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Kukuru-kun

Nativeくくる君

Built by HCI · Japan

Updated Sep 2026·methodology

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The Kukuru-kun is a Hospitality robot developed by HCI (Japan), launched 2025.

RoboScore

55.9/ 100

Strong evidence

5 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%78/100
Proven track record12%35/100
Spec completeness12%52/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #42 of 103 in the Hospitality standing.

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Where it has stood71 days · best #34 · worst #42
#1 · started #38#103

One day of that is about Kukuru-kun itself:

  • 11 Sept RoboScore rose 0.23 — its evidence changed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 13 Oct, taken against 103 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

Takoyaki topping robot that assists in food preparation and service applications.

Flagship features

  • 大阪・関西万博で313万人の来場実績あり
  • 職人のたこ焼きに自動でトッピング
  • オペレーションの効率化とサービス品質の向上を目指す

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

1 known operator in Japan

Hanshin Koshien Stadium

Viability

est. 2002

くくる君が阪神甲子園球場で使用

Availability

limited-markets

Specifications

Category: Hospitality
Weight
0.56 kg
Launch year
2025
Price
Contact for quote
Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2002

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
food delivery
Sub Category
food preparation
Industries Served
stadia,theme park
Size & capacity1
Dimensions Mm
W160xD158.6xH229
Buying & support2
Availability Status
limited-markets
Countries Available
JP

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 maker-verified of 1 on record. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmedDeclared — sector, country and count stated by the maker; customer not named

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Company milestones

  • 2025Deploymentくくる君が阪神甲子園球場で使用
  • 2025DeploymentEXPO2025大阪・関西万博で使用
  • 2017MilestoneBecame Tech Mahindra subsidiary
  • 2006MilestoneCompany founded

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Kukuru-kun?
The Kukuru-kun is developed by HCI, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the Kukuru-kun?
The Kukuru-kun is a Hospitality robot made by HCI.
How much does the Kukuru-kun cost?
Pricing for the Kukuru-kun is not publicly listed — contact HCI for a quote.
When was the Kukuru-kun launched?
The Kukuru-kun was launched in 2025.

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