The revolution in robotics has had a seemingly mild-mannered leader pushing forward with new technology and revolutionary innovation. Japan's robotics market is booming owing to the need to avoid in-person contact amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This article lists the top 10 unique robotics companies in Japan.
Telexistence Inc.: TELEXISTENCE" is a concept that was first proposed in 1980 by Dr. Susumu Tachi, Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo and the chairman of TX inc. The mission of TX inc is to change robotics, change structures, and change the world.
Preferred Networks, Inc.: Preferred Networks, Inc. implements Deep Intelligence throughout the Internet to integrate data from the physical and digital worlds.
Rapyuta Robotics: Rapyuta Robotics is the pioneer in cloud robotics, the internet for robots & connected machines to empower people in logistics and manufacturing.
Mujin, Inc.: Mujin develops and sells "intelligent robot controllers," designated as a common platform for industrial robots. Its specialty includes Factory Automation, Motion Planning, Robust Systems, Manufacturing, Robotics, etc.
SoftBank Robotics Holdings: SoftBank Robotics Holding Corp. is the SoftBank Group's intermediate holding company responsible for its robotics business. SoftBank Robotics Holdings develops robots and offers robot-related products and services, including "Pepper".
Ispace Technologies: Ispace is a lunar exploration company with a vision to extend human presence to outer space. The company is developing lunar landers and rovers to deliver customer payloads to the Moon and explore the lunar surface.
SkyDrive, Inc.:SkyDrive is a leading Japanese developer of zero-emission flying vehicles and cargo drones. It was established in 2018. The company aims to start a short-distance air taxi service in the mid-2020s.
Ascent Robotics: Ascent Robotics is a unique and dynamic AI company, founded in Tokyo in 2016. It develops intelligent solutions for industrial robotics and autonomous mobility. Working in collaboration with its industry-leading partners, it strives to deliver scalable and dynamic software to achieve true machine autonomy.
ZMP Inc.: ZMP's mission is "Robot of Everything: to create and empower new lifestyles by enabling free movement of people and goods". The company is providing new robots and robot infrastructure.
GROOVE X: GROOVE X is designing and developing a totally new, next-generation household robot that no one has seen before, that truly touches people's hearts and inspires real affection.