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LaboRobo to Exhibit at Startup JAPAN EXPO 2025 in Osaka

LaboRobo, a startup founded by Tohoku University, is set to showcase its cutting-edge experimental automation software, LabCraft, at the Startup JAPAN EXPO 2025. Scheduled for December 17-18, 2025, this major event will be held at MyDome Osaka and is recognized as one of the largest startup exhibitions in Japan. The expo will feature a dedicated area for manufacturing AI and digital transformation (DX), and LaboRobo is excited to present its innovative solutions aimed at enhancing research lab automation.

About LabCraft

LabCraft is designed for researchers and engineers to create experimental protocols without coding. This software seamlessly integrates with robotic arms and peripheral devices to execute experiments automatically. By focusing on both academic and industrial settings, LabCraft aspires to promote lab automation and research DX effectively.

Key Features of LabCraft Include:

• - Natural language processing for easy protocol generation with AI-supported design and execution management.
• - A user-friendly blockly interface that ensures transparency and instant customization of AI-generated protocols.
• - Control of multiple experimental devices, including tabletop robotic arms, pumps, sensors, and temperature control equipment, from a single interface.
• - Automated logging and parameter recording that enhance reproducibility while reducing dependency on individual researchers.
• - Flexible adjustments to protocols and conditions according to experimental needs, all managed within the software.

Without the significant financial burden associated with specialized equipment or dedicated engineers, LabCraft allows research labs and corporate R&D departments to automate experiments that frequently require protocol adjustments or branching.

Overview of Startup JAPAN EXPO 2025 in Osaka

Startup JAPAN EXPO 2025 is organized by Sansan Co., Ltd., known for its business card app, Eight. This expansive event brings together startups, support organizations, large corporations, government, investors, and financial institutions, creating an excellent platform for new business development, open innovation, and partnerships in digital transformation (DX).

Apart from showcasing numerous startup booths, the event will host keynotes, thematic sessions, pitch events, and networking opportunities. Specific zones are dedicated to sectors such as manufacturing AI and healthcare, enabling attendees to explore the latest applications and services in these fields.

Event Details:

• - Name: Startup JAPAN EXPO 2025 in Osaka
• - Dates: December 17-18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• - Location: MyDome Osaka and various facilities in Chuo Ward, Osaka City
• - Organizer: Sansan Co., Ltd.
• - Expected Attendance: Approximately 12,000 attendees
• - Special Event Website: Startup JAPAN EXPO

LaboRobo's Showcase Content at the Expo

LaboRobo's booth will provide an engaging showcase of LabCraft and the transformative potential of lab automation in research and development. Attendees can expect to see:

• - A live demonstration of LabCraft, showcasing how it automates experimental protocols through no-code design and automatic control of robotic arms and peripheral devices.
• - Real-world examples of experimental automation systems, including ARALA, highlighting customized development projects.
• - An overview of implementation steps and key considerations for integrating lab automation and DX within academic and industrial research departments.

Topics for Discussion at the Booth:

• - Exploring the extent of automation possible for small-scale, diverse experiments and prototype evaluations.
• - Considering realistic lab automation configurations utilizing existing analytical devices and pipettes.
• - Managing frequent protocol changes and condition additions through software tools.
• - Discussing the potential of automation in collaborative research between academia and industry.
• - Viewing practical applications of robotic arms.

We welcome not only those interested in manufacturing AI and DX but also researchers from universities and research institutions, as well as professionals involved in joint research and open innovation to visit our booth.

About LaboRobo

In many research labs, manual experimentation remains the norm, leading to challenges such as individual dependency, reproducibility issues, and extended working hours. Moreover, the complexity and cost of existing automation solutions make them less accessible, particularly in academia and local research settings.

As a startup from Tohoku University, LaboRobo aims to address these challenges by creating an accessible experimental automation environment. Our flagship product, LabCraft, enables easy design and execution of experimental protocols without coding, and we offer support for implementing experimental automation systems like ARALA using tabletop robotic arms. By doing so, we strive to liberate researchers from manual labor, allowing them to focus more time on innovative thinking and experiment design, ultimately transforming the research landscape.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: LaboRobo, Inc.
• - Location: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
• - CEO: Masaya Inagawa
• - Established: May 1, 2025
• - Services:

- Planning, development, and provision of experimental automation software LabCraft.
- Custom development and implementation support for laboratory automation systems using robotic arms, etc.
- Consulting services for research DX and lab automation.

• - Corporate Website: LaboRobo

Contact Information

For inquiries related to this topic, please contact:

• - Name: Kiyotaro Okuyama
• - Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Chief Design Officer (CDO)
• - Email: [email protected]