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Rapyuta Robotics

Corporate marketamrlogisticsCurated record
rapyuta-robotics.com

Cloud-based multi-robot coordination platform (rapyuta.io); PA-AMR pick-assist robots with ALICIA open-source multi-robot coordination framework; patented cloud-based navigation, perception, and simulation; ASRS with modular rack flexibility; autonomous forklift robot; Winner of 2024 Good Design Award Gold for ASRS; ETH Zurich / RoboEarth lineage.

HeadquartersTokyo, JP
Founded2014
Corporate funding$81M
Team51-200
Deployments8
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries C
FoundersGajan Mohanarajah (CEO), Arudchelvan Krishnamoorthy (CFO)
Regions servedAsia Pacific, North America
Countries deployedJP, IN
Service footprintHQ Tokyo, Japan; offices in Bengaluru, India and the USA; largest PA-AMR market share in Japan; active US market development (ProMat 2025, MODEX 2026 live demos in Chicago)
Last reviewed2026-07-05
MX

Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinelogistics

AFL (Autonomous Forklift)

  • Lifting height 4.5 m; payload 1.35 tons; throughput ~30 pallets/hour; PLd-class 360° safety sensor; no reflectors or magnetic tape required

    vendor-stated performance and safety specifications

    Claim source
  • Supports 2-3 layer pallet stacking; compatible with all pallet types including iron frame pallets; 3-hour charge time; automatic self-charging

    vendor-stated operational capabilities

    Claim source
Machinelogistics

ASRS

  • Anchorless, modular-type assembly requiring no permanent infrastructure changes; multi-robot control AI; 2024 Good Design Award Gold winner

    vendor-stated design principle and award

    Claim source
Machineamr

PA-AMR

  • Japan's #1 PA-AMR (pick-assist autonomous mobile robot) by market share; up to 50% reduction in total walking distance and up to 2x picking productivity in real-world warehouse workflows

    vendor-stated market position and productivity gains

    Claim source
  • Equipped with front/back LiDAR, two 3D cameras, emergency stop; navigates via rapyuta.io cloud AI coordination

    vendor-stated sensor configuration and navigation platform

    Claim source
Machineamr

PA-AMR XL

  • Max speed 1.4 m/s; payload 45 kg; capacity 75 L x2 totes; operation time ~8 hours; min aisle size 1.2 m

    vendor-stated performance and capacity specifications

    Claim source
  • Adjustable cover width to accommodate various picking container sizes; recommended for shoes, apparel, miscellaneous goods

    vendor-stated configurability for high-volume SKU picking

    Claim source
DP

Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2025-03-19Actus Corporationlogistics/warehouse pickingJPNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-05-01Honda LogiCom3PL warehouseJP20Announcement
2024-02-27Logisteed East Japanwarehouse picking (Kashiwanoha business office)JPNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-01-01Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Nippan)book wholesale / 3PL (N-PORT Niiza)JPNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-01-01Kokubu Kanto-Shinetsufood/beverage warehouseJPNot disclosedAnnouncement
2023-09-27Yasuda Logisticswarehouse / logistics AMRJP7Announcement
2022-01-01Nestlé Japanwarehouse / logisticsJPNot disclosedAnnouncement
2021-01-01ASKUL Logist Corporationwarehouse picking and logisticsJPNot disclosedAnnouncement
CA

Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

2020-07-20Not disclosed

Series B

Investors undisclosed

Round source
Investors on recordGoldman SachsSony Innovation FundSBI InvestmentYaskawa Electric CorporationMonoful Inc.Cyberdyne Inc.BOT LeaseUPSIDER Capital
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Network neighbours

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SVT RoboticsDeploys · Integrator
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-05-08Secured debt financing (Loan-II) from UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund (UPSIDER Capital) to expand rapyuta.io cloud robotics platformBlackBox JP
2026-04-13Showcased upgraded ASRS and PA-AMR with new accuracy-boosting feature at MODEX 2026 (Atlanta)Rapyuta Robotics
2025-03-17First-ever US live public demonstration of ASRS and PA-AMR at ProMat 2025 (Chicago)Robotics 24/7
2024-03-28Secured additional Series C funding from BOT Lease (Tokyo Tomin Bank subsidiary) to expand warehouse automationRapyuta Robotics
2022-04-20Raised JPY 6.4B ($51M) Series C led by Goldman Sachs, bringing total to JPY 10B ($81M)Rapyuta Robotics
SC

Source ledger

27 unique public sources

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Rapyuta Robotics Secures New Financing (Loan-II) from UPSIDER Blue Dream Fund to Expand Warehouse AutomationBlackBox JP · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics secures additional Series C funding from BOT LeaseRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics Secures USD 51 Million in Series C Funding Led by Goldman SachsBusinessWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Japan's Rapyuta Robotics secures $51M in series C round (documents Series B of JPY 700M closed July 2020)The Bridge · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics closed a strategic funding round from Monoful Inc. (GLP Japan group company)Rapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta, developing Android-like platform for robotics, secures $9.5M series A funding (JPY 1.05B follow-on)The Bridge · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics collects USD 10 Million in Series AStartupTicker.ch · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics raises USD 3 million in seed fundingRapyuta Robotics (Medium) · retrieved 2026-07-05
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funding | Rapyuta RoboticsRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta AFL | Rapyuta RoboticsRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics: ASRSRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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PA-AMR | Rapyuta RoboticsRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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PA-AMR High Capacity Model | Rapyuta RoboticsRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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PA-AMR XL deployed at Actus logistics facilityRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Honda LogiCom case studyRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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PA-AMR XL starts operation at Logisteed East Japan KashiwanohaRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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How Nippan tackled labor shortages with Rapyuta ASRSRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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KOKUBU KANTO-SHINETSU CORP. case studyRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Yasuda Warehouse PA-AMR deployment (Atsugi branch)Rapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics: AboutRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Auto-scan: SVT Robotics + Rapyuta Robotics: "es over 3 years. DHL has 8,000+ collaborative robots across global operations. Platform enables depl"press · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Part 2: Nestle Japan Ltd. x ASKUL LOGIST CorporationRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Yasuda Logistics CorporationRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Nippon ExpressRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics MODEX 2026: ASRS and PA-AMRRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ProMat 2025: Rapyuta Robotics to host live demonstration of ASRS, AMRsRobotics 24/7 · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Rapyuta Robotics Secures USD 51 Million in Series C Funding Led by Goldman SachsRapyuta Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05