Manufacturer profile · No. 591

Murata Machinery, Ltd.

MuratecJapan

Models offered3

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Founded1935Company origin · Japan

HeadquartersKyoto, JapanPrimary company location

Robotics since10+ yearsFirst robotics work or public program

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Model 1Healthcare

Murata Machinery, Ltd.

MKR-003

Mobile Robots (AMR)

The MKR-003 is an experimental autonomous omnidirectional mobile transportation robot developed by Murata Machinery in collaboration with Keio University. Designed primarily for hospital logistics, it combines four-wheel omnidirectional mobility, SLAM-based navigation, dynamic obstacle avoidance, and a detachable material transport wagon with human-interaction features. It was demonstrated in Japanese hospitals but has no verified current commercial availability.

3 per arm · Commercially Not Available

Model 2Logistics & Warehousing

Murata Machinery, Ltd.

Premex SLX

Automated guided vehicle (AGV)

Premex SLX is Murata Machinery's autonomous forklift-type AGV for pallet transport and automated storage. Using LiDAR SLAM and a three-unit multidrive system, it transports loads up to 1,000 kg, travels at speeds up to 90 m/min and offers lifting heights of 1,500 mm or 4,300 mm. It supports pallet racks, mobile racks, clean manufacturing environments and cold-storage operation down to −25°C.

Commercially Available · 4300 mm and 1500 mm

Model 3Logistics & Warehousing

Murata Machinery, Ltd.

Premex SLX with SVS

Automated guided vehicle (AGV)

The Muratec Premex SLX with SVS is an industrial autonomous forklift AGV integrating a self-driving horizontal shuttle carriage and a vertical lifting system. Designed for high-density warehouse storage and retrieval, it supports multi-depth pallet-rack access, lifting up to 7 m, SLAM-guided navigation, and multidrive movement in confined areas. Its hydraulic-free electric-cylinder mechanism is intended for clean manufacturing environments.

Commercially Available · Not publicly disclosed/verified

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