What Dobot Japan does

Dobot Japan Co., Ltd. (Dobot Japan株式会社) is the Japanese sales and technical-support subsidiary of Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd. (Dobot Robotics), a Chinese collaborative robot manufacturer founded in 2015 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2432.HK) since December 23, 2024. Dobot Japan operates from a Tokyo headquarters (Minato-ku, Tokyo) and a Nagoya Technical Center that also houses the Nagoya Palletizing Test Centre. The parent group designs, manufactures, and distributes collaborative robot (cobot) arms and related automation products, holding 973 patents and ranking #1 in cobot patent applications globally, with cumulative shipments exceeding 100,000 units across 100+ countries.

Dobot's product portfolio spans the full cobot payload range — from the desktop MG400 and educational Magician series, through the SCARA M1 Pro, CR Series (3-16 kg, ±0.02 mm repeatability, 22 safety features, ISO 13849 and ISO/TS 15066 certified), CRA Series and Nova Series compact cobots, to the heavy-duty CR30H (30 kg, 300°/s via HyperMove algorithm). Differentiated technologies include SafeSkin pre-collision sensing (industry's only mass-produced non-contact safety system, enabling 1 m/s collaborative speed), TrueMotion trajectory control, DH parameter compensation, and AMMR autonomous mobile manipulators. The 2025 portfolio added the ATOM embodied AI humanoid robot, the X-Trainer AI data collection platform, and the CRA-IP68 harsh-environment series. Accessories (SMC, OnRobot, DynPick grippers and sensors) and 50+ process software packages (welding, palletizing, screwdriving, polishing, assembly) form a plug-and-play ecosystem, with secondary development SDKs in Java, C++, C#, Python, ROS, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.

Dobot generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of cobot arms, accessories, and end-effectors distributed via 350+ channel partners across 80+ countries, supplemented by process software packages (recurring) and professional services (deployment, integration, training, 24/7 FAE support). The go-to-market combines a channel-partner model (Dobot Japan sells exclusively through distributors and integrators) with enterprise field sales targeting Fortune 500 manufacturers (Foxconn, BYD, Coca-Cola, Breezy/ASBIS, Stanić Group). Multi-year contracts are typical, pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and customer segments span manufacturing/industrial automation (primary), education (6,000+ institutions), electronics refurbishment, and emerging service/new retail applications.

Name

Dobot Japan

Legal name

Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://jp.dobot-robots.com/

Company type

Public

Operating status

Ipo

Short description

Dobot Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd. (Dobot Robotics), a publicly listed collaborative and humanoid robot manufacturer. It sells industrial cobots, the ATOM humanoid, accessories, and software packages through 350+ channel partners to manufacturers and enterprises across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Collaborative Robotics

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) (IMAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanoid & General-Purpose Robots (HDAAAIAJ), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Collaborative robots
• Industrial automation
• Cobot arms
• Palletizing solutions
• Humanoid robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen (Headquarters)

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collaborative Robot Hardware Sales: Sale of physical cobot arms across multiple payload/range tiers (MG400, M1 Pro, CR Series, CRA Series, Nova Series, CRAS Series, Magician/E6/Lite, humanoid ATOM, X-Trainer). Products range from desktop 4-axis to 6-axis industrial cobots up to 30 kg payload. Sales through channel partners, distributors, and direct enterprise sales.
2. Accessories & End-Effectors: Ecosystem accessories including grippers (vacuum, electric, pneumatic, magnetic), vision kits (2D/3D cameras), force sensors, safety sensors, lifting columns, sliding rails, and tool changers. Sold as add-ons to robot arms through the same distribution channels.
3. Process Software Packages: Task-specific software packages for welding, palletizing, screwdriving, polishing, assembly, loading/unloading covering 50+ tasks across 8 major industries. Delivered as bundled solutions with hardware or as separate licenses.
4. Professional Services & Training: On-site deployment, integration, training (online and in-person), and FAE support provided by 24/7 technical teams. Paid service offerings complement product sales for enterprise deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Dobot Japan sells industrial collaborative robot (cobot) arms and related automation hardware, accessories, and process software packages through its authorized distributor and integrator network. The product line spans desktop 4-axis to industrial 6-axis cobots with payloads from 0.5 kg to 30 kg, plus the ATOM embodied AI humanoid robot, the X-Trainer AI training system, SafeSkin pre-collision sensing accessories, grippers, vision kits, force sensors, and process packages for welding, palletizing, screwdriving, polishing, assembly, loading/unloading, and inspection applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CR Series Collaborative Robots Safe and flexible 6-axis collaborative robots with six payload options (3kg, 5kg, 7kg, 10kg, 12kg, 16kg) and repeatability of ±0.02 mm. Certified to ISO 13849 and ISO/TS 15066 with 22 built-in safety features and optional SafeSkin wearable. For manufacturers and integrators across automotive, electronics, metal processing, food & beverage, and chemical industries.
• CRA Series Collaborative Robots Next-generation collaborative robot series with improved efficiency, safety, and stability for industrial automation tasks. Sub-models include CR20A (20 kg payload), CRAF series, and the CRA-IP68 series for harsh environments. Achieves 25% palletizing cycle time reduction. For manufacturers seeking higher efficiency next-gen cobots.
• DOBOT CR30H Heavy-Duty Collaborative Robot Heavy-duty collaborative robot with 30 kg payload and 300°/s joint speed using the proprietary HyperMove algorithm, boosting production efficiency by up to 20%. Available in Touch Edition with torque sensors and Food Clean Edition with NSF certification for dairy and frozen food production. For heavy-payload industrial and food-grade automation.
• DOBOT ATOM Embodied AI Humanoid Robot The world's first embodied intelligent humanoid robot achieving manipulation and straight-knee walking. Developed to accelerate embodied intelligent robotics alongside NVIDIA's Physics AI Global Ecosystem. For advanced research, AI training, and emerging service/manufacturing applications.
• DOBOT X-Trainer AI Data Collection and Training Robot System AI data collection and training robot system for embodied AI agent training. Adopted by multiple major manufacturing enterprises. For companies and research institutions building embodied AI and robotics foundation models.
• Nova Series Collaborative Robots Compact, ultra-lightweight 6-axis collaborative robots designed for various commercial and industrial applications. Sub-models include Nova 2 and Nova 5; Nova 2s variant delivers 40% footprint reduction and ±0.05 mm repeatability with wired/wireless seamless switching. For new retail, commercial automation, and space-constrained deployments.
• CRAS Series Compact Collaborative Robots Compact collaborative robot series spanning CR3AS, CR5AS, and CR10AS models for mid-payload applications. Designed for space-efficient industrial automation deployments. For manufacturers seeking compact, lightweight cobot solutions.
• DOBOT MG400 Desktop Collaborative Robot The world's first desktop-grade industrial collaborative robot with 500g–16kg payload range. Ultra-compact, easy-to-use design for industrial automation tasks on a desktop scale. Achieves 99.9%+ inspection accuracy for IC visual inspection. For SMEs, educational labs, and compact production lines.
• DOBOT M1 Pro SCARA Robot SCARA collaborative robot for high-speed pick-and-place, assembly, and sorting applications. For electronics, pharmaceutical, and precision assembly manufacturers.
• DOBOT Magician E6 Educational Robot Industrial-grade educational robot for AI, smart manufacturing, and scientific research education. Won the German Red Dot Design Award (2023). For universities, technical colleges, K-12 STEM programs, and research institutions.
• DOBOT Magician Desktop Robot Arm World's first desktop-grade, high-precision, multi-functional robot arm. Won Red Dot Design Award (2018), iF Award (2018), CES 2018 Innovation Award. Used for STEAM learning, vocational training, and light automation tasks. For educational institutions and hobbyists.
• DOBOT Magician Lite Educational Robot Lightweight entry-level desktop educational robot arm. Won the German iF Innovative Design Award (2020). For K-12 STEAM learning and beginner programming education.
• DobotLab Educational Platform Educational platform accompanying Dobot's educational robot line for curriculum delivery, programming skills development, and STEAM learning. For K-12 schools and higher education institutions.
• DOBOT CRA-IP68 Series Harsh-Environment Collaborative Robots IP68-rated collaborative robot series with dust-tight and liquid-protected design for harsh industrial environments with oil, coolant, and dust exposure. Features built-in pressurized air system. For CNC machine tending, cutting, grinding, welding, and automated food preparation in metal processing and food production facilities.
• SafeSkin Pre-Collision Detection System Optional wearable pre-collision sensing accessory for CR3/CR5/CR10 cobots. Industry's first mass-produced non-contact pre-collision detection technology. Detects obstacles 10–20 cm away within 0.01s, triggers emergency stop in 0.1s, enables 1 m/s collaborative speed (up to 4× productivity). Covers robot joints J4/J5/J6 with 5–15 cm sensing range. For manufacturers seeking higher collaborative speed without safety fences.
• VX500 Smart Camera Smart industrial camera for vision-based positioning, measurement, inspection, and recognition applications integrated with Dobot cobots. For manufacturers deploying vision-enabled automation and quality inspection.
• Palletizing Process Package Software process package for automated palletizing operations with 3D palletizing simulation, integrated with Dobot cobots. Reduces parameter adjustment downtime and enables rapid strategy optimization. Delivered as a bundled solution with hardware or as a separate license. For manufacturers and logistics operators.
• Welding Process Package Software process package for automated welding with touch sensing, through-arc seam tracking (TAST), laser tracking, and multi-layer multi-pass welding capability. Compatible with various global welding machine brands via the CR10A cobot platform. For metal processing and welding manufacturers.
• Screwdriving Process Package Software process package for automated screwdriving with ISO 13849 certification, MES system synchronization for production data counting and uploading, and floating screw / slipping teeth detection. For electronics and precision assembly manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production efficiency improved by up to 50% in food & beverage industry (e.g., Coca-Cola)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability12 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universal Robots: Teradyne-owned Danish cobot pioneer and the global #1 in collaborative robots. Most direct competitor to Dobot across CR Series, payload tiers, and end-customer use cases (welding, palletizing, machine tending). Competes head-to-head via channel partners and OEM integrations.
• Techman Robot: Taiwan-based collaborative robot manufacturer with integrated vision and AI capabilities. Directly competes with Dobot in the Asian cobot market, offering TM5/TM12/TM25 series with similar payload tiers and vision-integrated controllers.

Broad incumbents

• FANUC: Japan-headquartered global leader in industrial robots (including the CRX/CR cobot series). Strong incumbent in Japanese automotive and electronics factories, with full-system capabilities (robot, controller, vision) that compete with Dobot's portfolio in enterprise accounts.
• Yaskawa Electric: Japan-based industrial automation incumbent with Motoman robot line and HC cobot series. Competes with Dobot in Japan's automotive, electronics, and food & beverage verticals, leveraging decades of systems integrator relationships.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish multinational offering collaborative robots (SWIFTI, GoFa, YuMi) alongside a full industrial robotics portfolio. Competes with Dobot in global enterprise accounts and has strong channel reach in Europe and North America.
• KUKA: German robotics and automation incumbent with LBR iiwa and iiQKA ecosystem. Competes with Dobot in European and Chinese automotive/electronics factories, with strong systems integrator relationships.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Japan-based industrial automation incumbent with MELFA robot line including ASSISTA cobot. Competes with Dobot in Japanese factory automation through e-F@ctory integrated FA solutions and entrenched OEM relationships.

Emerging players

• Agile Robots: Germany-China headquartered competitor in cobots and AI-enabled robotics. Backed by major Chinese tech investors and competing with Dobot in both Chinese domestic and European export markets across precision assembly and electronics.
• AUBO Robotics: China-based collaborative robot manufacturer offering i-series cobots at competitive price points. Competes directly with Dobot in domestic and export markets, particularly in light-payload education and light-industrial applications.
• Elephant Robotics: China-based cobot maker focused on desktop and education segments as well as humanoid platforms (Pudu, mech). Overlaps with Dobot's Magician/MG400 portfolio and education ecosystem, with growing humanoid ambitions similar to Dobot's ATOM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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