SoftBank Robotics Group Corp (SBRG), a worldwide leader in robotics solutions, and IRIS OHYAMA Corp will launch the “Keenbot IRIS EDITION '' serving and transporting robots of Keenon Robotics from 2th of February 2022,in Japan.

Keenbot IRIS EDITION will be jointly developed by SoftBank Robotics,IRIS OHYAMA Inc. which has high solution proposal capabilities, and Keenon Robotics which has excellent development capability.

In Japan, in addition to the declining working population due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the declining working population due to the spread of the COVID-19 infection have become major issues.

In particular, the number of employees in the food and beverage industry has decreased by more than 10% from about 5.49 million (August 2019) before the spread of the new COVID-19 infection to about 4.88 million (August 2021).

In addition, there is a high demand for hygiene awareness in daily life and infection control measures due to non-contact, and serving and transporting robots are attracting attention.

Under such circumstances, "Keenbot IRIS EDITION", which Softbank Robotics and IRIS OHYAMA will start selling in Japan, is a robot equipped with a maximum of 4 trays and compatible with large-capacity serving and lowering. The low center of gravity and robust housing design realizes stable transportation, and the touch panel makes it easy to operate, making it suitable for operation in a wide range of venues such as restaurants, golf courses, and hotels.

"Keenbot IRIS EDITION" has already conducted demonstrations in "Singapore Seafood Republic Tokyo" and "Yukai Resort Katayamazu Onsen NEW MARUYA Hotel" , and “Pepper PARLOR” in Japan.

Softbank Robotics and IRIS OHYAMA will add a new "Keenbot IRIS EDITION" to the lineup in addition to the serving and transporting robot "Servi Iris Edition" on sale, according to the store scale, usage environment, serving capacity, etc. of the introducing company. , We will make more appropriate and flexible product proposals, and respond to various needs such as widespread use of serving and transport robots, operational efficiency, and non-contact.

■Product Specifications

■Operating environment

■Trial stores

■SoftBank Robotics Corp.

SoftBank Robotics has promoted the development of technology as the leading robotics solutions since launching the artificial intelligence and emotion recognition designed for the world’s first personal robot, “Pepper” in 2014.

SoftBank Robotics launched the AI Commercial Vacuum Cleaner “Whiz” in 2018, then after launched the food service delivery robot “Servi” in 2019 and is constantly offering new solutions to a wide range of industries.

In addition,

SoftBank Robotics Group has established Global Partnership with Gaussian Robotics, Keenon Robotics, and AutoStore AS, and has announced an extension to our product lineup of the fully automatic floor-cleaning robot “Scrubber 50”, serving robot “Keenbot”, automated warehouse picking system “AutoStore”.

SoftBank Robotics is driving technology forward by becoming a worldwide leader in robotics solutions. Our robots are used in more than 70 countries and have offices in 12 locations; Tokyo, San Francisco, Boston, London, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

SoftBank Robotics is constantly exploring and commercializing robotics solutions that help make people’s lives easier, safer, more connected, and more extraordinary.

■IRIS OHYAMA Inc.

Founded in 1958, it is a manufacturer that has about 25,000 items such as home appliances, health care, and food, centering on daily necessities. The business format we are developing is not limited to BtoC, but in 2010 we made a full-scale entry into the BtoB business with the establishment of the LED business in order to contribute to further energy conservation in Japanese society. Currently, we are developing the robotics business, IoT business, AI camera business, etc., and provide solutions from various perspectives to the problems facing Japan such as carbon neutrality, aging, and labor shortage due to the decrease in the working-age population. We will continue to contribute to solving various social issues with total solutions that utilize the comprehensive strengths of the Iris Group.

■Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2010, Keenon is committed to using AI technology to empower people around them. A world-leading commercial service robot company. With stable, efficient and practical commercial service robots as its business core, the company provides intelligent solutions for various scenarios such as restaurants, hotels and hospitals, freeing people from repetitive and tedious workflows. Keenon robots (Keenon robots) are deployed in more than 30 countries and serve more than 10,000 customers worldwide.