Traditional automation cells are not suited for high-mix and low-volume production needs. Re-hiring programmers to accommodate to new products does not solve the inherent issue of supplementing the qualified labor force. Empower your staff to work on high, value-adding tasks and let Pick Packer increase your business productivity, quality and ultimately the margins.Closer Robotics was co-founded in November 2021 with the vision to change this. Closer Robotics is developing a versatile solutoin to automate manufacturing lines in industries with heavy reliance on human labor, such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Our plug and play, easy-to-use solution are empowering manufacturer's to improve their production efficiency. By automating repetitive tasks, we aim to address the challenges of labor shortages and production capacity in factories. Closer Robotics provide solution for high-mix low-volume food manufacturing robot solution. Highlights:- May 2024 implemented first solution into factory line- 2024 Co-founder selected by Forbes Asia as 30 under 30 (https://www.forbes.com/profile/shota-higuchi/?sh=52a6b615ed15)- 2023 Selected as one of the most promising startups in Japan by METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) https://www.j-startup.go.jp/en/startups/039_1_closer_inc.html- 2023 100m Yen seed equity investment, 350m Yen in cumulative grants from the government