Robotics Startups

Robotics company developing general-purpose and humanoid robots, including its Torobo humanoid robot built with torque sensing and impedance control, for use in manufacturing, logistics, and service settings. It aims to automate repetitive and hazardous manual labor tasks.

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Aladdin develops AI-powered waste sorting systems using computer vision and automated recognition to identify and classify waste materials with high accuracy. The company offers cloud-based analytics and is developing autonomous humanoid robots for waste management automation.

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A Japanese warehousing and logistics company providing warehouse consulting, warehouse management systems, automated warehouse solutions, and maintenance services across multiple locations in Japan.

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FaroStarVision is a smartphone application service that enables users to easily share and view disaster-related information with location and temporal data during emergency situations. The service serves both individual consumers via free mobile apps and organizations through a paid enterprise system.

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Highlanders develops Physical AI, including a foundational AI model called Kepler and its own robot hardware, using a real-world data flywheel where each deployed unit acts as a sensor to improve physical intelligence. It targets industrial use cases across automotive, logistics, and manufacturing.

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QBIT Robotics develops robotics packages for the service industry and provides robot deployment support, consulting, and robotics service provider offerings. The company has built restaurant concierge robots, cafe robots, and related systems for hospitality venues.

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Red Dot Drone Japan develops software solutions for drone operations, including remote piloting, automated storage and charging systems, AI-powered object detection and behavior analysis, and data visualization tools. The company serves organizations requiring safe and efficient unmanned drone deployment across surveillance, disaster response, and commercial applications.

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Robofull develops small-lot robotic automation systems and uses its own integration technology and factory database to propose and install easy-to-operate automation equipment. It targets small and mid-sized manufacturers in Japan facing labor shortages.

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USEN is a Japanese company operating across retail store digital transformation, entertainment, music distribution, media, and robotics sectors. Founded in 1961, it serves retail businesses and entertainment consumers through a portfolio of diversified services.

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ARCS Inc. develops AI and robotics automation tools that help research laboratories standardize and streamline their operations. The company works with universities and businesses to build reliable, practical products for lab environments.

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Qibitech develops HATS, a robot control and remote-support software platform, and provides a package service covering planning, deployment, operation, and maintenance of robots for factories, warehouses, and medical facilities. It offers autonomous transport robots, depalletizing arm robots, inspection robots, and collaborative research robots, primarily for the Japanese market.

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Saki Corporation develops automated inspection systems for electronic modules, using image capture to automatically judge good versus defective products on electronic boards and power semiconductors. It supplies these quality inspection solutions to manufacturers in electronics and semiconductor production.

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Space Bio-Laboratories develops regenerative medicine technologies and medical devices combining biotech with robotics, including gravity control systems for cell culture and walking assistance devices. The company targets incurable diseases like stroke, spinal cord injury, and myocardial infarction through advanced biotech research and rehabilitation solutions.

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Seiko Electric is a Japanese manufacturer of electrical and power equipment, serving sectors including power generation, public infrastructure, industrial applications, and information systems. The company produces power electronics, electronic control equipment, and robots.

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Kukanchi is a startup developing autonomous underwater drones and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for industrial exploration and research. The company designs, manufactures, and sells underwater robotics to expand human activity into deep ocean environments.

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Jiangsu Jinwang Intelligent Technology develops, manufactures, sells, and services automated smart-factory equipment for agrochemical formulation companies, covering intelligent processing, packaging, warehousing, operations, and service. The company operates as a service-oriented industrial equipment platform and is based in Changzhou, China.

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Megarobo (镁伽科技) develops autonomous agents and multi-agent systems combining AI and robotic automation for smart laboratories and intelligent manufacturing. It serves clients in life sciences, chemicals, food and beverage, agriculture, consumer-grade integrated circuits, and new energy, primarily in China.

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Leishen Intelligent System designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors — including 1550nm fiber, 905nm hybrid solid-state, mechanical multi-line, and FMCW types — along with laser ranging sensors, automated forklifts (AGV/AMR), and 3D SLAM controllers. It supplies perception hardware and industry solutions for autonomous driving, smart transportation, logistics, rail transit, surveying, security, and industrial automation.

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Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC) develops advanced aircraft platforms and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) aimed at defense and military customers. Its work centers on autonomous systems, robotics, and aerial platforms with a focus on aligning to defense market demand.

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Ageless Innovation designs play-based products, including robotic Joy For All Companion Pets that respond to voice and touch, aimed at improving well-being and reducing loneliness for older adults. The company also targets healthcare administrators, providers, and care facilities seeking to improve quality-of-life metrics for patients and residents.

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AGEYE builds an integrated platform for controlled environment agriculture, combining sensors and controls, a farm ERP with an AI agent, and robotic automation for tasks such as seeding, harvesting, and scouting. It serves commercial growers and farm operators seeking to increase yields, reduce labor, and improve profitability.

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Ainstein designs mmWave radar sensors and related hardware and software—combining sensor fusion and AI—for autonomous drones, ADAS, specialty vehicles, and industrial IoT sensing. It serves commercial customers across the aerospace, automotive/specialty vehicle, and sports technology markets and is based in Lawrence, Kansas.

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Alquist uses robotics and 3D printing with sustainable materials to construct commercial, residential, and infrastructure buildings. It works as a technology provider partnering with developers, general contractors, builders, and academic institutions, and also develops a 3D printing construction curriculum with Aims Community College.

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American Drone Network operates a digital platform and ecosystem for agricultural drone services, connecting farmers, pilots, and industry partners to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. The platform centralizes flight data, chemical usage, and maintenance information to enable more accurate job estimates and predictable operations across the agricultural aviation industry.

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