Atom
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Tokyo, Japan · Est. by Shunsuke Aoki. · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Atom: 1 model, $19.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$19M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Tokyo-based Humanoid robotics startup founded by Shunsuke Aoki. Raised 3B yen (~$19M) seed (June 2026) co-led by ANRI, Beyond Next Ventures, JAFCO. Developing dual-armed bipedal humanoid robots for manufacturing, logistics, transportation. Combines physical AI with humanoid hardware. Plans mass production. CEO Aoki: "The humanoid robot industry is an industry that someone in Japan has to establish."
Broad public reach with 52.5M video views. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Atom.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Turing
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Atom?
Tokyo-based Humanoid robotics startup founded by Shunsuke Aoki. Raised 3B yen (~$19M) seed (June 2026) co-led by ANRI, Beyond Next Ventures, JAFCO. Developing dual-armed bipedal humanoid robots for manufacturing, logistics, transportation. Combines physical AI with humanoid hardware. Plans mass production. CEO Aoki: "The humanoid robot industry is an industry that someone in Japan has to establish."
What does Atom make?
Atom has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Atom Humanoid (in development) (Atom builds physical robots).
Is Atom publicly traded?
No. Atom is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Atom?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Atom building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Atom?
Shunsuke Aoki is the founder of Atom, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Atom?
Atom is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $19M in disclosed funding.
Where is Atom headquartered?
Atom is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
How much funding has Atom raised?
Atom has raised approximately $19M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Atom?
Atom is privately held and venture-backed ($19M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Atom operate robots?
Atom is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Atom a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Atom ranks in roughly the top 4% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Atom safe?
Atom has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.