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LexxPluss Secures Strategic Investment from Kyocera CVC to Accelerate Manufacturing DX through Physical AI

Date: 2026-01-26

Press Release

KAWASAKI, Japan — LexxPluss, Inc. (CEO: Masaya Aso), a pioneer in autonomous industrial infrastructure, announced today that it has secured a strategic investment from Kyocera Venture Innovation Fund I (KVIF-I), the corporate venture capital fund of Kyocera Corporation. Through this partnership, LexxPluss will provide its advanced AI software to the Kyocera Group to drive the large-scale deployment of robotics solutions in the manufacturing sector.

■　Partnership with the Kyocera Group

LexxPluss specializes in “Physical AI”—technology that optimizes the physical behavior of robots in real-world environments. By integrating LexxPluss’s AI software into Kyocera’s robotics solutions, the two companies aim to create highly scalable and user-friendly automation systems for a wide range of manufacturing sites.

Masaya Aso, CEO of LexxPluss, currently serves as a member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) “AI Robotics Committee”. By combining this industry-leading expertise with Kyocera’s extensive solution network, the partnership will accelerate the digital transformation (DX) of manufacturing for a diverse global clientele.

■　About KVIF-I

Kyocera Venture Innovation Fund I (KVIF-I) was established in April 2024 by Kyocera Corporation and Global Brain Corporation to foster continuous new business creation. The fund invests in early-stage startups across various sectors, including AI, robotics, mobility, and material technology.

Website：https://global.kyocera.com/

■　About LexxPluss

LexxPluss is a deep-tech startup driven by the mission to “Build Autonomous Industrial Infrastructure,” aiming to solve critical challenges within Japan’s logistics and manufacturing sectors. By integrating AI with advanced robotics, the company develops, manufactures, and sells next-generation solutions that automate the core functions of “handling, transporting, and manipulating” in a single unit. Its comprehensive product lineup includes “LexxMoMa,” a mobile manipulator for end-to-end automation; the “Lexx500” autonomous mobile robot (AMR); the “LexxTug” towing attachment; and “LexxFleet,” a unified robot control system—all designed to serve as the backbone for future industrial infrastructure.

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