots.
YASKAWA Electric
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The Yaskawa Electric Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of servos.
Unicast Robotics
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Unicast Robotics provides various service robots for a subscription base to assist customer service.
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.
AGRIST
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AGRIST is a social company that solves agricultural problems.
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.
K4 Ventures
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K4 Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Kansai Electric Power.
BYNAS
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BYNAS engages in human development FA education system and manufacturing robot engineering business.
ARMIS
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ARMIS is a power electronics and robotics manufacturing company.
15th Rock Ventures
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15th Rock focuses on seed and pre-IPO investments.
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.
JIG-SAW
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JIG-SAW is an IT company that provides a cloud-based system based on IoT and big data.
SKYROBOT
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SKYROBOT is a Development, sales and rental of drone interlocking industrial robots company
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.
LOZI
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LOZI develops robots for manufacturing, warehouses and logistics.
Silicon Studio Corporation
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R&D internet solution and create social games
Plus Alpha Consulting
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Plus Alpha Consulting is specialized in analyzing Voice of Customer from any feedback across all support channels.
SE4
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SE4™ Is a startup robotics company specializing in remote robotics.
Elecom
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Elecom Co., Ltd designs, develops, and sells peripherals, I/O devices, and PC accessories worldwide.
ATOUN
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ATOUN is a robotics company that manufactures robots for human for more physical freedom.
Nabtesco
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Nabtesco specializes in gearboxes, rotors, motors and robotics.
Vanguard Industries
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Vanguard Industries Inc. is an innovation firm based in Tokyo, Japan.