Company Overview
Executive Summary
Section titled “Executive Summary”Mujin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based intelligent robotics technology company founded in 2011 by Issei Takino (CEO) and Dr. Rosen Diankov (CTO). Unlike traditional robotics companies that build hardware, Mujin focuses on “MujinOS”, a universal operating system that gives industrial robots “intelligence” to perform tasks without manual teaching.
- Mission: “Industrial Robots for Everyone” – Aiming to solve global labor shortages by making robots intelligent and easy to deploy.
- Core Tech: MujinMI (Machine Intelligence). It combines real-time digital twins, 3D perception, and motion planning to allow robots to autonomous “think” and move, eliminating the need for complex teaching (programming).
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan (Koto-ku).
- Global Presence: Offices in Atlanta (USA), Guangzhou (China), and Eindhoven (Netherlands).
Recent Releases & Strategic Moves (2024–2025)
Section titled “Recent Releases & Strategic Moves (2024–2025)”Mujin has aggressively expanded from a technology provider to a global platform and solutions company.
Major Financial & Corporate Milestones (2025)
Section titled “Major Financial & Corporate Milestones (2025)”- Series D Funding ($123M+): In early 2025, Mujin closed a massive Series D round led by NTT Group and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), raising over $233 Million (including debt financing).
- Purpose: To accelerate global expansion and transition from a single-product controller company to a comprehensive “Total Automation” provider.
- Global Leadership Restructure: Established the “Global Leadership Cabinet” to unify operations across Japan, US, China, and Europe, moving away from a Japan-centric management structure to a truly global one.
Product Releases & Technology
Section titled “Product Releases & Technology”- MujinOS Ecosystem Expansion:
Mujin is transitioning its core product from a “Controller” to a broader “MujinOS” platform. Recent updates focus on creating a suite of unexpected applications beyond simple picking:
- TruckBot (Truck Unloading): An autonomous robot capable of unloading trailers and shipping containers up to 1,000 cases per hour.
- Random Palletizing/Depalletizing: Enhancements to handle mixed-SKU loads without prior registration.
- Warehouse Execution System (WES): Moving up the stack to control not just the robot, but the flow of goods in the warehouse.
- New UI Launch (Automate 2024):
In May 2024, Mujin unveiled a completely redesigned User Interface (UI) for the MujinController.
- Feature: Allows non-experts to manage complex palletizing patterns.
- Benefit: Enables on-the-fly “Digital Twin” simulations where users can drag-and-drop new box sizes, and the system automatically calculates the optimal stacking pattern without pausing operations.
Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures
Section titled “Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures”- Accenture Alpha Automation (Jan 2024):
Mujin formed a joint venture with Accenture named “Accenture Alpha Automation”.
- Ownership: Accenture (70%), Mujin (30%).
- Goal: To combine Accenture’s manufacturing/logistics consulting data with Mujin’s robot automation data. This creates a feedback loop where management decisions can directly influence robot behavior on the floor.
- System Integrator Partner Program (Aug 2025): Historically, Mujin sold directly. They have now launched a formal Partner Program to allow third-party System Integrators (SIs) to build solutions using MujinOS, significantly scaling their reach.
Current Technology Stack
Section titled “Current Technology Stack”| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| MujinOS | The core operating system that acts as the “brain.” It is robot-agnostic, meaning it can control arms from Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, Kawasaki, etc., using a unified interface. |
| MujinController | The edge hardware that runs MujinOS. It connects directly to the robot arm and 3D vision systems. |
| 3D Vision | Proprietary vision systems that recognize varying package sizes, textures, and orientations in real-time (no CAD data required for unknown boxes). |
| Motion Planning | Real-time path planning that prevents collisions. If an obstacle enters the cell, the robot automatically recalculates a new path around it rather than stopping with an error. |
Key Applications
Section titled “Key Applications”- Logistics:
- Mixed-Case Depalletizing: Unloading pallets with random boxes.
- Piece Picking: E-commerce order fulfillment.
- Truck Unloading: Automating the dock door (most labor-intensive area).
- Manufacturing:
- Bin Picking: Picking bulk metal parts from bins for machine tending.
- Assembly: Precise mating of gears or components using force sensors.