GITAI

GITAI develops a range of robotic systems in-house, including all hardware and software. Its main products are inchworm-type robotic arms and lunar rovers. The robotic arms, which come in various lengths from 1m to 10m, are designed for on-orbit services such as inspection, repair, and assembly for satellites and space stations. They feature tool-changing capabilities to perform multiple tasks. The 'R1' lunar rover is a four-legged, rolling robot with two arms designed for general-purpose tasks on the moon, including exploration, mining, and infrastructure construction. The company has successfully demonstrated its technology on the International Space Station (ISS).

The company operates on a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model, allowing clients to use its robots for various lunar and in-orbit missions without large upfront investments. Its main clients include space station providers, satellite servicing companies, and lunar exploration entities. Originally founded in Tokyo, Japan, GITAI has expanded its presence significantly in the United States, establishing a headquarters in Torrance, California, and officially becoming a U.S.-based company in late 2023. This move was strategic to better compete for U.S. government contracts, leading to the establishment of GITAI Defense & Space LLC in 2025 to serve as a prime contractor for the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA. The company has secured numerous funding rounds, including a Series B extension that brought the total to $60.5 million.