Charm Care invests JPY300 million in Donut Robotics care alliance
Charm Care subscribed for JPY300 million of Donut Robotics ordinary shares and formed a business alliance to deploy humanoids in nursing facilities.
Evidence notes
- The companies have been trialling Donut Robotics' Cinnamon 1 humanoid at a Charm Care nursing home since July 2026.
- Initial use centres on resident conversation, with patrol and nurse-call response functions planned for staged development.
- The partners aim to develop care workflows in which humanoids support staff rather than simply replace facility labour.
Company context
Japanese robotics startup developing AI-powered robots focused on communication, interaction, and service use cases, now expanding into humanoid systems with its Cinnamon series.