With a shortage of skilled workers predicted to impact manufacturers until 2030, companies are increasingly turning to automation solutions. Mujin, a Tokyo- and Atlanta-based startup, specializes in AI-based industrial automation software and recently secured an $85 million Series C funding round, totaling $150 million. The funding will support Mujin's vision of using robots to enhance productivity and safety. Founded in 2011 by Ross Diankov and Issei Takino, the company's MujinController is a platform that streamlines industrial robot applications across manufacturing and logistics, offering cost-efficient deployment.

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MujinController is already in use for over 1,000 systems in production and has gained traction among leading robot manufacturers like Universal Robots, and Kawasaki. The platform primarily focuses on e-commerce product picking and palletizing/de-palletizing. Mujin has also introduced innovative solutions, including a truck bot for unloading trailers and shipping containers, resulting in efficiency gains and reduced labor needs. Examples of its impact include Japanese logistics firm Paltac, which doubled productivity and cut labor requirements by 90% with Mujin Pack. With the latest funding, Mujin aims to expand its product offerings, adapt to market demands, and continue its global expansion in the U.S., Japan, and China, where it employs over 300 staff dedicated to advancing automation.

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