Highlanders Inc
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Tokyo, Japan · Est. 2023 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Highlanders Inc: 2 models. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Highlanders is a Tokyo-based robotics startup developing general-purpose humanoid robots and the Kepler AI foundation model for physical intelligence. Founded in May 2023, the company builds the HL Human (prototype N) — a 1.4m-tall humanoid with 19 degrees of freedom designed for factory tasks — and the HLQ Pro quadruped for heavier transport. In July 2026, Highlanders signed an MOU with Mitsubishi Motors to jointly develop humanoid robots and mass-produce them at Mitsubishi's Kyoto Plant starting as early as 2027, targeting 1,000 units per month.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- QUADRUPED
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Highlanders Inc.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO, Founder
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Highlanders x Mitsubishi MotorsJul 9, 2026
MOST RECENT · Highlanders x Mitsubishi Motors · 2026-07-09 · with Mitsubishi Motors · JUST ANNOUNCED
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Highlanders Inc?
Highlanders is a Tokyo-based robotics startup developing general-purpose humanoid robots and the Kepler AI foundation model for physical intelligence. Founded in May 2023, the company builds the HL Human (prototype N) — a 1.4m-tall humanoid with 19 degrees of freedom designed for factory tasks — and the HLQ Pro quadruped for heavier transport. In July 2026, Highlanders signed an MOU with Mitsubishi Motors to jointly develop humanoid robots and mass-produce them at Mitsubishi's Kyoto Plant starting as early as 2027, targeting 1,000 units per month.
What does Highlanders Inc make?
Highlanders Inc has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: HLQ Pro, HL Human (Prototype N) (Highlanders Inc builds physical robots).
Is Highlanders Inc publicly traded?
No. Highlanders Inc is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Highlanders Inc?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Highlanders Inc building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Highlanders Inc?
Hiroya Masuoka is the ceo of Highlanders Inc, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Highlanders Inc?
Highlanders Inc is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Highlanders Inc headquartered?
Highlanders Inc is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Who owns Highlanders Inc?
Highlanders Inc is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Highlanders Inc operate robots?
Highlanders Inc 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 Highlanders Inc a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Highlanders Inc ranks in roughly the top 78% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Highlanders Inc safe?
Highlanders Inc 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.