Tokyo, Japan – October 8, 2024 – MUSE Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yasutaka Kasagi) proudly announces the launch of the first production model of the store robot, "Armo One." Along with the launch, MUSE offers a pilot test plan, allowing stores to test "Armo One" for a specified period. Official shipments are set to begin in March 2025.
■ About the Store Robot Armo
"Armo" is a robotics platform designed to address labor shortages and revitalize store environments in retail businesses. By just switching expansion units, Armo can perform multiple tasks, from supporting transportation for shelf stocking to collecting image data of store shelves.
The image data collected by "Armo" is visualized and stored on the cloud service "Eureka Platform." This enables retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers to access real-time images and analysis results (such as out of stock or planogram compliances), helping streamline operations and optimize shelf plans.
While traditional robots have been specialized for specific tasks like transport, security, or cleaning, store workers typically handle multiple tasks simultaneously. This has made it challenging to reduce labor costs with robots focused on just one task. Armo, however, has been designed to address this issue. By reducing the robot’s base cost and offering the ability to switch expansion units, Armo efficiently performs various daily tasks with a single unit.
Furthermore, valuable data regarding consumer behavior and purchasing patterns accumulate within stores. Armo efficiently collects and stores this information. This data can also be used as a powerful analytical tool for sales and marketing in the distribution industry, providing additional value to retail businesses.
■ Key Improvements in the Production Model "Armo One"
The production model, "Armo One," incorporates the following improvements over its prototype:
· Enhanced reliability and durability of the robot body
· Smoother, more stable movement controls
· Start/stop and return-to-base (backyard) functions via the robot’s main buttons
· User-managed map creation and maintenance
· Monitoring of operational status
■ Recruiting
With plans for business expansion, MUSE is actively hiring for overseas business development and customer success roles.
For more details, please visit our website: https://open.talentio.com/r/1/c/muse/homes/4049
■ About MUSE
MUSE, Inc. was founded with the mission of "Inspiring people around the world through robotics." We focus on the people who use robots, aiming to inspire the innate human qualities of creativity, insight, kindness, and communication. We strive to create products that offer additional value, beyond merely reducing labor or cutting costs, which has traditionally been the primary purpose of robot implementation.
Company Profile
Company name: MUSE, Inc.
Office: 3-6-18 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Tatemono Kyobashi Bldg. 4F xBridge-Kyobashi
Founder/CEO: Yasutaka Kasagi
Business activities: Development and sales of robots for retail stores
Establishment: April 2022
Web site: https://www.muse-gr.com
Product video: https://youtu.be/PffXiMDTzl0