What FA Robot Management does

FA Robot Management Ltd. (FAロボットマネジメント株式会社) is a Japanese factory automation consulting and robot system integration firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, with a robot laboratory in Noda, Chiba. The company targets Japanese small-to-mid-size manufacturers (≤50 employees) across machining, food, painting, assembly, welding, and grinding sectors, addressing acute labor shortages, aging workforces, and technology succession challenges through a structured 10-step consulting engagement that runs from free on-site diagnosis and investment analysis through hardware installation, commissioning, and post-installation operational support.

The company's technology portfolio integrates collaborative robots, measurement instruments, control systems, and custom jigs into turnkey automation solutions. It distributes and integrates cobots from DOBOT (CRA series, NOVA series, MG400) and REALMAN (RM, RML, ECO, GEN series), and combines them with Fronius welding power sources, IntelligentLaser laser seam tracking sensors, OYMotion dexterous robot hands, DH Robotics grippers, KEYENCE measurement/inspection systems, and Universal Robots arms. Its proprietary WELDPATH 3D system uses NVIDIA Orin AGX 200TOPS processing and MECH-MIND 3D cameras to perform AI-driven welding path generation from a positioning pen input, achieving ±0.5mm path accuracy and a 70%+ arc-on rate without requiring 3D CAD models.

FA Robot Management operates on a dual revenue model combining professional services (consulting fees) and hardware sales (custom robot systems priced per project on a quote basis). DOBOT collaborative robot systems are positioned in the 1–3 million yen per-unit range, and automation projects are sold as multi-year contracts. The company is privately held, founder-controlled (Representative Director Yousuke Miwa), with disclosed registered capital of ¥3,000,000 (~$20,000 USD) and no external funding rounds, parent company, or disclosed subsidiary structure.

Name

FA Robot Management

Legal name

FAロボットマネジメント株式会社

Website

https://faroma.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FA Robot Management is a Japanese factory automation consulting and robot system integrator founded in 2015, serving small-to-mid-size domestic manufacturers across machining, welding, painting, and assembly with cobot-based turnkey automation solutions and a 10-step consulting engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Robotics

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Collaborative robot integration
• Factory automation consulting
• Welding automation systems
• Robot system integration
• Laser seam tracking

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiba

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing Automation Consulting: 10-step consulting service covering site analysis, automation concept design, investment analysis, element testing, system design, subsidy application, assembly, commissioning, and operational support. Revenue generated through consulting fees and project management services.
2. Robot System Solutions Development, Manufacturing, and Sales: Design, build, and sell integrated automation systems centered on collaborative robots. Systems include custom jigs, PLC/control panels, vision inspection systems, and material handling/welding/grinding/painting automation equipment. Revenue from system sales and potentially ongoing maintenance/support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FA Robot Management provides factory automation consulting and integrated robot system solutions for Japanese small and medium-sized manufacturers. The company delivers a structured 10-step engagement covering on-site analysis, automation concept design, investment evaluation, system design, installation, and post-installation operational support. It designs, builds, and sells automation systems centered on collaborative robots (DOBOT, REALMAN) with integrated sensors (IntelligentLaser, KEYENCE), welding power sources (Fronius), PLCs, and custom jigs for welding, grinding, painting, inspection, and material handling applications.

Product overview

FA Robot Management provides factory automation consulting and robot system solutions for manufacturing. The portfolio includes collaborative robots (DOBOT CRA/NOVA Series, REALMAN RM/RML/ECO/GEN Series), AI-powered welding systems (WELDPATH 3D), laser seam tracking sensors (IntelligentLaser), bionic robot hands (ROH series), and compound robotic systems. The company integrates third-party equipment including Fronius welding machines and KEYENCE inspection systems into complete automation solutions. Core offerings span welding, grinding, painting, coating, and machine tending automation with consulting services from planning through commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WELDPATH 3D: AI welding support solution for non-standard welding, multi-variety small-batch production, featuring a positioning pen for intuitive input, 3D model-free setup, ~45 second new work start time, and 70%+ arc-on rate. Powered by Universal Robots arm with NVIDIA Orin AGX processing.
• DOBOT
• REALMAN
• Fronius
• IntelligentLaser
• OYMotion

Products and services

• WELDPATH 3D AI welding support solution using positioning pen input and 3D vision (MECH-MIND camera with NVIDIA Orin AGX 200TOPS processing) for automatic robot path generation on a Universal Robots arm. Designed for non-standard welding and multi-product small-batch production environments. Targeted at Japanese manufacturers needing flexible welding automation.
• DOBOT CRA Series Collaborative Robot Next-generation collaborative robot with SafeSkin non-contact detection, ±0.02mm repeatability, max speed 3m/s, and 25% faster cycle time versus prior models. Distributed and integrated by FA Robot Management for Japanese manufacturers.
• NOVA-GRAY Series Collaborative Robot Compact collaborative robot for industrial applications with ±0.05mm accuracy, low noise operation, and cost-effective entry-level pricing. Distributed by FA Robot Management for Japanese small-to-mid-size manufacturers.
• DOBOT Welding Package Complete welding automation package using DOBOT collaborative robots with easy teaching, SafeSkin non-contact safety, and compatibility with major welding equipment manufacturers. Targeted at manufacturers seeking turnkey welding automation.
• REALMAN RM Series Lightweight Robot Arm Ultra-lightweight humanoid robot arms (6-DOF and 7-DOF) with 5kg payload, 7.2-7.9kg weight, and integrated controller. Includes basic and 6-axis force sensor versions. Distributed in Japan by FA Robot Management.
• REALMAN RML Series Long-Reach Robot Arm 6-DOF long-reach robot arms with 900-928.5mm working radius, 3kg payload, and integrated controller. Distributed by FA Robot Management for extended workspace applications.
• REALMAN ECO Series Robot Arm Cost-effective 6-DOF robot arms (ECO62, ECO65) with 1-5kg payload and integrated controller. Basic and 6-axis force sensor versions available. Distributed by FA Robot Management for budget-conscious automation.
• IntelligentLaser Seam Tracking System Laser vision seam tracking system for automatic robot path correction. Detects weld seams with 0.05mm precision and 12m/min scan speed, handles gaps up to 6mm. Compatible with KUKA, ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, and other major robot brands. Distributed in Japan by FA Robot Management.
• Compound Robot Series Dual-arm compound robots, dual-arm lifting robots, and single-arm compound robots for healthcare, industrial assembly, and research applications. Includes massage/therapy robots and AMRs. Distributed by FA Robot Management.
• ROH Series Bionic Robot Hands Bionic dexterous robot hands with tactile sensors across ROH-AP001, ROH-AP002, ROH-AP003, and ROH-LiteS001 models. Features multi-dimensional force sensing, 11 active joints, 0.1N precision control, and up to 30kg lifting capacity. Distributed by FA Robot Management.
• Factory Automation Consulting Services Factory automation consulting covering site analysis, automation concept design, investment evaluation, element testing, system design, subsidy application support, assembly, commissioning, and operational support. Includes free initial on-site diagnosis and site report. Targeted at Japanese SME manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free site diagnosis and automation report provided to prospects
• +6 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• DOBOTcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023DOBOT is the primary collaborative robot brand sold and integrated by FA Robot Management. The company offers multiple DOBOT product lines (CRA series, NOVA series) and has established DOBOT Japan (April 2023) as the Japanese subsidiary. DOBOT collaborative robots feature SafeSkin non-contact collision detection, ±0.02mm repeat positioning accuracy, and 3m/s max speed. FA Robot Management has deployed DOBOT robots in welding, inspection, and material handling systems.
• REALMAN (Ruilman Intelligence Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationFA Robot Management distributes REALMAN ultra-lightweight humanoid robot arms. Product lines include RM series (standard), RML series (long-reach), ECO series (economy), and GEN series (entry-level). Annual production capacity exceeds 20,000 units. REALMAN holds core IP in controllers, drivers, motors, and harmonic reducers with independent R&D capability. FA Robot Management also markets compound robots, robot hands, and accessories from REALMAN.
• Fronius (フロニウス)majorTechnology or IntegrationFronius is an Austrian welding machine manufacturer with 70+ years of history. FA Robot Management combines Fronius 500A CMT spatterless welding power sources with DOBOT collaborative robots in their welding automation systems. The company showcases the Fronius + DOBOT + IntelligentLaser integrated welding system at their factory.
• IntelligentLaser (唐山英莱科技有限公司)majorTechnology or IntegrationIntelligentLaser, established 2013 in Tangshan, China, is a pioneer in laser vision seam tracking systems in China. FA Robot Management distributes their SMT series laser sensors in Japan (launched June 2024). Products feature 0.05mm detection accuracy, 12m/min scan speed, and robust anti-interference capability. Compatible with KUKA, ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, and other major robot brands.
• OYMotion (海奥义信息科技有限公司)majorTechnology or IntegrationOYMotion, established 2015 in Shanghai, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in brain-computer interface and embodied intelligent robot core algorithms. The company holds 80+ patents and develops AI-based myoelectric/EEG signal analysis, micro-motor control, and lightweight composite material technologies. FA Robot Management distributes the ROH series robot hands (ROH-AP003, ROH-AP002, ROH-LiteS001, ROH-AP001) featuring high-precision tactile sensing and AI control.
• Universal RobotsmajorTechnology or IntegrationUniversal Robots (Denmark) provides the robotic arm for the WELDPATH 3D AI welding support system distributed by FA Robot Management. The UR arm features ±0.5mm absolute positioning accuracy, 50,000+ hours MTBF, TÜV Rheinland safety certification, and IP54 rating.
• MECH-MINDmajorTechnology or IntegrationMECH-MIND provides the 3D vision camera for the WELDPATH 3D system, achieving ±0.3mm welding positioning accuracy. MECH-MIND has delivered over 15,000 units globally with 100,000+ hours of operation and IP65 rating.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationNVIDIA Orin AGX (200TOPS) serves as the computing platform for WELDPATH 3D's AI processing, providing GPU parallel computing power for real-time path planning, weld seam recognition, and multi-pass welding optimization. The system uses 32GB memory, NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU with 1792 CUDA cores, and 512GB storage.
• KEYENCEmajorTechnology or IntegrationKEYENCE measurement instruments and image processing systems are integrated into FA Robot Management automation solutions. KEYENCE products used include AI image inspection devices, LJ-S measuring sensors, and WM6000 controllers, featured in the company's case studies and reference implementations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mujin: Japan-based robotics software and system integration startup focused on intelligent motion planning for industrial robots and warehouse automation. Comparable to FA Robot Management as a Japanese automation SI but with stronger funding, AI/3D vision IP, and warehousing focus.

Broad incumbents

• Yaskawa Electric: Japan's largest industrial robot manufacturer with broad Motoman line and a deep network of system integrators. Overlaps with FA Robot Management on welding, painting, and material handling automation for Japanese manufacturers but at vastly larger scale.
• Omron: Japanese automation giant spanning PLCs, sensors, motion control, and robotics. Competes with FA Robot Management on factory automation integration for Japanese manufacturers and has stronger enterprise distribution and certification credentials.
• KUKA: German industrial robot and automation integrator with a Japan presence. Overlaps with FA Robot Management on robotic welding and intelligent laser sensor integrations (IntelligentLaser is listed as KUKA-compatible), targeting similar manufacturing customers.
• FANUC: Japanese industrial robot and CNC giant with the largest global installed base of industrial robots. Competes with FA Robot Management across welding, machine tending, and assembly automation, particularly with mid-market and enterprise manufacturers.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Japanese industrial automation incumbent offering MELFA robots, PLCs, and servo systems. Targets the same Japanese manufacturing base as FA Robot Management with a much broader product portfolio and direct sales force.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish automation major offering industrial robots, cobots (GoFa), and integrated automation. Competes for welding and material handling projects in Japanese manufacturing with substantially greater scale and service network.

Direct peers

• REALMAN (Ruilman Intelligence Technology): Chinese lightweight humanoid robot arm maker whose RM, RML, ECO, and GEN series FA Robot Management distributes in Japan. Both a partner and a competitor as REALMAN expands direct international sales channels.
• DOBOT: Chinese collaborative robot manufacturer that is FA Robot Management's anchor brand partner (DOBOT Japan established April 2023). DOBOT also sells direct in Japan, making it both a partner and a competitor on the same SME cobot deals.
• Universal Robots: Denmark-based global cobot vendor whose UR arms FA Robot Management integrates into the WELDPATH 3D system and resells in Japan. Direct peer in the collaborative robotics market with overlapping SME manufacturing customer base.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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