The company was founded by Junichi Urata and Yuto Nakanishi, who started working on humanoid robots at the JSK Robotics Laboratory at the University of Tokyo. SCHAFT's robots are designed to help clients carry out tasks in hazardous environments. The company's robots have been used in disaster relief efforts, and they are also being developed for use in manufacturing and other industries. SCHAFT's technology and hardware are highly advanced, and the company is considered a leader in the field of robotics.