Japanese startup bets Iron Man-inspired homes can beat humanoids
MW aims to sell its first robot-equipped home in Tokyo by 2028 and build as many as 10,000 units a year by 2035.
Japanese startup MW is betting that homes equipped with robotic housekeeping arms can outperform humanoid robots. The company aims to sell its first robot-equipped home in Tokyo by 2028 and produce up to 10,000 units annually by 2035, representing 5% of all new homes in Japan, according to CEO Shuzo Narita. While Japan led the way in developing bipedal robots decades ago, MW is taking a distinct approach from the current humanoid robot craze in China and elsewhere.
Rather than focusing on creating a human-shaped machine capable of navigating everyday spaces, the startup is integrating robotics directly into buildings. The company believes that specialized machines attached to ceilings and walls can more efficiently handle household tasks.
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