Mujin wins Prime Minister's Award at Japan Startup Award 2026

Mujin, a robotics venture specializing in intelligent automation, has won the Prime Minister's Award at the 10th annual Japan Startup Award 2026. The company was selected from 317 applicants for its pioneering work in Physical AI.

The award recognizes Mujin's successful implementation of world-first “teachingless” motion planning technology and the development of its Physical AI platform, Mujin1 MI. This technology is designed to automate complex manufacturing and logistics environments where items and tasks vary constantly, helping to address labor shortages and increase productivity.

CEO Kazuyoshi Takino noted that the recognition reflects the Japanese government's strategic focus on the Physical AI sector, citing a planned budget of 10 trillion yen for this field through 2040. Mujin aims to expand its platform globally through industry partnerships to enhance automation across various sectors.