RobotBank
About
About RobotBank
RobotBank develops, distributes and integrates robots for logistics, manufacturing and commercial facilities. Its catalogue covers autonomous forklifts and mobile robots alongside cleaning, delivery, reception and humanoid systems, with Japanese deployment support and maintenance delivered through its Tokyo headquarters and Hamamatsu development centre.
The company also develops RobotBank Brain for coordinating robots, tasks and operating data across sites. In August 2026 it began selling StarFork 1500, a laser-SLAM autonomous forklift for loads up to 1,500 kg that can interface with doors, lifts and conveyors.
Operations
Facilities & manufacturing
- Facility
2026-09-29 - RobotBank established one wholly owned Shanghai subsidiary as a Physical AI and robotics R&D base; the source does not describe manufacturing. - robotics R&D footprint
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Timeline
Events
- 2026-09-29 - Company Formation - RobotBank establishes Shanghai Physical AI R&D subsidiary
The subsidiary is 上海星途万象智能科技有限公司 and is located in Lingang’s Japan SME International Industrial Park. Its remit includes Physical AI, perception, control, autonomous navigation and collaboration with robot companies, universities and manufacturing partners. RobotBank positions the site as a route from joint R&D into standardisation, productisation and overseas rollout.
Source - 2026-08-05 - Product Launch - RobotBank begins sales of StarFork 1500 autonomous forklift
StarFork 1500 is rated for pallets weighing up to 1,500 kg and uses laser-SLAM navigation. RobotBank states positioning accuracy of ±5 mm and ±1°, supporting precise pallet engagement. The vehicle can integrate with doors, lifts and conveyors to automate movement across connected material-handling workflows.
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Relations
Relationships
- Shanghai Xingtu Wanxiang Intelligent Technology / 上海星途万象智能科技有限公司
Parent Company - RobotBank owns 100% of its Shanghai research and technology-development subsidiary, formed in May 2026.