Service robots

Manufacturers, developers

Due to the shortages of personnel and engineers, as well as soaring labor costs, automation and labor saving measures are taken by using service robots in Japan and overseas. Thanks to the diversified voices and improved AI performance, these robots have become friendly to consumers who receive the service. Since robots are incorporated into store operation systems, they are viewed as a part of total solutions. 
This report covers the following contents:
- Status and growth feasibility of service robots in the situation where generative AI and other AI technologies are improving, which is increasing the convenience of service robots
- Whether any changes in the developers of these robots?
- Service robots have been highly aligned with other solutions. Are there any changes in the use of them?
- Interviews with Mr. Kaname Hayashi, CEO of GROOVE X, a developer of "Lovot" on the status and future prospects of Lovot.

I    Global Service Robot Market Status and Prospects

• The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has improved the performance, cost-effectiveness and convenience of service robots.
• Software development that integrates multiple robots has been a driving force in their deployment.
• In Japan, it is important to conduct medium- to long-term research and development, as well as demonstrations, rather than focusing on an instant cost efficiency, to prepare for a serious shortage in the working population. 
• This also applies to service robots, which should be researched and developed over the next ten years. The robotics industry should collaborate with the government, industry, and academia to develop a strategy.

II    Policies and Market Trends in the Service Robot Market in Major Countries

1. Japan
   1) Policy Trend
   2) Market Trend
2.  China
   1) Policy Trend
   2) Market Trend
3. The United States
   1) Policy Trend
   2) Market Trend
4. Europe
   1) Policy Trend
   2) Market Trend

III   Household Robots Market Trends

1. Household Robot Market Overview
   1) Household Cleaning Robot Market
   2) Household Communication Robot Market
   3) Household Humanoid Robot Market
   - Company trends
   ・1X Technologies
   ・Figure AI
   ・Tesla
   ・Apptronik
   ・Agility Robotics
   ・UBTECH Robotics
   ・AGIBOT
   ・Unitree Robotics

IV   Industrial Robotics Market Trends

1. Receptionist Robot Market
2. Industrial Cleaning Robot Market 
3. Security Robot Market
4. Meal Serving and Clearing Robot Market
5. Delivery Robot Market
6. Cooking Robot Market

V    Company Profiles

• IRIS OHYAMA Inc.
• RT Corporation
• Alpha Robotics Co.,Ltd (China) (Formely: Suzhou Pangolin Robot Co., Ltd.)
• ECOVACS Robotics Co.,Ltd (China)
• GROOVE X, Inc.
• Kokoro Company Ltd. (Sanrio Group)
• SEQSENSE Inc.
• Sharp Corporation (Communication Robot Sector)）
• Suzumo Machinery Co., Ltd.
• SECOM CO., LTD.
• SoftBank Robotics Corp. (Industrial Cleaning Robot Sector)分野）
• Tesla, Inc.
• Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute
• Hakobot inc.
• Figure AI, Inc.
• Shenzhen Nonstop Technology Co., Ltd (China)
• ugo, inc.
• USEN CORPORATION (U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.)