Sumitomo Corporation's CVC Invests in ATOM Inc., a Developer of Humanoid AI Robots

Sumisho Venture Partners, the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Corporation, is pleased to announce its investment in the seed round of ATOM Inc., a company engaged in the research and development of humanoid AI robots. ATOM is a startup focused on developing dual-arm, bipedal humanoid AI robots. By integrating intelligent functions such as environmental recognition, judgment, and action generation with physical embodiment based on Physical AI, the company aims to realize robots capable of operating in the same environments as humans. In the manufacturing, logistics, and transportation sectors, there is growing expectation for robots that can handle tasks difficult to automate with conventional specialized machinery, driven by labor shortages and the increasing complexity of operations. Sumisho Venture Partners recognizes the humanoid robotics sector as a key pillar for future industry and society, and decided to invest in ATOM based on its technical innovation and long-term growth potential.