Living Robot Collaborates on Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS's Project for Special Needs Schools and Classes

Living Robot Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Date City, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative Director: Yasuhiro Kawauchi; hereinafter "the Company") will collaborate with Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroki Kameda) on its "Communication Robot Free Lending Project" by providing "Aruku MechatroWeGo," a robot developed by the Company. By supporting this project, the Company aims to contribute to the creation of an educational environment where children with diverse characteristics can experience technology, and realize the joy of self-expression and communication.

What is "Aruku MechatroWeGo"?

"Aruku MechatroWeGo" is a robot developed by the Company that allows children to learn programming in a fun way. With rich content and diverse motions, it supports learning by catering to each child's interests and learning progress. To date, the Company has conducted programming classes at elementary schools, children's centers, and various events nationwide, providing children with "the joy of operating technology with their own hands" and "a sense of accomplishment through trial and error."

URL: https://livingrobot.co.jp/manarobo/

Related Release

Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. Release

"Supporting New Education in Special Needs Schools and Classes! Starting the 'Communication Robot Free Lending Project' ~ Recruiting Schools for FY2026 ~"

URL: https://www.dcs.co.jp/news/2026/260507.html

*Educational institutions wishing to participate in this project should apply via the above page.

About Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd.

Since its establishment in 1970, Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. has been an IT total solution company providing comprehensive services from consulting to system development and outsourcing in a wide range of fields including finance, manufacturing, public services, and education. In the education sector, it offers "miraicompass," an internet application service boasting the No. 1 share nationwide*1. The company began its efforts in communication robots in 2016 and was adopted by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). Since 2021, it has been promoting the utilization of robot programming classes in educational settings as a social contribution activity.

*1 As of December 2025

*Company names and product names in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Company Name: Living Robot Co., Ltd.

Location: Fukushima Headquarters: Maison Crochette Room 2, 11-19-1 Hobara-machi, Date City, Fukushima Prefecture

Other Offices: Fukushima Lab / Tokyo Office / Fukuoka Office / Ogori Campus / Taiwan Office

Representative: Yasuhiro Kawauchi, Representative Director

Established: April 2018

Business Activities: Partner Robot Platform (PRP) business, Life Innovation (LI) business

URL: https://livingrobot.co.jp/