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Highlanders visits Kyoto mayor, showcases robot

According to Robosta, Highlanders opened a new facility, the Kyoto Physical AI Research Institute, in Kyoto and visited Mayor Koji Matsui.

What happened

Robosta reported that Highlanders paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Koji Matsui at Kyoto City Hall on October 13, 2026. During the visit, the company showcased a walking demonstration of its quadruped robot, the HLQ Edge.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/highlanders-kyoutoshinai-ni-kyouto-fijikaru-ai-kenkyuusho-wo-b627eb. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.