Kanematsu Corporation Partners with Intuition Robotics to Expand AI Companion Robot "ElliQ" into Japanese Market
Kanematsu Corporation has partnered with Intuition Robotics to introduce the AI companion robot, ElliQ, to the Japanese market. This marks Intuition Robotics' first international expansion beyond the U.S. Kanematsu will utilize its network to co-develop and sell the Japanese version of ElliQ, addressing challenges from Japan's aging population. Additionally, Kanematsu has invested in Intuition Robotics, contributing to a total equity funding of $85 million, aligning with its initiative to innovate in healthcare and robotics for older adults in Japan.
Kanematsu Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with Intuition Robotics Ltd. to expand the market for the AI companion robot, ElliQ, in Japan. This collaboration marks the first international expansion of Intuition Robotics outside the United States. Kanematsu will leverage its extensive network to co-develop, sell, and provide services for the Japanese market version of ElliQ, aiming to address the challenges posed by Japan’s aging society. As part of this partnership, Kanematsu has also invested in Intuition Robotics, contributing to the company’s total equity funding of $85 million. This collaboration aligns with Kanematsu’s strategic initiative to foster innovation in healthcare, robotics, and AI, enriching the lives of older adults in Japan. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Kanematsu Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 09, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
