Kudan Inc. (hereinafter “Kudan”) today announced that its partner, Vecow Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Vecow”), a global leader in embedded computing and edge AI solutions, has officially launched the VTK AMR Dev Kit, a turn-key development platform for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) that integrates Kudan’s Spatial Perception and Robot Navigation technology.

■ A Pre-Integrated Platform for Next-Generation Autonomous Robotics

The VTK AMR Dev Kit (EDR-1000) combines advanced edge computing, multimodal perception, and AI-driven autonomy into a unified robotics development environment. It is specifically designed to accelerate the realization of Physical AI, a new generation of intelligent machines capable of understanding and interacting with the physical world.

Traditionally, developing autonomous mobile robots requires integrating numerous complex subsystems, including perception sensors, computing hardware, and navigation algorithms. These integration challenges often slow development cycles and increase engineering complexity.

The VTK AMR Dev Kit addresses these hurdles by providing a pre-integrated, full-stack robotics development platform that significantly simplifies system integration and accelerates:

Rapid Prototyping: Streamlining the path from concept to functional robot.
Algorithm Validation: Enabling robust testing in real-world environments.
System Development: Offering a scalable, modular architecture for AI-enabled machines.

Product Introduction Video

Product Introduction Site by Vecow

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■ Core Technologies and Strategic Collaboration

Through the integration of Kudan’s core technology, the platform enables robots to reliably localize, map, perceive, and navigate complex, dynamic environments—forming a critical foundation for industrial and commercial operations.

Furthermore, in collaboration with NVIDIA, the platform enables advanced AI capabilities, including:

• Semantic Understanding: Moving beyond coordinates to understand environmental context.
• Natural Language Interaction: Powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) for intuitive task-based operation.

By combining Vecow’s expertise in industrial edge computing with Kudan’s Perception and Navigation capabilities, the VTK AMR Dev Kit provides an integrated foundation for developers, system integrators, and research institutions. The platform supports a wide range of applications, from logistics automation and industrial inspection to smart infrastructure and next-generation AI robotics research.

■Accelerating the Physical AI Ecosystem

The launch of the VTK AMR Dev Kit represents a pivotal step toward building the ecosystem required for Physical AI. By integrating edge computing, perception technologies, and advanced AI models, it empowers robots to truly understand and interact with their surroundings.

As the global demand for intelligent automation grows, integrated platforms like the VTK AMR Dev Kit will play a key role in accelerating robotics innovation and enabling the widespread adoption of Physical AI technologies worldwide.

■Exhibition Information: Live Demonstration Invitations

The VTK AMR Dev Kit announced in this release will be showcased at the following exhibitions. We invite you to experience next-generation autonomous mobility technology firsthand through live demonstrations and physical displays of the AMR development kit.

NVIDIA GTC 2026

• Dates: Monday, March 16 – Thursday, March 19, 2026
• Venue: San Jose Convention Center (San Jose, CA, USA)
• Booth: #113

Japan IT Week Spring 2026

• Dates: Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10, 2026
• Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 3 & 4)
• Booth: W23-43

We look forward to seeing you at the events.

About Kudan Inc.
Kudan provides spatial perception technology, described as the “eyes for all machines”, that drives the advancement of Physical AI and plays a pivotal role in next-generation digital twins and robotics. By perceiving the real world to create digital twins that AI can understand, Kudan contributes to the digital transformation (DX) of operational management and significant productivity gains. Furthermore, the company offers fundamental technologies that enable robots to digitally perceive their surroundings and achieve autonomous mobility in complex environments.
For more information, please refer to Kudan’s website at https://www.kudan.io/.

■Company Details
Name: Kudan Inc.
Securities Code: 4425 (TSE Growth)
Representative: CEO Daiu Ko

■Contact Information
For more details, please contact us from here

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Proven Collaboration to Date

Since the start of the collaboration, UCS has successfully commercialized a handheld mobile mapping solution incorporating Kudan’s LiDAR SLAM software. The solution delivers high-precision, real-time 3D mapping across complex indoor and outdoor environments.

The product has seen steady market adoption across infrastructure inspection, industrial measurement, and research applications, validating both the technical robustness and the commercial viability of Kudan’s spatial perception technology in real-world operations.

This track record has established a strong technical and commercial foundation between the two companies, positioning the partnership for broader expansion into adjacent domains where real-time spatial understanding is critical.

Strategic Expansion to Robotics and Broadcasting

Building on this momentum, Kudan and UCS will jointly pursue business development in robotics, with a focus on solutions that leverage Kudan’s Spatial Perception technology as a core enabler of Physical AI.

By combining real-time localization, mapping and environmental understanding, the collaboration aims to support autonomous navigation, spatial awareness, and decision-making capabilities required by next-generation service and industrial robots operating in complex, dynamic environments, addressing the accelerating demand for robotics-driven automation in the Korean market, particularly across manufacturing, logistics, and service sectors.

In parallel, the partners will jointly promote the commercial deployment of broadcast and XR-enabled solutions using Kudan VANTAGE, as previously announced, targeting live sports events in Korea. By delivering high-precision, low-latency camera tracking, virtual production, and immersive viewing experiences, the collaboration will support next-generation sports broadcasting workflows and enhance audience engagement. This initiative extends the partnership into intelligent media systems, where accurate, real-time spatial perception is a critical foundation for both live and virtual productions.

The expansion of collaboration aligns with growing industry trends toward autonomy and spatial computing, where accurate and real-time perception, mapping, and localization are key enablers for robots and intelligent media systems alike. Kudan’s deep expertise in SLAM and Spatial Perception complements UCS’s strengths in system integration and market deployment in Korea.

CEO Quotes

Daiu Ko, CEO of Kudan Inc., said:
“Our collaboration with UCS has already demonstrated the value of combining Kudan’s deep technology with practical hardware solutions to meet real commercial needs in mobile mapping. By expanding this partnership into robotics and broadcast domains, we aim to accelerate the adoption of perception-enabled autonomous systems and immersive media tools in Korea and beyond. This extension underscores our commitment to delivering high-impact, real-world applications of advanced spatial intelligence.”

Jaden Kim, CEO of UCS Co., Ltd., commented:
“Working with Kudan’s technology has been instrumental in bringing our handheld mapping product to market quickly with strong performance and customer traction. We are excited to broaden our collaboration into robotics and broadcasting, where precise spatial understanding is essential to new use cases. Together with Kudan, we look forward to advancing innovative solutions that empower automation and next-generation media experiences across industries.”

About Kudan Inc.
Kudan provides spatial perception technology, described as the “eyes for all machines”, that drives the advancement of Physical AI and plays a pivotal role in next-generation digital twins and robotics. By perceiving the real world to create digital twins that AI can understand, Kudan contributes to the digital transformation (DX) of operational management and significant productivity gains. Furthermore, the company offers fundamental technologies that enable robots to digitally perceive their surroundings and achieve autonomous mobility in complex environments.
For more information, please refer to Kudan’s website at https://www.kudan.io/.

■Company Details
Name: Kudan Inc.
Securities Code: 4425 (TSE Growth)
Representative: CEO Daiu Ko

■Contact Information
For more details, please contact us from here

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This R&D initiative will build an open development platform enabling diverse robots at construction sites—such as those for material transport, fireproof coating, surveying, and cleaning—to use common functional modules in combination. This will allow robot manufacturers and system integrators to freely add and expand modules, helping to address the shortage of skilled workers and accelerate the adoption of robotics in the construction industry.

※1 This project is being conducted under NEDO’s (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) “Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems: Building a Software Development Platform for Robotics” (commissioned)
https://www.nedo.go.jp/news/press/AA5_101875.html (Japanese only)

※2 Kudan Selected for NEDO’s Open Call: “Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems: Building a Software Development Platform for Robotics”
https://www.kudan.io/blog/kudan-selected-for-nedos-open-call/

Background of the Development

The construction industry is facing a serious shortage and aging of skilled workers, raising expectations for solutions through Robotics Transformation (RX) technologies. However, at present, each vendor develops its own robots independently, creating challenges such as a lack of interoperability and high development costs.

Building on the expertise accumulated through the activities of the Construction RX Consortium※3 (comprising over 300 member companies as of the end of August 2025), there is an urgent need to establish an open development platform to address these issues.

※3 A private-sector organization established to promote Robotics Transformation (RX)—the use of construction robots, IoT applications, and related technologies—to address critical challenges facing the construction industry, such as a declining workforce, and the need to improve productivity and safety

Overview of the Development

Through the following six research and development initiatives, we will build a software development platform for construction robotics.

1. Overall Architecture Design (TAKENAKA)

• Designing an architecture that integrates all components of a robot, from mechanical hardware to software
• Creating an architecture that can be commonly used across robots from different manufacturers

2. Software Function Development (Kudan)

• Developing technologies that enable robots to accurately recognize their position and navigate autonomously, even at constantly changing construction sites
• Building systems that allow multiple robots to coordinate and perform tasks efficiently.

3. Hardware Function Development (JIZAIE)

• Developing a standardized mobile unit adaptable to various construction tasks
• Designing a structure that enables easy installation and replacement of sensors and control devices

4. Communication Infrastructure (Asratec)

• Establishing a stable communication system combining multiple methods such as 5G, Wi-Fi, and mesh networks
• Developing a communication platform that flexibly adapts to environmental changes at construction sites (e.g., varying obstacles).

5. Pre-Verification Technology in Virtual Space (Akari)

• Reproducing actual construction sites with high precision in a computer environment to test robot operations in advance
• Creating realistic work environment simulations linked with building design data (BIM/CIM).

6. Operational Support and Management Tools (SENSYN ROBOTICS)

• Developing a management system for centralized monitoring and control of multiple robots
• Providing a standardized interface that enables unified operation of robots from different manufacturers

Future Outlook

This R&D initiative aims to reduce the development and operational costs of robotic systems. In collaboration with the “Digital Robotics System Technology Platform Project,” we will verify the practicality of the platform through demonstrations involving multiple robotic systems.

Looking ahead, the platform established in the construction industry will be extended to other sectors, contributing to strengthening the international competitiveness of Japan’s robotics industry.

About Kudan Inc.
Kudan leads the advancement of next-generation solutions such as robotics, autonomous driving, and digital twins through research and development, as well as the provision of spatial perception algorithms that connect the physical and digital worlds. Originating from the United Kingdom, Kudan is a global company that, with innovative artificial perception technology (the “eyes” of machines) at its core. By extending the application of artificial intelligence from the digital space into the physical space, Kudan aims to fundamentally solve social issues and dramatically improve productivity by promoting automation, unmanned operation, and remote accessibility across all industries.
For more information, please refer to Kudan’s website at https://www.kudan.io/.

■Company Details
Name: Kudan Inc.
Securities Code: 4425 (TSE Growth)
Representative: CEO Daiu Ko

■Contact Information
For more details, please contact us from here

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Overview of the Selected Project

• Project Title
  Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems
• Adopted Theme
  R&D on a Software Development Platform in the Robotics Field for the Construction Market
• Project Period
  From FY2025 to FY2027 (planned)
• Details of the Public Call (Japanese only)
  https://www.nedo.go.jp/koubo/CD3_100400.html
  https://www.nedo.go.jp/news/press/AA5_101875.html
• Kudan’s R&D Role
  As the research and development leader for standard software modules, Kudan will develop a reference model※2 for next-generation autonomous mobile robot software.

Kudan’s Contribution

In Japan’s industrial sectors, particularly in the construction industry, the aging of skilled workers and chronic labor shortages have become pressing issues, making the introduction of robotics technologies indispensable for improving productivity. The construction industry faces unique challenges, such as hazardous operations and complex and dynamic work environments, where robots must perform diverse tasks and operate safely alongside human workers. Current robotic systems, however, often lack development flexibility due to the tight coupling of hardware and software, and face difficulties in autonomous decision-making and action.

Through this project, Kudan aims to establish a “general-purpose autonomous navigation technology” that transcends conventional autonomous driving technologies limited to controlled environments, enabling flexible adaptation to unpredictable and rapidly changing environments such as actual construction sites. The outcomes of this development are expected to extend well beyond construction, with potential applications in logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, and agriculture.

Furthermore, by leveraging the characteristics of post-5G networks, such as high capacity, low latency, and massive simultaneous connectivity, Kudan will develop high-performance autonomous navigation software modules with enhanced robustness, adaptability, and real-time processing capabilities, enabling coordinated operations among multiple robotic terminals. Building on its proven track record and deep technical expertise in spatial perception and autonomous mobility areas, Kudan will fully leverage its knowledge to drive this project forward. In addition, through this project, Kudan will contribute to defining a “general-purpose autonomous navigation technology specification,” incorporating cloud-edge communication interfaces, interoperability between software and hardware, and common standard specifications with scalability. This will enable the establishment of a reproducible reference model, capable of flexibly responding to complex environments.

Through this initiative, Kudan aims to help solve social challenges such as labor shortages and safety concerns, while accelerating the practical implementation and widespread industrial adoption of next-generation autonomous technologies, ultimately contributing to the realization of a more sustainable society.

*1 About the Construction RX Consortium
The Construction RX Consortium is a private-sector organization established to promote “Robotic Transformation (RX)” in the construction industry. It aims to address key challenges such as workforce decline, productivity improvement, and safety enhancement through the development and adoption of construction robots, IoT applications, and related technologies.

*2 About Reference Models
A reference model provides standard specifications and design examples that serve as a common template for product development. These models help ensure product interoperability and improve development efficiency across organizations and developers.

About Kudan Inc.
Kudan leads the advancement of next-generation solutions such as robotics, autonomous driving, and digital twins through research and development, as well as the provision of spatial perception algorithms that connect the physical and digital worlds. Originating from the United Kingdom, Kudan is a global company that, with innovative artificial perception technology (the “eyes” of machines) at its core. By extending the application of artificial intelligence from the digital space into the physical space, Kudan aims to fundamentally solve social issues and dramatically improve productivity by promoting automation, unmanned operation, and remote accessibility across all industries.
For more information, please refer to Kudan’s website at https://www.kudan.io/.

■Company Details
Name: Kudan Inc.
Securities Code: 4425 (TSE Growth)
Representative: CEO Daiu Ko

■Contact Information
For more details, please contact us from here

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NexAIoT’s development of the NexMOV-2 focused on creating an advanced autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that leverages its in-house AI and hardware expertise. By integrating Kudan Visual SLAM, the NexMOV-2 is designed for versatile deployment across a variety of environments while significantly reducing the production costs of AMRs. This strategic partnership between NexAIoT and Kudan has been instrumental in achieving these goals.

Unlike traditional indoor AMRs that rely on 2D-LiDAR for localization, the NexMOV-2 exclusively utilizes Kudan’s camera-based Visual SLAM for all localization tasks. This innovation enables precise, real-time mapping and navigation, improving performance in dynamic environments while reducing hardware complexity and costs by up to 30%.

The NexMOV-2’s AI-powered 3D vision navigation system further enhances its ability to perceive and understand its surroundings in greater detail. Designed for industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare, the NexMOV-2 offers unmatched flexibility and reliability in autonomous navigation.

Key features of the NexMOV-2 include a modular AMR controller that supports Intel SMARC or Nvidia SO-DIMM modules, allowing for customization and scalability based on specific operational needs. The robot is also integrated with ROS2, enabling efficient fleet management, real-time monitoring, and multi-robot scalability. It also features a smart, autonomous docking system that ensures continuous operation through wireless charging, significantly reducing downtime.

Kudan and NexAIoT will be partnering to showcase their collaboration at Japan Robot Week 2024, providing attendees with a first-hand experience of the NexMOV-2. This joint exhibition will underscore the continuous innovation between the two companies in autonomous mobile robotics.

◆◆ Event Overview ◆◆
Event Name: Japan Robot Week 2024 (https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/s-robot/)
Date: September 18th (Wed) – September 20th (Friday), 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Tokyo Big Sight
Booth: East Hall 6, J-61

Comment from both companies:

“NexAIoT is redefining next-gen AMR with the launch of NexMOV-2, an AI-powered AMR featuring advanced VSLAM, AI navigation and smart wireless charging. In partnership with Kudan, NexAIoT has integrated state-of-the-art VSLAM technology, enhancing NexMOV-2’s precision in navigating complex, dynamic environments. As AMRs are increasingly deployed across industries, NexMOV-2 sets a new standard for adaptability and performance, driving smarter and more efficient automation. With NexMOV-2, NexAIoT is empowering business to embrace next-gen AMR solutions, unlocking greater flexibility, productivity and operational efficiency”

― HoeSeng Ooi, Chief Technology Officer at NexAIoT

“Our collaboration with NexAIoT on the NexMOV-2 demonstrates the potential of integrating Kudan’s Visual SLAM technology to address complex localization challenges across diverse operational environments. By relying solely on Visual SLAM for positioning and AI-powered 3D vision for navigation, the NexMOV-2 proves how advanced visual perception can enhance the performance of autonomous mobile robots while streamlining hardware and reducing costs. We are excited to see the NexMOV-2 empower industries globally, driving more flexible and productive workflows through 3D vision and AI technologies.”

― Tian Hao, Chief Operating Officer at Kudan

About NexAIoT Co., Ltd.
NexAIoT is an Industry 4.0 company. NexAIoT has established its position worldwide as market leader in providing I4.0 solution including Industrial PC, Factory Automation, Robotics and AIoT solution. Its mission is to become the global leader in industrial IoT and the preferred partner to accelerate the digital transformation in industry 4.0. NexAIoT’s operation is supported by solution engineering, product engineering (R&D, project management, technical support), sales and business development (local, overseas and ODM) and backend operation (finance, HR, IT, procurement) divisions, with regional business operation in China, Asia, Europe and the USA.

About Kudan Inc.
Kudan is a deep tech research and development company specializing in algorithms for artificial perception (AP). As a complement to artificial intelligence (AI), AP functions allow machines to develop autonomy. Currently, Kudan is licensing its technology for next-generation solution areas such as digital twin, robotics and autonomous driving.
For more information, please refer to Kudan’s website at https://www.kudan.io/.

■Company Details
Name: Kudan Inc.
Securities Code: 4425 (TSE Growth)
Representative: CEO Daiu Ko

■For more details, please contact us from here.

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