Groove X
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Tokyo, Japan · Est. 2015 · 2 models registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Groove X: 2 models, 3 deployments across 2 regions, $50.5M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$51M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Japanese robotics company developing the Lovot companion robot designed for emotional bonding and human comfort. Founded in 2015 by former Softbank robotics engineer Kaname Hayashi, Groove X is headquartered in Tokyo and employs approximately 288 staff. The Lovot robot, priced at approximately 349,000 yen (single unit), uses 50 sensors and AI to mimic emotional responses and was awarded Best Robot of CES 2019 by The Verge.
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Groove X.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
sole · founded 2018-12-01 · SoftBank Robotics
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Groove X?
Japanese robotics company developing the Lovot companion robot designed for emotional bonding and human comfort. Founded in 2015 by former Softbank robotics engineer Kaname Hayashi, Groove X is headquartered in Tokyo and employs approximately 288 staff. The Lovot robot, priced at approximately 349,000 yen (single unit), uses 50 sensors and AI to mimic emotional responses and was awarded Best Robot of CES 2019 by The Verge.
What does Groove X make?
Groove X has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Lovot, Lovot (Groove X builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Groove X?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Groove X building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Groove X?
Kaname Hayashi is the ceo of Groove X, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Groove X headquartered?
Groove X is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
How much funding has Groove X raised?
Groove X has raised approximately $51M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Groove X operate robots?
Groove X operates 3 verified deployments, including at 1,000+ companies across Japan, Aalborg, Denmark (nursing homes), Sompo Care facilities, Japan.
How many robots has Groove X deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Groove X deployments on record at sites including 1,000+ companies across Japan, Aalborg, Denmark (nursing homes), Sompo Care facilities, Japan. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Groove X a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Groove X ranks in roughly the top 38% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Groove X founded?
Groove X was founded in 2015.
Is Groove X safe?
Groove X 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.