OTSAW has signed a distribution agreement with Moraine Corporation to introduce hospital automation robots across Japan’s healthcare network.

Moraine will deploy OTSAW’s Camello+ autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and TransCar autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) to address workforce challenges, operational efficiency, and support ageing-population in hospitals nationwide.

Under the agreement, Moraine will act as OTSAW’s strategic distributor in Japan, representing the assets to address the country’s market needs.

Key highlights of the collaboration include Moraine’s distribution reach across more than 3,000 hospitals in Japan.

The parties expect to deploy the AMR and AGV vehicles to streamline internal hospital logistics.

The agreement signifies a progression in OTSAW's international expansion and highlights Moraine's focus on automation and robotics within healthcare infrastructure.

Together, the companies intend to pilot deployments in select hospitals in 2026, followed by broader rollout in the subsequent years.

Singapore-based OTSAW specialises in AMRs and robotics solutions, offering both manufacturing and advanced software development capabilities. It also has offices in Boston, Massachusetts, US, and Munich, Germany.

The company was established in 2015 and focuses on developing latest robotics autonomy technologies and next-generation AI.

Its AI-enabled solutions cater to a variety of sectors, including healthcare facilities, disinfection, security, and last-mile delivery.

OTSAW claims that its expertise in outdoor autonomy, core software, and robotic systems, combined with AI-enabled AMRs, assist customers in improving productivity, decreasing dependence on human resources, while incorporating automation into facilities management.

By addressing issues related to labour cost pressures, workforce shortages, and increasing wages, the company seeks to provide support for facilities management on a global scale.