1. Foreign Companies related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Companies preparing to expand
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bitsensing Inc.
- Business Category
- AI,Medical welfare
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Special Zone for Asia Headquarters
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- November 2026（planned）
- Business Description
- bitsensing Inc. develops cutting-edge radar solutions using advanced radar and AI technologies and provides non-contact care sensors with multiple person presence sensing, specific individual sleep analysis and disease prediction functions (dementia, sleep apnea syndrome, periodic movement disorders, etc.) to care facilities and hospitals. In the near future, bitsensing Inc. will expand the products to the general consumers. The products of bitsensing Inc. help to address the issues related to people monitoring, health, sleep of each individual that require constant surveillance such as healthcare, and nursing care, while we contribute to enhance overall health quality of society.
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MICA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LTD
- Business Category
- AI,Medical welfare
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Special Zone for Asia Headquarters
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- March 2027（planned）
- Business Description
- MICA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LTD provides software that uses AI to analyse images from mammography tests (a type of screening test using X-rays) for breast cancer screening. MICA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LTD has developed the only AI-based medical imaging platform in the world for contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM, a test using iodine-based contrast media; or provides ACEM - Artificial CEM without any using of iodine-based contrast media). AI technology can also assist physicians in reading images from conventional mammography, not only CEM, by heightening the contrast of the image and making it easier to detect abnormal findings. MICA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LTD 's technology will improve the diagnostic accuracy and reduce the overall number of biopsies in Japan, where it is estimated that 40-60% of women have dense breasts (breasts with well-developed breast tissue that can be indistinct on X-ray images).
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RGo Robotics, Inc.
- Business Category
- Robotics,AI,Logistics
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Special Zone for Asia Headquarters
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- September 2026（planned）
- Business Description
- RGo Robotics, Inc. provides artificial perception technology that enables robots to visually understand their surroundings and operate autonomously like humans. Its "Perception Engine" system can be used in a wide range of applications such as last mile delivery and factory automation by AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), automatic operation of service robots, and driving assistance for industrial machinery (forklifts, lawn mowers, etc.). "Perception Engine" can help automate tasks in a wide range of industries and can also be installed by any manufacturer of robots and other equipment. RGo Robotics will establish an "Asia Pacific Development and Customer Support Center" in Tokyo as an R&D center.
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Saccade Analytics Inc.
- Business Category
- AI,Medical
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Special Zone for Asia Headquarters
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- March 2027（planned）
- Business Description
- Saccade Analytics Inc. provides NeuroFlex® software, which uses VR goggles to examine abnormalities in the vestibule (organs involved in balance) and eye movements, known as Vestibular Oculomotor Motor Screening ("VOMS"). NeuroFlex® provides VOMS data to the medical professionals in assisting them in the diagnosis of neurological disorders, such as concussion, and rehabilitation for recovery from traumatic brain injury. In particular, the rehabilitation function is a feature not found in similar medical VR headsets sold worldwide. Saccade Analytics Inc. is also conducting research into mild cognitive impairment and neurodevelopmental disorders and aims to comprehensively support brain health in the future.
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IronYun Inc.
- Business Category
- Telecommnication
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Special Zone for Asia Headquarters
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- Schedule under adjustmet
- Business Description
- IronYun Inc. provides software that uses AI to analyze images captured by surveillance cameras in over 40 countries and has a wide range of customers in industries such as transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, among others. The strength is integration of over 30 image analysis functions into one platform. With just the introduction of IronYun Inc.'s products, it is practical for a wide range of applications. The service of IronYun Inc. will contribute to solving the shortage of manpower in security tasks and improving the accuracy of marketing in non-security applications.
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Moeco IOT INC
- Business Category
- IoT,Logistics
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Special Zone for Asia Headquarters
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- Schedule under adjustmet
- Business Description
- Moeco IOT INC provides a digitalization solution for real-time monitoring of customer shipments and cargo. Through a combination of a user-friendly SaaS platform and non-invasive disposable IoT stickers, Moeco captures critical shipment data, such as location, temperature, humidity, shocks and more, for every box, pallet or container shipped. As an outcome, this service allows manufacturers & recipients of goods to instantly save money on human resources associated with quality control operations, reduce insurance costs and gather full lifecycle information. By introducing the products of Moeco IOT INC, improvements in the quality of service in the logistics industry, as well as efficiencies in the overall delivery process are expected.
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Qritive Pte. Ltd.
- Business Category
- AI,Medical
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Special Zone for Asia Headquarters
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- Schedule under adjustmet
- Business Description
- Qritive Pte. Ltd. develops and provides AI solutions for pathologists performing pathological examination*1 to help them manage and analyze digitized specimen images. Qritive's products are able to identify malignant and benign tumors with high accuracy, and our AI modules comprehensively screen digital whole slide images to identify disease presence across different body tissues (colon, prostate, breast, ...) and support the grading*2 of abnormal findings.
By introducing Qritive's products, it is expected that cancer tests will be performed accurately and efficiently, reducing the time and cost of pathological diagnosis.
*1 pathological examination: Examination to collect and observe cells, etc.; used to diagnose cancer
*2 grading: Analysis of the degree of deterioration of individual tumors
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QSTC INC
- Business Category
- Robotics,AI,Aerospace
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Special Zone for Asia Headquarters
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- Schedule under adjustmet
- Business Description
- QSTC INC provides space solutions in a wide range of areas including commercial communications satellites and related equipment, remote sensing systems for Earth observation, satellite propulsion systems, rocket engines, unmanned orbital spacecraft. In addition to these hardware developments, QSTC INC also provides data science management services, including big data and AI, and through these businesses is working to solve issues in the space fields.
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Reaction Analytics Inc.
- Business Category
- Robotics,Chemical,Advanced matecirals
- Type
- R&D center
- Location
- Area around Shibuya Station
- Scheduled Date of Establishment
- Schedule under adjustmet
- Business Description
- Reaction Analytics Inc. provides automated experimental equipment for component analysis in new medicine development, as well as software for analyzing experimental results to pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing companies. By using the services, clients can integrate the entire flow of sample preparation, experimentation, data acquisition, formatting, integration, analysis, and data report creation in new drug development experiments. The products, which can automate the flow that previously had to be conducted manually, contribute to the efficient progression of pharmaceutical experiments, and reduce the burden on researchers.
※ The total number of the companies is 2 ,that did not expand to Tokyo or ended their business after expanding.