Our CEO, Higuchi, will be speaking at the Robotics Startup Conference 2025 (Hybrid Event).

Closer, Developer of AI Robots, Opens New Facility Three Times Larger Than Previous Site to Accelerate Robot Development and Manufacturing. Recruitment Efforts to Be Strengthened Amid Business Expansion. —With Increased Robot Orders and Enhanced Manufacturing Capabilities, the Company Expands Its Base in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture—

We exhibited at the 27th INTERPHEX Japan.

An article about Closer Robotics was published in Nikkei Asia.

Closer Robotics to Exhibit for the First Time at INTERPHEX JAPAN 2025 Showcasing Cutting-Edge Robotics Solutions to Accelerate Labor Savings in Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, and Biotech Manufacturing

Announcement: New Team Structure for RoboCup SSL Soccer Robot Team “INPUT powered by Closer”

An article about Closer Robotics was published in THE NIHON BUTSURYU SHINBUN.

We exhibited at FOOMA JAPAN 2025.

Closer Robotics was featured in an article published by the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

Exhibit at “FOOMA JAPAN 2025”

An article about Closer Robotics has been published on KEPPLE.

An article about Closer Robotics was published in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (The Nikkei).

An article about Closer Robotics was published in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (The Nikkei).

An article about Closer Robotics was published in "Denpa Shimbun."

An article about Closer Robotics was published in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (The Nikkei).

Develops and Implements Industry-Leading* High-Speed Irregular Bulk Picking.

An article about Closer Robotics was published in the Sankei Shimbun.

An article about Closer Robotics was published in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (The Nikkei).

We appeared on "StaSen!" by Kepple Corporation.

We held a hands-on experience event for a compact palletizer at FANUC's Hino branch office.

Closer Robotics' award was featured on IbaKira TV.

We received the Excellence Award at the 5th Ibaraki Innovation Award.

An article about Closer Robotics was published in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun.

We have been featured on the industrial product manufacturer comparison site, "Metoree."

We exhibited at the 5th Food Tech Japan Tokyo.

Closer Robotics, a developer of AI robots, to exhibit at the 5th Food Tech Japan in Tokyo.

We have released an example of integration with the Nippon Polystar pillow packaging machine.

An article about Closer Robotics was published in the "Weekly Packaging Times."

We exhibited at TOKYO PACK 2024.

Compact Palletizer Selection Guide: Perfect for Limited Spaces!

We exhibited at FOOD Exhibition 2024.

Representative Higuchi took the stage at the 2nd Monozukuri Exchange Meeting.

Closer Robotics, a developer of AI robots, will exhibit at FOOD Exhibition 2024, TOKYO PACK 2024, and the 5th Food Tech Japan in Tokyo.

Participates in METI’s Innovative Robot Research and Development Infrastructure Project – Collaborates with 8 Prepared Food Manufacturers and 14 Vendor Companies on Robotics Technology Development in the Food Sector

An article about Closer was published in Robot Digest.

I appeared on BS TV Tokyo's program 'Yoshio Ichiryu Questions the Future of Japan.

We exhibited at the 6th TAIYA PACK, the largest food and industrial packaging exhibition in the Hokuriku region.

What is Palletizing? Definition and Meaning in Logistics and Factories, and How Robots Are Utilized

Closer Robotics × Center of Garage to Hold a Collaborative Palletizing Robot Demonstration from September 2rd to 4th

Closer Robotics to Host Demonstration Event for Compact Collaborative Palletizing Robot

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "Weekly Packaging Times August 5th Issue"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "Startup Magazine by Amateras"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "Debut!2024"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "The monthly journal Packaging Technology　July,2024"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "LNEWS"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "LOGI-BIZ online"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "Joetsu Times"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "FUTURE IS NOW"

Exhibition of Palletizing Robots at the "Prologis Park Koga 4" Private Viewing on June 26th and 27th

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "NHK NEWS WEB"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "Niigata Nippo"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "Tokyo Shimbun"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "The Hoso Times"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "Robot Digest"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun"

Closer Robotics to Exhibit at FOOMA JAPAN 2024

Higuchi, CEO, Selected for "Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024"

An article on Closer Robotics was published in "bouncy"

New Office Expansion Due to Business Growth

Closer Robotics to Renew Corporate Logo

Representative Higuchi will be speaking at ICC SUMMIT FUKUOKA 2024, a pitch contest.

Participated in J-StarX India Entrepreneurship Development Support Program sponsored by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Mebuki Receives Incentive Award at the 7th Mebuki Business Awards

Article on Closer appeared in "Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun".

ICC SUMMIT FUKUOKA 2024 Pitch Video Release

JPO/Intellectual Property Acceleration Program: Speaker at the presentation of the results of the program.

An article about Closer has been published in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

We exhibited at the Nagaoka Monozukuri Fair.

Selected for the Global Open Innovation Program 'SmartCityX'

Small Mobile Palletizing Robot "Palletizy" Video Released

I will be speaking at an event organized by the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Finance Corporation.

An article about Closer has been featured in the Weekly Packaging Times by Nippo Business.

Presented at the Fukushima Tech Create 2024 Results Presentation Event.

We were selected as a finalist in the 4th TCI Venture Awards.

An article about Closer has been published in the Joetsu Times.

Selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' Small and Medium Enterprise Innovation Promotion Fund Project

We appeared on BS Yoshimoto's 'This is the New Common Sense of the Future! Teach Us, Startups!'

Closer, the AI robot developer, will exhibit at CES 2024, the world's largest technology trade show.

We appeared on TV Tokyo's 'Full Power Innovators: Generation Z Tackles SDGs.'

Shota Higuchi, CEO of Closer, gave a special lecture at Suzuka National College of Technology.

We participated in the New York course of the STARTUPS OUTBOUND PROGRAM organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's X-HUB TOKYO.

We participated in the Silicon Valley course of the STARTUPS OUTBOUND PROGRAM organized by X-HUB TOKYO, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

The FANUC official "Robot System Integrator Site" has featured the "PickPacker®," a mixed-load picking robot.

Our compact palletizing robot, Palletizy™, has been featured on the official FANUC 'Robot System Integrator' site

Shota Higuchi, CEO of Closer, will be speaking at the 6th Tsukuba University Startup Symposium.

Secured ¥35 million in funding through a subordinated capital loan for COVID-19 measures from the Japan Finance Corporation.

At the Start-up Express International hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Closer was selected as one of the 10 Global Winners.

We have been selected as an office member of the U.S. and Silicon Valley Startup Support Hub by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Shota Higuchi, CEO of Closer, has received the 'New Ibaraki Creation Award.

Shota Higuchi, the CEO of Closer, gave a presentation at the special lecture event held at Nagaoka National College of Technology.

Tsukuba University-originated AI robotics venture Closer will exhibit at "Food Messe in Niigata 2023."

Tsukuba University-origin AI robot venture Closer has been selected for the NEDO project 'SBIR Promotion Program.

Shota Higuchi, CEO of Closer, will be presenting at the MAKERS 9th Cohort Opening Event.

Yoshiro Fujii, an intern at Closer Inc., has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Entrepreneur Development and Overseas Dispatch Program "J-StarX" Finland Course.

Exhibited at "JAPAN PACK 2023: The Japan Packaging Industry Exhibition"

Selected for Toyo Keizai's "Amazing 100 Ventures"

Selected for the Intellectual Property Acceleration Program "IPAS 2023" by the Japan Patent Office.

株式会社Closer (Closer Inc.) will be exhibiting at FOOM JAPAN 2023, showcasing a live demonstration of the packaging robot "PickPacker."

We have raised 100 million yen in our seed round.

We have been selected for the Ibaraki Prefecture Venture Business Overseas Expansion Support Project.

We will be exhibiting at FOOD TECH JAPAN 2022.

We exhibited at the 10th Innovation Leaders Summit.

Shota Higuchi, the CEO of Closer Inc., will be speaking at the 5th Tsukuba University Venture Symposium.

[Accelerator Selection] Closer Accepted into JETRO’s SCAP Acceleration Program Closer has been selected for the SCAP (Start-up Campus Acceleration Program) by JETRO.

Selected for the 2022 "Research and Development Type Start-up Support Program / NEDO Entrepreneurs Program (NEP)" Type B

An article about our company has been published in the "Electronic Device Industry News.

We will be exhibiting at FOOMA JAPAN 2022.

Certified as a Tsukuba University Venture

Appeared on NHK's "Shigotoba"

We were a finalist and presented at the NEDO TCP.

First-time exhibitor at the 2022 International Robot Exhibition

The JST SCORE Demo Day was held.

We have refreshed our logo!

We have officially established our company as "Closer Inc."

We have been selected as a finalist in the Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) organized by Hong Kong Science Park.

We have been selected for the Meiji Accelerator program.

Special Program Presentation at the Live Viewing of the Final Review Meeting for the 2021 Tsukuba Society 5.0 Social Implementation Trial Support Project

Closer has been selected for the "Accelerate Aichi by 500 Startups," an accelerator program conducted by the global venture capital firm 500 Startups and Aichi Prefecture.

Shota Higuchi, CEO of Closer, spoke at the Haneda Meetup Day 2021: "Robotics × Manufacturing at HANEDA INNOVATION CITY.

We have been selected for the JST SCORE program.

At TSUKUBA CONNÉCT 19, where the focus is on creating entrepreneurs who can change the world, Shota Higuchi, our representative, spoke about the challenges faced by Waseda University and the University of Tsukuba.

We will be setting up a Robot Café at Tsukuba Station.

An article about Closer has been published in NEWS Tsukuba.

An article about Shota Higuchi, the representative of Closer, has been published in the Tokyo Shimbun.

We exhibited at the Nagaoka Monozukuri Fair.

An article about our company has been published in Joyo Living.

An article about our company was published in the Tokyo Shimbun.

An article about our company has been published on VTV World, the national television network of Vietnam.

An article about our company has been published in the Ibaraki Shimbun.

An article about our company has been published on Yahoo! News.

An article about our company has been published in the Nikkei (Nihon Keizai Shimbun).

Selected as a finalist for SLINGSHOT 2020 and exhibited at SFF × SWITCH 2020.

We conducted the first trial of the 'Robot Café'.

We have been selected for the FY 2020 Tsukuba Society 5.0 Social Implementation Trial Support Project.

We received the Domestic Runner-Up Award at the James Dyson Award 2020.

Representative Higuchi spoke at the talk event 'Starting a Business after Transferring from a Technical College to Tsukuba University - A Talk by Current Student Entrepreneurs.