Akari Timeline

Events

• 2026-09-08 - Demonstration - Akari and Oriental Shiraishi validate autonomous quadruped walking on suspended scaffolding - LiDAR detected hanging chains and site equipment for obstacle avoidance and route planning. The controller used body tilt and ground-reaction information to maintain posture across uneven surfaces. The robot detected sheets or cables snagging its legs and… - source: prtimes.jp
• 2026-09-01 - Partnership - Akari invests in Aster and joins management under Physical AI alliance - The agreement was signed in August 2026 and disclosed on September 1; the investment amount was not disclosed. Capital supports ASTERCOIL motor and power-unit production equipment and hiring. The partners plan AI-native factory optimization and eventual… - source: prtimes.jp