Manufacturer Details

Waseda University

Waseda University – Sugano & Takanishi Labs

Japan
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Shinjuku, Tokyo

Core Specialisation

Research Pioneers

Bio

Pioneering Japanese university labs in humanoid robotics, famous for developing the 'WABOT' series, the world's first full-scale humanoid robots, starting in 1973.

CEO

Prof. Atsuo Takanishi

Owner

Waseda University

Founded

15 Aug 2025

Operating Status

Active

Company Size

Large (Uni)

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Robots by

Waseda University

WABOT-2

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Waseda University

An anthropomorphic robot developed in the 1980s, specializing in playing musical instruments.

WABOT-1

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Waseda University

Developed in 1973, it was the world's first full-scale anthropomorphic robot, able to walk and communicate.

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