A Chinese startup providing cooking robot having strength in automation without human operator's aid. Multiple projects are ongoing in Japan. Established: 2018 Number of employees: several (Japan office)

Minato-ku, Tokyo

■Market Research and Analysis: - Formulate data-driven business strategies through research and analysis of Japanese market trends, consumer needs, and competitors. - Explore new business opportunities and contribute to building potential partnerships and alliances. ■Customer Proposal Creation: - Create customized proposals for major clients, prepare presentation materials, and conduct customer presentations. - Utilize internal and external resources to maximize the results of proposals, and work with the sales team to promote effective proposal activities. ■Competitor Analysis and Business Development Strategy Planning: - Conduct continuous analysis of competitors' products, services, and marketing strategies, and plan and implement measures to strengthen the company's competitive advantage. - Lead the identification and negotiation of strategic partnerships and new market entry opportunities.

[MUST] - Graduate from a business or management faculty / studied business and management - Business-level Japanese language skills (N1 certification) - Practical experience in sales, marketing, or consulting in the Japan market (2 years or more) - Advanced analytical skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities - Excellent document creation and presentation skills [WANT] - Knowledge and experience in the automation equipment and kitchen equipment industry - Experience in building strategic partnerships and managing alliances - Experience in data-driven decision-making and using business intelligence tools - Experience working in global markets and the ability to adapt to work in a multicultural environment - Business-level Chinese language skills (not mandatory) [Desired personality / other] - Highly communicative and able to build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders - Able to respond flexibly even in a changing environment and take the initiative to solve problems - Able to think strategically based on data analysis and translate it into concrete actions - Able to value teamwork and work with other departments to achieve results - Able to take on new challenges for sustainable growth N.A. *Nice to have Chinese skill

A startup tackling difficult automation of machines leveraging AI. Co-founded by members with AI / CS background. Having successfully delivered projects such as automation of excavator, food dispensing etc., currently focuses on construction machine automation. Year of foundation: 2016 Capital: 1.6 billion yen Workforces: about 30

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

As a Robotics Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of our autonomous robotics systems and their surrounding software, with a focus on the reliability and scalability, as well as for testing and verification of the systems through field experiments. Your responsibilities will include: - Performing system integration in various projects - The design and maintenance of ROS 2 APIs, packages, nodes and launch files - The implementation of launch, unit, system integration, end-to-end, and acceptance tests - Development of tools to support integration, testing and deployment of our systems Further engagement opportunities: - Support our architect team with the system design and architecture of the robotics systems - Collaborate with other teams on integration efforts, focusing on the design and development of ROS 2 middleware - Implement ROS 2 adapters for third-party sensor drivers and for actuator control within the robotics systems

[ Minimum ] - Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field - 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in a collaborative environment - Proficiency with C++ and Python, working in a large codebase - Experience using ROS2 or ROS and a good understanding of its capabilities - Strong understanding of software versioning and working knowledge of Git - Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work in dynamic environments - Proficiency in English [ Preferred ] - Experience working in the robotics industry - Experience working in a remote Linux environment - Good understanding of containerization and experience using Docker - Familiarity with Agile and the Scrum methodology - Proficiency in Japanese Mandatory

A startup tackling difficult automation of machines leveraging AI. Co-founded by members with AI / CS background. Having successfully delivered projects such as automation of excavator, food dispensing etc., currently focuses on construction machine automation. Year of foundation: 2016 Capital: 1.6 billion yen Workforces: about 30

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

As a project manager, you will be managing the heavy machinery autonomous driving system development project. For each system development project, you will communicate with engineers and customers and work together to promote development. This is a rewarding position where you will be directly in touch with customers and involved in the development of an autonomous driving system for construction machines at the position closest to the site, and you will have a strong sense of getting closer to the realization of construction's future. Role / Responsibility: - Organizing the project goals and background - Establishing the project scope (budget and specifications) - Project planning and progress management (similar to the role of the product owner in Scrum development) - Internal communication work (reporting, facilitating discussions among engineers, etc.) - Negotiation with customers (contract type, project costs, specifications, etc.) - Communication with customers regarding projects (requirements design, reporting, PR, etc.) - Coordinating test implementation plans with customers - Technical sales to new customers - Other tasks as needed

[ Minimum ] - Experience as a manager or leader in project management, etc. - 3+ years of experience in development projects, implementation projects, support, etc. involving communication with customers - Understanding of general software development management [ Preferred ] - Experience in designing, developing, verifying, and evaluating robotics systems - Experience in software development using Linux - Experience in development using ROS/ROS2 - Experience in hardware development such as mechanical design and electrical design - Experience in the construction industry [ Soft skills] - A bright and positive person - Someone who is open-minded and proactive in learning - Someone who recognizes the importance of collecting and sharing knowledge and know-how - Someone who values ​​output as a team - A hands-on attitude that involves working on your own and going onsite while leading project members Nice to have

A startup tackling difficult automation of machines leveraging AI. Co-founded by members with AI / CS background. Having successfully delivered projects such as automation of excavator, food dispensing etc., currently focuses on construction machine automation. Year of foundation: 2016 Capital: 1.6 billion yen Workforces: about 30

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

As a Perception Engineer in our company, your role will primarily revolve around the design, development, and optimization of advanced real-time perception components for our autonomous robotics systems, with an emphasis on handling point cloud data from Lidars. Leveraging your knowledge of the Robot Operating System (ROS), you will also be tasked with the integration of the perception software and interfacing it with the rest of the system. Your responsibilities will include: - Development, optimization and maintenance of perception algorithms for our products using ROS2, focusing on, but not limited to, LiDAR data processing. - Integration of perception components into the system and maintenance of the interfaces. - Establishment of testing procedures to ensure the stability, functionality, and performance of the perception components. - Troubleshooting perception-related technical issues in our systems, proposing and implementing effective solutions to them. - Continuous enhancement of the performance, efficiency, and scalability of the perception algorithms and components. - Close collaboration with fellow perception engineers and other teams to ensure seamless integration of perception components into the automation software.

[ Minimum ] - Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or a related field. Candidates without a degree must have significant software development experience. - 2+ Years of experience as a Software Engineer in a collaborative environment. - Experience using ROS2 or ROS and a good understanding of its capabilities. - Proficiency with C++ or Python, experience of work in a large codebase. - Strong understanding of software versioning and working knowledge of Git. - Experience with perception algorithms development, particularly for point cloud data processing, using libraries such as OpenCV, Open3D, and PCL. - Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work in dynamic environments. - Proficiency in English. [ Preferred ] - Experience of working in the robotics industry. - Strong knowledge of best practises in software development. - Familiarity with Deep Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch. - Proficiency with C++ AND Python. - Experience working in a remote Linux environment. - Good understanding of containerization and experience using Docker. - Familiarity with Agile and the Scrum methodology. - Excellent problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends. - Proficiency in Japanese language. Mandatory

A startup tackling difficult automation of machines leveraging AI. Co-founded by members with AI / CS background. Having successfully delivered projects such as automation of excavator, food dispensing etc., currently focuses on construction machine automation. Year of foundation: 2016 Capital: 1.6 billion yen Workforces: about 30

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

As a Control Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing control algorithms for the autonomous operations of heavy machinery, such as excavators, cranes, and bulldozers in highly uncertain environments. Your responsibilities will include: - Development of controllers for uncertain plant characteristics. - System identification of complex hydraulic systems. - Task-specific motion planning and collision avoidance. - Verification and tuning of controllers in a simulator. - Validation and testing of controllers on real hardware. - Interfacing control algorithms with the core robotics system.

[ Minimum ] - Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. - 2+ Years of development experience in a collaborative environment. - Proficiency with C++ or Python, experience of work in a large codebase. - Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work in dynamic environments. - Proficiency in English. [ Preferred ] - Experience in the fields of industrial robotics, autonomous vehicles, or working with hydraulics. - Development experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, trajectory optimization, control theory, state estimation, optimal control, or machine learning. - Programming skills considering computational performance, maintainability, and system safety. - Experience with ROS2 or ROS. - Academic publications, patents, and/or contributions to OSS. - Experience in the certification process of automation systems in the automotive or aerospace industry. - Familiarity with Agile and the Scrum methodology. - Proficiency in the Japanese language. Mandatory

A startup whose core technology is vision-based tactile sensor that enables multi-modal perception at low cost and with high durability. Working on its application to pick-and-place automation in ready-made food production. Foundation: October 2021 Capital: 104 million yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

■Software Platform Redesign and Maintenance Universal robot control interfaces Rapid prototyping to GUI Integration Robot end-effector models ROS ■GUI Robot operation touch panels URCaps ■Universal Information Processing Platform Image processing plugins (cross-language) Integration with various platforms (ROS, PLC) ■Cloud Support System Operation data monitoring Collection of operational data (anomaly detection, support, learning)

Required skills: - Programming: Python, C++ - GUI programming - Basic knowledge of AI - Software skills: ROS, Linux, Git, etc. Preferred skills: - Robot manipulation - Cloud programming - JAVA Business level in English or Japanese

A Japanese startup developing equipment that enables rapid bacterial species estimation by automating the Gram staining process. Established: 2020 Capital: 205 million yen

Ibaraki-shi, Osaka-fu

You will develop and verify middleware and embedded software for Gram staining automation equipment.

Requried: - Linux - C++ - Github Preferred: - Experience managing software development project - Experience in test-driven development - Robot programming using ROS/ROS2 - Experience in developing communication function systems with hardware and sensors (EtherCat, I2C, RS485 development experience, etc.) - H/W control, robot arm control - Python - Open source development experience - Hardware development experience such as mechanical design or electrical design - docker - Experience developing robot system from scratch - Robocon experience is a plus NA

A Japanese cooking robot startup automating tasks such as cooking, serving, and cleaning by a sophisticated combination of hardware and software technologies. In addition to system integration tailored to the store, and the development of recognition and control software, they also develop some of the hardware in-house or jointly to achieve optimal customization. Established: 2018 Number of employees: 50-100 people Capital: 4.39 billion yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Toyota-shi, Aichi-ken

The team is aiming to develop an efficient robot network that links cooking robots and labor-saving robots on the cloud, and to build infrastructure systems for robot IoT and AI analysis on the cloud. You will work with the robotics development team to handle frontend development. Scope: - Backend implementation using Python3 + Django (REST API, WebSocket, gRPC, etc.) - Development of integrated management cloud system for multiple robots - Robot cooking process database design and development - General system architecture design for cloud, on-premises, local servers, etc. - Development of visualization web system for robot cooking process - Statistical analysis of robot cooking status, recommendations, etc. - Development of store ordering system and mobile ordering

Required: - Basic web front-end skills such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - Over 3 years of development experience using frameworks such as Vue.js or React.js - Development experience using Docker Preferred: - Development experience using TypeScript - Knowledge and development experience of TCP/IP, HTTP, general networks, Socket/WebSocket, etc. - Knowledge of design patterns such as DDD and clean architecture - Willingness to discover and solve problems and capability to act independently - Passion for technology and aspiration to be involved in various technical fields N.A.

A Japanese cooking robot startup automating tasks such as cooking, serving, and cleaning by a sophisticated combination of hardware and software technologies. In addition to system integration tailored to the store, and the development of recognition and control software, they also develop some of the hardware in-house or jointly to achieve optimal customization. Established: 2018 Number of employees: 50-100 people Capital: 4.39 billion yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Toyota-shi, Aichi-ken

The team is aiming to develop an efficient robot network that links cooking robots and labor-saving robots on the cloud, and to build infrastructure systems for robot IoT and AI analysis on the cloud. You will work with the robotics development team to handle server-side development. Scope: - Backend implementation using Python3 + Django (REST API, WebSocket, gRPC, etc.) - Development of integrated management cloud system for multiple robots - Robot cooking process database design and development - General system architecture design for cloud, on-premises, local servers, etc. - Development of visualization web system for robot cooking process - Statistical analysis of robot cooking status, recommendations, etc. - Development of store ordering system and mobile ordering

Required: - 3 or more years of development experience using Python (Django/Flask), or equivalent knowledge and development experience (PHP, Ruby, GoLang, etc.) - Basic knowledge and development experience of database design such as PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, etc. - Development experience using Docker Preferred: - Development experience on Linux (similar OS) - Knowledge and development experience of TCP/IP, HTTP, general networks, Socket/WebSocket, etc. - Knowledge of design patterns such as DDD and clean architecture - Willingness to discover and solve problems and capability to act independently - Passion for technology and aspiration to be involved in various technical fields N.A.

A Japanese cooking robot startup automating tasks such as cooking, serving, and cleaning by a sophisticated combination of hardware and software technologies. In addition to system integration tailored to the store, and the development of recognition and control software, they also develop some of the hardware in-house or jointly to achieve optimal customization. Established: 2018 Number of employees: 50-100 people Capital: 4.39 billion yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Toyota-shi, Aichi-ken

You will be developing systems for robotics by combining new technologies such as image recognition technology, machine learning technology, and robotics technology. Scope: - Development and research of elemental technologies for 3D general object recognition applying machine learning, deep learning, etc. - 3D point cloud/volume data processing and various analyzes using 3D depth sensor - Development of image recognition technology for ingredients, ingredients, tableware, etc. using elemental technology - Design and development of image recognition systems that cooperate with robots and various mechanical mechanisms - Various data analysis applying deep learning, statistical machine learning, multivariate analysis, etc., and system/software design and development using them - Person recognition and movement/flow line analysis applying video recognition technology

Required: - In-depth knowledge and practical experience in machine learning (deep learning) - Knowledge and development experience in image recognition - In-depth knowledge of Python or C/C++ and over 3 years of practical experience - Development experience on Linux (or similar OS) - Development experience with OpenCV, Tensorflow, PyTorch, TensorRT, etc. - Work experience in team development and experience using tools such as git Preferred: - Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or machine learning or related field, experience in publishing papers, etc. - Experience implementing parallelization and acceleration such as various GPU processing - Experience creating datasets for machine learning - Experience developing machine learning software on edge devices - Experience developing machine learning on cloud/mobile - Knowledge and development experience of libraries and equipment related to 3D image processing and robot vision such as ROS, PCL, ITK, VTK, RealSense, Kinect, etc. N.A.

A Japanese cooking robot startup automating tasks such as cooking, serving, and cleaning by a sophisticated combination of hardware and software technologies. In addition to system integration tailored to the store, and the development of recognition and control software, they also develop some of the hardware in-house or jointly to achieve optimal customization. Established: 2018 Number of employees: 50-100 people Capital: 4.39 billion yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Toyota-shi, Aichi-ken

To create cooking robots and other commercial robots as a team Scope: - Robot related software - Recognition, image processing, etc. - Control, operation planning, etc. - Sensor processing - System programming - Algorithm design and implementation - Overall design of the robot

Required: - Experience using (industrial) robot arms - 3 or more years of practical experience using C/C++, Python, Lisp, Rust, etc., or equivalent knowledge and experience - Bachelor's degree, master's degree or higher in engineering, mathematics, physics or related field Preferred: - Experience in system programming development on Linux (or similar OS) - Robot production experience using ROS or ROS2 - Have a special qualification for industrial robots - Knowledge of control engineering (classical control, modern control) - Knowledge of image processing and deep learning related technologies N.A.

A startup whose core technology is vision-based tactile sensor that enables multi-modal perception at low cost and with high durability. Working on its application to pick-and-place automation in ready-made food production. Foundation: October 2021 Capital: 104 million yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

You will be in charge of designing and developing manpower-saving and automated solutions using food picking robots for food factories that produce a wide variety of products (daily lunch boxes/weekly food items, etc.), which have been considered difficult to achieve until now. In addition to the development of the robot's racks and feeders, you will also be responsible for the selection of peripheral elements such as the robot's jacket.

Required skills: - Experience in development of FA equipment including industrial/cooperative robot arms - Experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD Preferred skills: - Experience in mechanical design using Fusion360 - Experience in development of industrial machinery - Project management experience Business level in English or Japanese

A startup whose core technology is vision-based tactile sensor that enables multi-modal perception at low cost and with high durability. Working on its application to pick-and-place automation in ready-made food production. Foundation: October 2021 Capital: 104 million yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

You will be in charge of fabrication of various products including tactile sensors, the company's core technology. In addition to prototyping, you will be involved in product planning, design, and manufacturing as a developer. - Fabrication of prototype parts using digital fabrication - Evaluation and improvement of fabricated products - Exploiting new materials and new manufacturing methods - Planning, design, and manufacturing of products

Required skills: - Experience in machining prototype parts - Experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD - Experience using digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters - Extensive experience in silicon molding Preferred skills: - Experience with Fusion360 - Experience in selecting and implementing digital fabrication tools Business level in English or Japanese

A startup whose core technology is vision-based tactile sensor that enables multi-modal perception at low cost and with high durability. Working on its application to pick-and-place automation in ready-made food production. Foundation: October 2021 Capital: 104 million yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

This role leads mass production of our core technology, vision based tactile sensors. Our expectations for this role are as follows. - Formulate specifications and update designs for mass production - Plan and Execute a mass production plan including finding mass production partners, controlling product quality and procurement - Establish user support system after mass production

Required skills: - Experience in mechanical design and starting up mass production of electronic hardware - Understanding of optics & basic image processing Preferred skills: - Understanding of advanced and extensive image processing - Understanding of robot control with sensor feedback Business level in English or Japanese

A startup whose core technology is vision-based tactile sensor that enables multi-modal perception at low cost and with high durability. Working on its application to pick-and-place automation in ready-made food production. Foundation: October 2021 Capital: 104 million yen

Koto-ku, Tokyo or Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

This role processes images acquired from external cameras and sensors and converts them into the information necessary for motion generation. The role also covers a wide range of image processing, from low-level processing such as feature point tracking to image recognition such as object segmentation, as well as GPU implementation and embedded programming.

Required skills: - Deep learning for computer vision (segmentation, classification, anomaly detection, etc.) - Traditional computer vision skills (non-deep learning) - OpenCV - PyTorch (or other deep learning framework) - C++ - Python Preferred skills: - ROS - Image processing on embedded systems - Robot learning with computer vision Either English or Japanese at business level required

A startup aiming to utilize robot in new field such as retail industry by automated manipulation and remote control. Their robots are in service at multiple konbini stores and about to enter serial production and deployment. Year of foundation: 2017 Number of employees: 40+ Total fund raised: more than 1 billion yen

Chuo-ku, Tokyo

- Robot electrical design, actuator design, and control software design. Specifically, electrical design and low-level control software design for actuators that combine brushless motors, planetary gear and strain-wave reducers, encoders, and limit switches. - Evaluate, test, and improve actuator and electrical systems. - Work with quality assurance and manufacturing teams to address and improve the quality of the robots and market defects.

- Working experience in robotics or similar product development. - Must be able to design their own electrical circuits and take a hands on approach to analysis and problem solving 　|_ Layout design skills are nice to have, but it can be outsourced. 　|_ Use of instrumentation such as an oscilloscope, multimeter, etc., will be essential. - Deep technical understanding and design skills in the following three areas: 　|_ Improvement of stability around the power supply against back EMF of the motor 　|_ Circuit design for highly accurate sensing of current values to measure the load on motors (noise reduction, sensor selection, etc.) 　|_ Low-level software design for position PID control of brushless motors using limit switches and encoders - Technical ability to perform software review and some coding of embedded motor control code implemented on STM microcontrollers and FPGA. 　|_ C and C++ programming languages are required. - Technical knowledge of mechanical engineering at a level that enables in-depth discussions of technical considerations with the mechanical design team. 　|_ Mechanical design engineers are in charge of design itself. CAD design skills are not required, but knowledge to be able to have technical discussions with the mechanical design engineers is required. - Technical knowledge of firmware development at a level that enables in-depth discussions of technical considerations with the firmware team. 　|_ Full implementation skills are not required, but enough knowledge to have technical discussions with the firmware engineers is required. - Ability to lead PCB board manufacturing and component assembly by working with manufacturing vendors. - Ability to have in-depth technical discussions with in-house engineers in Japanese and English. Business level in either English or Japanese