Manufacturer profile · No. 496

Highlanders, Inc.

HIGHLANDERSJapan

Models offered5

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Founded2023Company origin · Japan

HeadquartersToshima-ku, JapanPrimary company location

Robotics since3–5 yearsFirst robotics work or public program

ScaleNationalLatest official company indicator

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5 models

Model 1Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

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HL Human

Humanoid Robots

HL Human is a bipedal AI humanoid robot developed by Highlanders Inc. It features 19 degrees of freedom, dual robotic arms, 3D stereo-camera and LiDAR perception, autonomous locomotion, and AI-based natural-language interaction. Intended for industrial operations, logistics, infrastructure inspection, and disaster-response applications, it remains a development-stage robot without verified commercial deliveries.

Planned vision-language-action integration · Two robotic arms

Model 2Inspections

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HLQ Air

Quadruped Robots

HLQ Air is a compact four-legged robotic platform developed by Highlanders Inc. It weighs 8.5 kg and uses machine-learning-based adaptive walking control to maintain stability on uneven surfaces. The robot supports payloads up to 3.5 kg, traverses 30 cm steps, and climbs slopes up to 35°. It is intended for industrial mobility, infrastructure applications, and research. Current commercial availability is unverified.

600 × 280 × 150 mm Standby · 600 × 280 × 280 mm Standing

Model 3Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

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HLQ EDGE

Quadruped Robots

HLQ EDGE is an industrial quadruped robot developed by Highlanders Inc. It features 12 degrees of freedom, a maximum 60 kg payload, adaptive AI walking control, and up to three hours of operation. Designed for industrial material transport and inspection, it can traverse stairs, gaps, and uneven terrain. An optional robotic arm can be installed on its rear mounting rail. Commercial availability remains unverified.

Not publicly disclosed/verified · Commercially Not Available

Model 4Emergency Response & Rescue

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HLQ Pro

Quadruped Robots

HLQ Pro is a 60 kg autonomous quadruped robot developed by Highlanders Inc. for transporting equipment through rugged and hazardous environments. It carries up to 20 kg, uses reinforcement-learning-based adaptive locomotion, crosses 30 cm obstacles, and operates on slopes up to 35°. It features LiDAR and 3D-camera sensing, IP54-equivalent environmental protection, and up to four hours of operation.

440 × 880 × 570 mm (W × D × H) Standby · 440 × 880 × 980 mm (W × D × H) Standing

Model 5Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

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N

Humanoid Robots

N is a bipedal industrial humanoid developed by Highlanders, Inc. It features dual-arm manipulation, 8 kg single-arm and 12 kg combined payload ratings, and integrated proprietary locomotion-control technology. Intended for industrial automation and physical AI research, it is being prepared for mass production and potential deployment in automotive manufacturing.

Two articulated arms · Not publicly disclosed/verified

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