Every DigiRise robot project starts with a hearing, a visit to your warehouse or factory and a 3D map of the site. Once requirements are set, we search our partners in China and makers worldwide for the right robot, then handle validation, import, on-site FDE and after-sales care end to end — the most hands-on robot deployment we can offer.
We start by understanding your site and mapping it in 3D before defining requirements. Then we search makers worldwide — especially in China — and handle validation, import, deployment and after-sales care end to end. Consultation and the site hearing are free.
STEP 01
Tell us the task, site issues, volume, budget and timing. You can start with the AI assistant.
Deliverable：Problem summary, visit plan
STEP 02
We visit your warehouse, factory or store to watch the work and check loads, traffic flow, people and floor conditions.
Deliverable：Site survey notes and photos
STEP 03
We measure your site and rebuild it in 3D, turning racks, aisles and equipment into data to see where robots can go and move.
Deliverable：3D model of your site
STEP 04
Using the 3D model, we decide together which tasks to automate, required performance, safety, volume and budget.
Deliverable：Requirements document
STEP 05
We search partners in China and makers worldwide, comparing specs, price and supply side by side. We can also arrange a factory tour.
Deliverable：Comparison of 2–3 candidates, rough total
Makers we visited on site
We also partner with many other companies, mainly in China, and can source robots not listed here.
Visiting a robotics company in Shanghai (Nov 2026)
STEP 06
We run candidates in the 3D model of your site, then test one process with demo or rental units and measure the impact.
Deliverable：Validation, impact report, roll-out plan
STEP 07
Negotiation, ordering, shipping, customs, certification and safety checks, inspection — ready to use in Japan.
Deliverable：Robots ready for Japan
STEP 08
Engineers on site build the apps, tune the AI, connect your systems, deliver and train operators.
Deliverable：Robots working on site, runbook
STEP 09
Local help desk, spare parts, maker coordination, software updates and add-on development keep robots running.
Deliverable：Support and improvement proposals
Timelines and costs depend on the model, volume and site. Every project is quoted individually. 3D visuals are illustrations.
Our team, led by CEO Masahiro Chaen, has visited robotics companies in Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Shanghai to see production lines, real units and deployments. We partner with local companies so we can talk to makers directly and find robots that fit Japanese sites.
Working with makers, dealers and local technical partners, we source robots not yet available in Japan and arrange on-site tours and validation.
You can also ask for just part of the flow — start from import and FDE if you already know the robot, or from the hearing and site visit if nothing is decided yet.
SERVICE 01
We visit and watch the work first
SERVICE 02
Map your site in 3D before deciding
SERVICE 03
Find the right robot through our China network
SERVICE 04
See Chinese makers with your own eyes
SERVICE 05
Run it before you buy it
SERVICE 06
From negotiation to delivery
SERVICE 07
Engineers on site until it runs
SERVICE 08
Keep robots working on your floor
Consultation & estimate
Free
We suggest candidate robots and a rough total cost.
Sourcing & import
Robot price + sourcing fee
Quoted as a landed total including shipping, customs, inspection and setup.
PoC
Fixed fee by period and units
Validate impact quickly before a full roll-out.
Development
Quoted by requirements
Apps, AI integration and system connections designed for you.
Support & training
Annual or per request
Plans by coverage and response time.
Totals vary widely by model, volume, exchange rates and site conditions, so every project is quoted individually.
Overseas robots come with checks that domestic products don't. DigiRise researches them and handles the procedures for you.
Robots with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or LTE need Japanese Giteki certification. A special notification scheme allows uncertified devices that meet international standards to be used for experiments for up to 180 days. It covers wireless LAN and Bluetooth in the 2.4/5/6GHz bands but not LTE. Getting full certification afterward reportedly costs about ¥300,000 and takes 1–2 months, so check the seller's certification status before commercial use.
SourceJapan's tariff schedule (April 1, 2026) sets a zero duty on HS 8479.50 (industrial robots not elsewhere specified), under both general and conventional rates. Import consumption tax (10%) still applies. Humanoid and service robots may fall under other HS codes depending on configuration, so confirm the classification with a customs broker in advance.
SourceArticle 150-4 of the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations requires fences or enclosures for industrial robots rated above 80W when contact poses a hazard. A 2013 notice clarified that robots can work alongside people without fences if a risk assessment shows the hazard is removed or ISO-compliant measures (e.g. ISO 10218) are in place. A technical file (including the risk assessment) and a declaration of conformity are required.
SourceISO 10218 covers industrial robots and ISO/TS 15066 covers contact limits in human-robot collaboration. ISO 13482 (JIS B 8445 in Japan) covers personal care robots used for guidance, transport or care, and is certified by bodies such as JET. Many Chinese humanoids lack these certifications, so buyers should plan their own risk assessment for the intended use and site.
SourceThe general track of Japan's SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy supports custom equipment and systems, with a cap of up to ¥100M and a subsidy rate of up to two-thirds. It is separate from the catalog track. Deadlines and requirements change each round (the 7th round in July 2026 appears to have closed), so check the latest guidelines. The Monozukuri subsidy is another option.
SourceIn 2025, researchers reported that the Unitree G1 periodically sent telemetry, including camera, microphone and sensor data, to servers in China. They also disclosed a Bluetooth-based takeover flaw (UniPwn). These are researcher claims with limited independent verification. For factories or public sites, confirm network isolation, closed-network operation and firmware control before signing.
SourceImported robots risk long downtime while waiting on the overseas maker. GA Robotics, a UBTECH dealer, estimates annual maintenance at about 25% of the robot price and highlights 365-day on-site support with bilingual Japanese-Chinese escalation. Check domestic spare-parts stock, the maintenance SLA and whether the dealer carries the maker's warranty.
SourceJapanese distribution of Chinese robots is changing fast. TechShare has been reported as Unitree's master distributor, GMO AIR became an official Unitree distributor in June 2026, and the two announced a capital alliance in September. For UBTECH, Bitcoin Japan disclosed a planned exclusive Japan distribution deal in October 2026. Grey imports may lack warranty, maintenance or Giteki coverage, so confirm the official channel.
SourceChinese makers usually quote in USD or CNY, excluding tax and shipping. Yen quotes shift widely with exchange rates, freight, duty and consumption tax, Giteki and maintenance. GA Robotics also notes its estimates vary by model, dealer and exchange rate. Show the currency, tax and shipping treatment and the check date in the catalog, and give the landed cost in Japan by quote.
SourceYes. After the hearing we visit your warehouse, factory or store, watch the work and map the site in 3D. Scope and cost depend on location and size.
Yes. We handle single research or evaluation units and propose purchase, rental or PoC depending on your plan.
We check connectivity, data destinations and offline operation per model, and propose isolated network setups where needed. For sensitive sites we also compare makers from other countries.
We check Japanese radio certification and safety-standard compliance in advance, and suggest workarounds when a model isn't certified.
Some models can be checked via demos or on-site footage. We also arrange factory tours to makers in Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Shanghai.
They are converted from maker prices, reseller listings and press reports. Configuration, exchange rates, shipping, duties and support change the total, so we provide final figures by quote.
Yes. We research and propose makers and models beyond this catalog.
No. DigiRise handles all communication with makers. Overseas customers can contact us in English.
Just tell us what you want to do — move parts in a factory, automate inspection rounds. We'll propose robots, a quote and a development plan.
We usually reply within 2 business days