Aeterlink
Series B in 2025
Aeterlink is a developer of advanced wireless power transfer technology aimed at eliminating the need for wires in various applications. The company specializes in creating wireless devices that can be applied across multiple fields, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and medicine. By enabling the wireless transmission of power over distances, Aeterlink's innovations enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety in industries, allowing for greater flexibility in device placement and reducing the risks associated with traditional wiring. Their technology represents a significant step toward a digital world that operates without the constraints of physical connections.
Triorb is a technology company focused on advancing robot mobility through innovative software and hardware solutions. It specializes in developing robotic technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety within manufacturing environments. Triorb's movement system integrates a ball-driven omnidirectional mechanism with coordinated movement capabilities, enabling robots to transport various objects that cannot be handled by a single unit. This cooperative transportation system allows multiple robots to work together, improving operational effectiveness for businesses in need of automated solutions.
Aeterlink
Series B in 2024
Aeterlink is a developer of advanced wireless power transfer technology aimed at eliminating the need for wires in various applications. The company specializes in creating wireless devices that can be applied across multiple fields, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and medicine. By enabling the wireless transmission of power over distances, Aeterlink's innovations enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety in industries, allowing for greater flexibility in device placement and reducing the risks associated with traditional wiring. Their technology represents a significant step toward a digital world that operates without the constraints of physical connections.
Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.
Qibitech
Venture Round in 2024
Qibitech is a technology company focused on developing advanced robotic solutions and remote control services. It has created HATS, a system that allows a human operator to remotely enhance the functionality of robots, thereby improving their flexibility and efficiency. In addition to HATS, Qibitech offers a platform for integrating operational data with business improvement systems. The company specializes in contract development, provides research reports on technological trends and patents, and offers technical consulting related to intelligent robots and Internet of Things systems. By leveraging its expertise, Qibitech aims to help customers address their specific challenges and enhance their operational capabilities.
DeepX
Venture Round in 2020
DeepX, Inc. is an artificial intelligence startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016 by graduates from the University of Tokyo. The company specializes in developing software that enhances mechanization and automation across various industries, including construction, food processing, manufacturing, port transport, and agriculture. By leveraging deep learning and machine control technologies, DeepX addresses significant challenges such as labor shortages and the need for skilled workers in harsh environments. The company aims to automate a wide range of machinery, from small industrial robots to large equipment, utilizing advanced techniques like Deep Reinforcement Learning to ensure flexible operation in diverse conditions. With a focus on contributing to societal solutions in response to Japan's aging population and declining workforce, DeepX is positioned to make a meaningful impact through its innovative projects.
Rapyuta Robotics
Series B in 2020
Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, with a subsidiary in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in cloud-connected multi-robotic systems for the security and inspection markets. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich), the company employs around 90 people globally, with additional offices in India. Rapyuta Robotics has developed a platform that simplifies the deployment of robotic solutions by integrating hardware, software, sensor data, and applications in the cloud. This allows businesses to manage various robots and sensors centrally, reducing the need for in-house robotics expertise. By leveraging advanced control research and artificial intelligence technology, Rapyuta Robotics facilitates the creation of an open and coordinated robotics ecosystem, enabling companies to concentrate on their core business processes rather than on the complexities of robotics management.
Smart Robotics
Series B in 2019
Smart Robotics is a Dutch company that specializes in software and rental services for robotics, primarily catering to the manufacturing and intralogistics sectors. The company provides flexible robotic solutions that enhance automation processes while supporting local production and maintaining employment within the supply chain. By leveraging existing industrial hardware, such as robot arms, cameras, and sensors, Smart Robotics focuses on developing modular collaborative robots that can be quickly programmed to adapt to various tasks and environments. Their innovative approach emphasizes cooperation, technology, and flexibility, allowing them to serve both national and international markets effectively. Based in the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, Smart Robotics maintains strong partnerships with Eindhoven University of Technology and other national stakeholders in hardware and service, positioning itself as a leader in the robotics industry.
Realtime Robotics
Series A in 2019
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
RT Corporation
Series B in 2019
RT Corporation, based in Chiyoda ku, Japan, develops and sells a range of robots and robotic components, focusing on both military and service applications. Its product lineup includes specialized robots such as army-type models and micro mouse robots, including the CRANE-X7, AI Chip V3, and GAINER mini. The company also offers a variety of services, encompassing robot development, hardware and software creation, compound biopsy services, and contract manufacturing. Established in 2005, RT Corporation aims to meet the growing demands for service robots in various domestic and international markets, leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings.
Kyoto Robotics
Venture Round in 2019
Kyoto Robotics Corporation is a robotics and automation company based in Kusatsu, Japan, founded in 2000. The company specializes in developing intelligent picking robots tailored for logistics systems, focusing on applications such as palletizing and piece-picking. Kyoto Robotics offers advanced solutions that incorporate a 3D robot vision system capable of object recognition and pose estimation, allowing the robots to intelligently navigate and control their movements. In addition to its robotic products, the company also provides technical support services to ensure effective integration and operation. Formerly known as 3D MEDiA Co., Ltd., Kyoto Robotics adopted its current name in January 2018.
SLAMcore
Seed Round in 2018
SLAMcore Limited specializes in developing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions tailored for various applications, including robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company has created advanced SLAM software that enables robots and devices equipped with outward-facing sensors to understand and navigate unfamiliar environments. Their technology includes Visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and Event Camera SLAM, which collectively enhance real-time spatial understanding. By fusing data from multiple sensors, SLAMcore's platform utilizes computer vision and machine learning to improve the efficiency and accuracy of robotic systems. The company offers a software development kit (SDK) that facilitates rapid prototyping for commercial products, allowing for customization on standard computing platforms. Through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, SLAMcore aims to integrate its core technology into everyday products, making spatial intelligence more accessible and practical in various industries.
Meltin MMI
Series A in 2017
Meltin MMI Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of cyborg-technology robotics for the medical sector. The company manufactures advanced wire-driven robotic systems, including biosensors and prosthetic hands, which facilitate fine finger movements for amputees. Meltin MMI employs bio-signal processing technology to analyze human body movements and intentions, allowing users to control robotic devices with minimal effort. The company gained recognition for its innovations and participated in the Cybathlon 2016, where it showcased its capabilities and received the Microsoft Innovation Award.
Ispace Technologies
Series A in 2017
Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.
Groove X, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015, that specializes in the design and development of household robots infused with artificial intelligence and social robotics. These innovative robots aim to provide companionship and emotional support, addressing the challenges posed by societal trends such as aging populations, nuclear families, and dual-income households. Groove X focuses on creating a next-generation household robot that fosters genuine emotional connections, offering users warmth and companionship in their daily lives.
Realtime Robotics
Seed Round in 2017
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
Intuition Robotics
Series A in 2017
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, founded in 2015. It specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at improving the quality of life for older adults. The company’s technology includes robots that facilitate seamless connections between older individuals and their family and friends, making technology more accessible and user-friendly. By employing proprietary algorithms, Intuition Robotics' digital companions proactively engage users, helping to address challenges such as loneliness, social isolation, and health issues. The company’s focus is on enabling older adults to maintain their independence for longer periods while promoting an active lifestyle.
RT Corporation
Series A in 2017
RT Corporation, based in Chiyoda ku, Japan, develops and sells a range of robots and robotic components, focusing on both military and service applications. Its product lineup includes specialized robots such as army-type models and micro mouse robots, including the CRANE-X7, AI Chip V3, and GAINER mini. The company also offers a variety of services, encompassing robot development, hardware and software creation, compound biopsy services, and contract manufacturing. Established in 2005, RT Corporation aims to meet the growing demands for service robots in various domestic and international markets, leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings.
Exvision
Funding Round in 2017
Exvision Inc., founded in 2009 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in advanced computer vision technologies for consumer electronics. The company develops next-generation sensing and control platforms aimed at enhancing human-machine communication. Its innovative solutions include a gesture recognition system, a high-speed tracking microscope, a book-flipping scanning system, and an auto pan-tilt inspection system. By focusing on transforming high-speed computer vision into scalable applications, Exvision enables industries to capture and process information from fast-moving objects efficiently, thereby improving operational effectiveness and image quality.
SLAMcore
Pre Seed Round in 2017
SLAMcore Limited specializes in developing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions tailored for various applications, including robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company has created advanced SLAM software that enables robots and devices equipped with outward-facing sensors to understand and navigate unfamiliar environments. Their technology includes Visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and Event Camera SLAM, which collectively enhance real-time spatial understanding. By fusing data from multiple sensors, SLAMcore's platform utilizes computer vision and machine learning to improve the efficiency and accuracy of robotic systems. The company offers a software development kit (SDK) that facilitates rapid prototyping for commercial products, allowing for customization on standard computing platforms. Through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, SLAMcore aims to integrate its core technology into everyday products, making spatial intelligence more accessible and practical in various industries.
MJI Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in the development of communication robots, particularly the Tapia model. Tapia is designed to enhance personal connections by helping users stay in touch with friends and family, organizing schedules, and providing information about news and weather. Additionally, it offers hands-free access to media and smart home devices. MJI aims to create robots that can serve various roles, such as office assistants, receptionists, and caregivers, while promoting a vision of joyful innovation. The company leverages advanced machine learning technologies to facilitate human-robot interaction, enabling the robots to assist with daily tasks, enhance security, and provide home care, thereby enriching the lives of individuals and families.
Groove X
Seed Round in 2016
Groove X, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015, that specializes in the design and development of household robots infused with artificial intelligence and social robotics. These innovative robots aim to provide companionship and emotional support, addressing the challenges posed by societal trends such as aging populations, nuclear families, and dual-income households. Groove X focuses on creating a next-generation household robot that fosters genuine emotional connections, offering users warmth and companionship in their daily lives.
Kyoto Robotics
Venture Round in 2016
Kyoto Robotics Corporation is a robotics and automation company based in Kusatsu, Japan, founded in 2000. The company specializes in developing intelligent picking robots tailored for logistics systems, focusing on applications such as palletizing and piece-picking. Kyoto Robotics offers advanced solutions that incorporate a 3D robot vision system capable of object recognition and pose estimation, allowing the robots to intelligently navigate and control their movements. In addition to its robotic products, the company also provides technical support services to ensure effective integration and operation. Formerly known as 3D MEDiA Co., Ltd., Kyoto Robotics adopted its current name in January 2018.
Groove X
Seed Round in 2016
Groove X, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015, that specializes in the design and development of household robots infused with artificial intelligence and social robotics. These innovative robots aim to provide companionship and emotional support, addressing the challenges posed by societal trends such as aging populations, nuclear families, and dual-income households. Groove X focuses on creating a next-generation household robot that fosters genuine emotional connections, offering users warmth and companionship in their daily lives.
New Innovations Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven robots specifically for cafes. Its flagship product, the unmanned cafe robot known as "√C," utilizes demand-supply forecasting AI to serve coffee tailored to individual customer preferences, taking into account factors such as taste, busyness, physical condition, and mood. This innovative approach allows for a more personalized coffee experience while enhancing operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector. The robot is positioned as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human workers, aiming to complement existing roles in the industry. In collaboration with Nankai Electric Railway, New Innovations began demonstration experiments for the √C robot at Namba Station in August 2019, marking a significant step towards integrating advanced robotics into everyday cafe operations.