RLWRLD is a robotics company that develops "Physical AI" solutions. It creates robotics foundation models (RFMs) which enable robots to operate autonomously in real-world environments. These models combine large language models with traditional robotics software, allowing robots to perceive their surroundings, make decisions, and manipulate objects, much like humans do.
Aeronext is a Japanese drone technology company focused on center-of-gravity control to enhance performance and safety. Its technology adjusts the drone’s center of gravity in flight to optimize stability and payload handling, enabling safer use of drones in industrial applications. The company develops drone technology and sells its products and solutions.
Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.
Pixie Dust Technologies
Post in 2023
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in the development of advanced computational technologies, particularly in phased array and digital fabrication. The company’s notable product is its ultrasonic phased array system, which enables the generation of force in mid-air, allowing for unique applications such as transporting objects without physical contact, delivering targeted sounds to individuals in a crowd, and directing guide dogs. Additionally, Pixie Dust Technologies creates innovative devices like Sound Hug, which combines music with light and vibration, and Sonorepro, a hair care device utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure stimulation. Other products include Vuevo, a service that visualizes conversations among multiple participants, and kikippa, a device designed for gamma wave sound therapy. Through its diverse offerings, the company aims to integrate technology seamlessly into everyday life, enhancing communication and interaction.
Telexistence
Series B in 2023
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.
GITAI is a Tokyo-based space robotics company developing humanoid telepresence robots to enable labor in space. Founded in 2016, it designs and deploys robotic systems for tasks on space stations, lunar bases, satellites, and related infrastructure, with the aim of reducing human workload and operational costs. Its products include the G1 general-purpose robot for automating a broad range of internal and external activities on space platforms, the S1 for specialized tasks and on-orbit servicing, and the H1 robot manipulation system for ground-based teleoperation of in-space operations. Through agile development and vertical integration, GITAI seeks to advance safe, reliable robotic labor for exploration, construction, maintenance, and research in space.
New Innovations
Series A in 2023
New Innovations Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing AI-based robots for cafes. Their flagship product, √C, is an unmanned cafe robot equipped with demand forecast capabilities. This robot aims to provide coffee tailored to customers' taste preferences, busyness, physical condition, and mood, reducing waiting times and enabling more efficient operations for cafes. The company has secured funding from investors such as Zashid Capital and DEEPCORE, totaling 70 million yen in July 2019. New Innovations is currently collaborating with Nankai Electric Railway to install √C at Namba Station/Namba Skyo for demonstration experiments starting August 1, 2019.
Toggle is a United States-based company that specializes in robotics as a service (RaaS) for the construction industry. It focuses on automating the assembly of rebar cages for reinforced concrete applications, enhancing efficiency and precision in construction processes. Toggle's offerings include two-arm robotic platforms and proprietary jig designs capable of constructing various shapes directly from computer blueprints. In addition to its core services, the company also provides pre-assembly solutions, contributing to the advancement of robotics and automation in the construction sector.
Aeronext is a Japanese drone technology company focused on center-of-gravity control to enhance performance and safety. Its technology adjusts the drone’s center of gravity in flight to optimize stability and payload handling, enabling safer use of drones in industrial applications. The company develops drone technology and sells its products and solutions.
Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.
SLAMcore Limited
Series A in 2022
SLAMcore develops simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for augmented/virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Its technology enables moving robots to localize, navigate, and understand unfamiliar surroundings using visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and event camera SLAM. The company's ETAM 2D and ETAM 3D methods demonstrate real-time, high dynamic range, and resolution intensity for event-based cameras. SLAMcore licenses its algorithms for smart technology like drones and self-driving vehicles.
RightHand Robotics
Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.
Telexistence
Series A in 2021
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.
GITAI is a Tokyo-based space robotics company developing humanoid telepresence robots to enable labor in space. Founded in 2016, it designs and deploys robotic systems for tasks on space stations, lunar bases, satellites, and related infrastructure, with the aim of reducing human workload and operational costs. Its products include the G1 general-purpose robot for automating a broad range of internal and external activities on space platforms, the S1 for specialized tasks and on-orbit servicing, and the H1 robot manipulation system for ground-based teleoperation of in-space operations. Through agile development and vertical integration, GITAI seeks to advance safe, reliable robotic labor for exploration, construction, maintenance, and research in space.
Swift Navigation
Series C in 2021
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.
Pixie Dust Technologies
Series A in 2019
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in the development of advanced computational technologies, particularly in phased array and digital fabrication. The company’s notable product is its ultrasonic phased array system, which enables the generation of force in mid-air, allowing for unique applications such as transporting objects without physical contact, delivering targeted sounds to individuals in a crowd, and directing guide dogs. Additionally, Pixie Dust Technologies creates innovative devices like Sound Hug, which combines music with light and vibration, and Sonorepro, a hair care device utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure stimulation. Other products include Vuevo, a service that visualizes conversations among multiple participants, and kikippa, a device designed for gamma wave sound therapy. Through its diverse offerings, the company aims to integrate technology seamlessly into everyday life, enhancing communication and interaction.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.
Connected Robotics
Series A in 2019
Connected Robotics Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic arms for enterprises. Their flagship product, OctoChef, is a cooking robot designed to address labor shortages in the restaurant industry. Utilizing artificial intelligence, image processing, and robot control technologies, OctoChef aims to enhance efficiency and worker satisfaction by automating kitchen tasks. The company serves a variety of clients, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events, providing fun and healthy meal options while contributing to societal improvements.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.
LinkWiz, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Hamamatsu-shi, Japan, specializes in developing and selling software for intelligent robot systems. The company's primary products include L-ROBOT, a control solution for robots performing tasks such as welding and coating, and L-QUALIFY, an inspection software for production lines. These solutions have been adopted by major companies, including auto manufacturers. Additionally, LinkWiz offers technical consulting services to support its clients in implementing these advanced robotics technologies.
Telexistence
Series A in 2018
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.
StradVision
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2014, StradVision develops perception algorithms for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. Its core product, SVNet, enables external vehicle perception through various platforms to detect and recognize objects, while SVNet Internal monitors driver and passenger status for personalized vehicle settings. StradVision's Auto Labeling Tool automates object annotation for efficient data processing. With headquarters in San Jose, USA, and R&D centers globally, the company is renowned for its high-performing machine learning algorithms and extensive patent portfolio.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, exiii specializes in developing wearable robotic devices that enhance user experience in extended reality (XR). Their flagship product, EXOS, is a haptic device designed to simulate touch sensations, enabling more immersive VR experiences.
Seismic, established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in the production and development of custom garments equipped with built-in flexible electric motors. These garments, known as Powered Clothing, are designed to assist wearers in everyday tasks by providing intelligent wearable strength and natural mobility to muscles and joints. Seismic's team comprises experts in textiles, industrial design, robotics, biomechanics, and data science, working together to create lightweight, connected apparel that can be comfortably worn under any outfit. The company's technology was initially developed at SRI International for a DARPA-funded program aimed at reducing injury risk and enhancing soldier endurance. Seismic spun out of SRI to explore the technology's potential for consumer applications, initially focusing on the aging market due to its size and need.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.
Telexistence
Seed Round in 2017
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.
Seismic, established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in the production and development of custom garments equipped with built-in flexible electric motors. These garments, known as Powered Clothing, are designed to assist wearers in everyday tasks by providing intelligent wearable strength and natural mobility to muscles and joints. Seismic's team comprises experts in textiles, industrial design, robotics, biomechanics, and data science, working together to create lightweight, connected apparel that can be comfortably worn under any outfit. The company's technology was initially developed at SRI International for a DARPA-funded program aimed at reducing injury risk and enhancing soldier endurance. Seismic spun out of SRI to explore the technology's potential for consumer applications, initially focusing on the aging market due to its size and need.
LifeRobotics
Series B in 2016
Through us it is, provides the development of co-robot to help people,
People will contribute to the creation of new value.
Araya
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.
LifeRobotics
Series A in 2016
Through us it is, provides the development of co-robot to help people,
People will contribute to the creation of new value.
LifeRobotics
Series A in 2015
Through us it is, provides the development of co-robot to help people,
People will contribute to the creation of new value.
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of social robots designed to enhance human interaction. Known for its flagship product, Jibo, the company aims to create a companion that can engage with users through natural language understanding, speech recognition, and facial recognition. Jibo is designed to assist users in their daily tasks, learn their preferences, and remind them of important events. The robot can communicate and express emotions, fostering a sense of connection with its users. Jibo, Inc. offers its solutions across various demographics, including adults, seniors, and children, and operates in multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and South America. The company was founded in 2012 and officially launched its product to the public in 2017 after extensive development.
RealGlobe
Venture Round in 2011
RealGlobe, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2008. It specializes in developing Platform-as-a-Service solutions and Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service offerings that automate various operational tasks, including source building, system testing, and delivery. RealGlobe's services extend to educational solutions and emergency medical and disaster response technologies, incorporating drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, the company employs advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics to support its mission of fostering a sustainable society through local production and consumption. Notably, RealGlobe also operates a graphical mapping platform that enhances information sharing between local governments and residents by creating high-fidelity digital twins of real-world environments, which are useful for sectors like construction, engineering, and facilities management.
RealGlobe
Seed Round in 2011
RealGlobe, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2008. It specializes in developing Platform-as-a-Service solutions and Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service offerings that automate various operational tasks, including source building, system testing, and delivery. RealGlobe's services extend to educational solutions and emergency medical and disaster response technologies, incorporating drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, the company employs advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics to support its mission of fostering a sustainable society through local production and consumption. Notably, RealGlobe also operates a graphical mapping platform that enhances information sharing between local governments and residents by creating high-fidelity digital twins of real-world environments, which are useful for sectors like construction, engineering, and facilities management.
Zensys
Venture Round in 2008
Zensys is a company specializing in wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications. It is best known for developing Z-Wave, an affordable two-way wireless mesh network communications technology that allows users to easily and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, including lighting and security, from anywhere in the world. In addition to its core technology, Zensys offers a comprehensive range of products and services, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.
New Innovations Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing AI-based robots for cafes. Their flagship product, √C, is an unmanned cafe robot equipped with demand forecast capabilities. This robot aims to provide coffee tailored to customers' taste preferences, busyness, physical condition, and mood, reducing waiting times and enabling more efficient operations for cafes. The company has secured funding from investors such as Zashid Capital and DEEPCORE, totaling 70 million yen in July 2019. New Innovations is currently collaborating with Nankai Electric Railway to install √C at Namba Station/Namba Skyo for demonstration experiments starting August 1, 2019.