LexxPluss

LexxPluss Inc., founded in March 2020 by CEO Masaya Aso, is a Japanese company specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for the logistics and manufacturing industries. Aso, a graduate of the University of Manchester, leveraged his prior experience in automated driving projects at Bosch in both Japan and Germany to establish the company. His work as the Japanese technical director for the "Automated Valet Parking System," a Level 4 autonomous driving system, and his involvement in developing unmanned trucks for logistics, provided a strong foundation for LexxPluss's focus on industrial automation. The company was established with a global-first mindset and has since expanded, opening a US subsidiary and a sales office in Indiana to tap into the North American market.

LexxPluss develops and sells a portfolio of automation solutions designed to address labor shortages and improve productivity in warehouse and factory environments. The company's business model includes a monthly subscription service as well as an option for a half upfront and half monthly subscription fee. Its primary clients are in the logistics and automotive sectors in Japan, with plans to leverage these relationships for its U.S. expansion. A key aspect of the company's strategy is its open architecture approach; it discloses a significant amount of technical information, including 3D CAD designs and APIs, to its partners to facilitate easier integration and maintenance.

The core of LexxPluss's offering is its suite of robotics products. The "Lexx500" is an AMR capable of transporting payloads up to 500 kilograms. It utilizes a combination of technologies, allowing it to autonomously navigate and avoid obstacles. The robot is equipped with multiple sensors, including LiDAR, ultrasonic, and depth cameras, to ensure safe collaboration with human workers. A key feature is the "LexxTug" attachment, which enables the Lexx500 to tow existing general-purpose carts without requiring modifications. The entire system is managed by "LexxFleet," a fleet management software, and can be integrated with existing factory equipment like PLCs, elevators, and fire shutters via the "LexxHub" IoT solution. This product ecosystem is designed for scalability, allowing customers to start with a single robot and expand their fleet as needed.

Keywords: autonomous mobile robots, logistics automation, warehouse automation, AMR technology, intralogistics, manufacturing robotics, Masaya Aso, material transport, fleet management system, industrial robotics, Lexx500, LexxTug, supply chain automation, robotics-as-a-service, industrial IoT, automated guided vehicles, factory automation, automated material handling, open architecture robotics, logistics technology