Waseda University Humanoid Lab
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Tokyo, Japan · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Waseda University Humanoid Lab: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Waseda University Humanoid Robotics Lab is the birthplace of humanoid robotics, where Professor Ichiro Kato's team built WABOT-1 in 1973 — the world's first full-scale anthropomorphic robot. The lab has produced the WABOT, WL series, WABIAN, and numerous humanoid platforms over 50+ years of continuous research.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Waseda University Humanoid Lab.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Professor, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
Professor
Professor
Professor, Director of Institute for Human Robot Co-Creation
Professor, Director of Humanoid Robotics Institute
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
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Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Waseda University Humanoid Lab?
Waseda University Humanoid Robotics Lab is the birthplace of humanoid robotics, where Professor Ichiro Kato's team built WABOT-1 in 1973 — the world's first full-scale anthropomorphic robot. The lab has produced the WABOT, WL series, WABIAN, and numerous humanoid platforms over 50+ years of continuous research.
What does Waseda University Humanoid Lab make?
Waseda University Humanoid Lab has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: WABOT-1 (Waseda University Humanoid Lab builds physical robots).
Is Waseda University Humanoid Lab publicly traded?
No. Waseda University Humanoid Lab is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Waseda University Humanoid Lab?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Waseda University Humanoid Lab building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
How can I invest in Waseda University Humanoid Lab?
Waseda University Humanoid Lab is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Waseda University Humanoid Lab headquartered?
Waseda University Humanoid Lab is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Who owns Waseda University Humanoid Lab?
Waseda University Humanoid Lab is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Waseda University Humanoid Lab operate robots?
Waseda University Humanoid Lab 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 Waseda University Humanoid Lab a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Waseda University Humanoid Lab ranks in roughly the top 80% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Waseda University Humanoid Lab safe?
Waseda University Humanoid Lab 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.