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NTT West Invests in ugo
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Published Apr 15, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 2:52 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES
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- NTT West has invested in ugo Inc., a robotics company, to address labor shortages and accelerate the deployment of its multi-robotics platform.
- This investment aims to foster a society where humans and robots collaborate.
- The two companies have been jointly developing a platform and will strengthen their system for promoting robot social implementation through this funding.
NTT West has invested in ugo Inc., a robotics company, to address labor shortages and accelerate the deployment of its multi-robotics platform. This investment aims to foster a society where humans and robots collaborate. The two companies have been jointly developing a platform and will strengthen their system for promoting robot social implementation through this funding.
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FAQ
On what date did Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation announce its investment in the robotics developer ugo?
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation officially announced its investment in ugo on April 15, 2026.
What is the total cumulative funding amount raised by ugo after this recent investment round led by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West?
The total cumulative funding amount raised by ugo has reached approximately 4.0 billion Japanese yen after this investment round.
Which entity of the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone group previously invested in ugo in December of the year 2023?
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Docomo Ventures invested in the robotics developer ugo in December of the year 2023.
What is the name of the collaborative robot management platform developed by ugo that Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West intends to support?
The collaborative robot management platform developed by ugo is named the ugo Platform, which helps streamline physical artificial intelligence deployment.
What is the name of the joint building management service launched by ugo and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West group?
The joint service launched by ugo and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West group is named the Robomen Omakase Building Pack.
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