Japan · founded 2014

SoftBank Robotics

A SoftBank Group subsidiary, this company specializes in advanced humanoid and service robotics. They develop interactive robots like Pepper and NAO, aiming to integrate AI-driven automation into various public and commercial environments.

Platforms from SoftBank Robotics

Social and companion robots

Pepper

This wheeled humanoid robot was engineered to interact with people through conversation and a chest-mounted display. It could perceive surroundings and respond to human emotion using its integrated cameras and sensors, suitable for customer-facing environments. Pepper was previously deployed across sectors like retail, hospitality, and education.

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