Rapyuta Robotics

Rapyuta Robotics is a robotics company based in Japan that builds warehouse automation for logistics operators. Its main products are the Rapyuta PA-AMR, a people-assist autonomous mobile robot, and Rapyuta ASRS, a modular automated storage and retrieval system. The company says its aim is to make robotics more accessible by building flexible systems that fit existing facilities. It also states that it aims to contribute to solving logistics problems through robotics.

Robots and picking systems

• Rapyuta PA-AMR: autonomous mobile robots that work beside pickers, with multi-robot controls that coordinate people and machines so workers walk shorter distances.
• Rapyuta ASRS: a storage and retrieval system that the company says adapts to any facility layout.
• Picking stations: patented stations that the company says raise picker productivity.
• Inventory records: ASRS is described as able to keep a live, bin-level inventory record.

Deployments and results

The company publishes case studies with logistics operators. Askul Logist, a third-party logistics provider, introduced AMRs to meet client demand and reports twice the productivity with half the staff. Another case study describes a collaborative workplace that reached 180 percent production efficiency with two operators and seven AMRs. A food wholesale distribution center case study covers picking efficiency and secure PA-AMR operation alongside forklifts.

Recognition and team

The site lists a Good Design Award for the Rapyuta PA-AMR in 2023, and in 2024 a Good Design Gold Award for Rapyuta ASRS. It also reports a Chairman's Award from the Japan Machinery Federation at the 11th Robot Awards and selection for a NEDO startup support program. The team includes people from more than 20 countries.

Key facts

• Based in: Japan
• Products: Rapyuta PA-AMR, Rapyuta ASRS, picking stations
• Markets: Warehousing and logistics, including third-party logistics providers and food wholesale distribution