What products is Solaris Co., Ltd. developing?

We are developing a worm-like pipe-traveling robot 'Sooha®' using soft robotics technology.

What was the amount of Solaris's most recent fundraising?

We conducted a fundraising of 500 million yen through the fifth third-party allotment.

When and in what form will 'Sooha' be provided?

We will start providing 'Sooha' in the RaaS (Robot as a Service) form from 2025.

What are the main uses of the raised funds?

The funds will be used for developing multiple models of 'Sooha', business collaboration with domestic and international companies, and hiring excellent talents such as engineers.

In which companies is 'Sooha' being implemented?

It is being introduced from February 2026 at a major domestic semiconductor manufacturer for preventive maintenance of complex semiconductor equipment piping and to aim for zero sudden troubles.

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Solaris, Developer of Earthworm-like Pipe Inspection Robot, Raises 500 Million Yen in 5th Round of Funding

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Solaris Inc. has raised a total of 500 million yen through a third-party allotment from investors including Spiral Innovation Partners and UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. The company develops 'Sooha', an earthworm-like pipe inspection robot using soft robotics. The funds will be used to develop multiple models and strengthen recruitment, accelerating their growth in the smart maintenance market for small-diameter pipes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What products is Solaris Co., Ltd. developing?: A: We are developing a worm-like pipe-traveling robot 'Sooha®' using soft robotics technology.
Q: What was the amount of Solaris's most recent fundraising?: A: We conducted a fundraising of 500 million yen through the fifth third-party allotment.
Q: When and in what form will 'Sooha' be provided?: A: We will start providing 'Sooha' in the RaaS (Robot as a Service) form from 2025.
Q: What are the main uses of the raised funds?: A: The funds will be used for developing multiple models of 'Sooha', business collaboration with domestic and international companies, and hiring excellent talents such as engineers.
Q: In which companies is 'Sooha' being implemented?: A: It is being introduced from February 2026 at a major domestic semiconductor manufacturer for preventive maintenance of complex semiconductor equipment piping and to aim for zero sudden troubles.