About

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  TriOrb is a collaborative mobile robot venture that originated from the Kyushu Institute of Technology University (KIT) and was created through the AIST (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) Startup Program. (START: Kyushu Institute of Technology University/ National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology).We enhance the appeal of our services by combining the core hardware technology transferred from Kyushu Institute of Technology with a suite of software solutions that enable seamless mobility. Additionally, we provide comprehensive safety measures tailored for operational scenarios. This holistic approach ensures that we offer a one-stop solution, encompassing both hardware and software, to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

• Company Name	TriOrb Inc.
  Location	AIM Building 6th Floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 802-0001, Japan.
  Business Activities	We specialize in the robot development, manufacturing, sales, maintenance, as well as software development, sales, and maintenance.
  Establishment	February, 2023
  Share	1 billion yen (as of the end of August 2024)
  Representative	CEO Shuichi Ishida
  Number of Employees	4 Executives, 1 Technical Consultant, 18 Employees(Does not include part-time jobs) (as of the end of August 2024)

Technology

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  An entirely new high-performance ball-driven omnidirectional locomotion mechanism that can move freely in all directions with a simple configuration of three balls and three motors.

Team

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  CEO

  ISHIDA Shuichi

  Doctor of Engineering

  He holds a doctoral degree in Engineering from the Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology at Kyushu Institute of Technology. With a decade of dedicated research experience at AIST, Japan's premier national research institution, he specialized in the evaluation of production systems and processes for the manufacturing industry. Notably, he served as the team representative in the prestigious global competition, RoboCup Soccer, where he led his team to secure first place in the Japan tournament and an impressive second place in the world tournament's technical category.

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  COO

  SHIMANO Satoshi

  After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Kyushu University, he joined Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, one of Japan's largest commercial banks. He worked in sales department for 7 years and then transitioned to head office planning for 8 years. His main involvement revolved around initiating new business ventures and leading the development of financial products.

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  Independent Director

  SAKAMOTO Noriaki

  Noriaki graduated from the University of Tokyo (Econ dept) and joined Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2003. After working METI for 5 years, he was appointed vice president of his family business. Noriaki graduated Columbia University (MBA). Prior to joining UTEC, Nori worked for McKinsey & Company as an engagement manager where he specialized in corporate finance and SCM.
  Apart from UTEC, he is currently General Manager of Planning Department of Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA).

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  Independent Director

  TAKAHASHI Ryohei

  Doctor of Engineering

  After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Kyoto University, he joined Mitsubishi Corporation, where he was involved in business development for cloud services targeting the construction industry. After leaving the company, he ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing a medical university spin-off venture and successfully achieved mergers and acquisitions with major corporations. Additionally, he worked at a US-based strategic consulting firm, specializing in formulating digital strategies. He holds a degree from the Innovation Science Department at Tokyo Institute of Technology, School of Environment and Society.

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