Humanoid AI Robot Startup 'ATOM' Raises 3 Billion Yen

Humanoid AI robot startup 'ATOM' secured 3 billion yen in seed funding, announcing its goal to commercialize robots by 2025 and contribute 1% to Japan's GDP.

Wed May 27 2026

'ATOM' Secures 3 Billion Yen Investment, Outlines Business Goals

ATOM, a startup developing humanoid AI robots, announced on May 27 that it has successfully raised a total of 3 billion yen through its seed and extension rounds. ATOM stated its ambition to accelerate robot development with this funding and contribute to Japan's future economic growth. The company aims to develop robots that coexist with humans.

Aiming to Contribute 1% to Japan's GDP

ATOM is targeting the commercial launch of its humanoid AI robots by November 2025. The company plans to focus on developing intelligent robots by building a next-generation robot operating system and cloud-based infrastructure. Specifically, ATOM aims to address the labor shortage issue caused by Japan's aging society and contribute 1% to Japan's GDP.

*Source: ITmedia (2026-05-27)*

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