Kanematsu Corporation Partners with Intuition Robotics to Expand AI Companion Robot "ElliQ" into Japanese Market

Reuters
2025.09.09 02:09
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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.