Robotics startup co-founded by robotics researchers. Specialized in flexible and compact robots with unique strength in narrow inspection, pipe inspection, disaster rescue etc. Increasing focus on data platform for infra maintenance. Year of foundation: 2004 Workforces: approx. 30

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

- Design parts and assemblies for real use in outdoor conditions. - Integrate electronics and wiring into mechanical assembly. - Make and review manufacture and assembly drawings. - Make and review Bill of Materials. - Assemble machines and make functional test. - Modify the current models based on the feedback. - Build parts with 3D printers, assemble prototypes quickly. - Design jigs for tests and validation. - Perform experiments to validate new concepts, test endurance of parts. - Execute the field test. - Contribute to the creation of quality reference and maintenance of comprehensive project records, technical reports, maintenance documentation, and documentation to track progress and ensure compliance with standards and regulations. - Provide mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional development and growth. - Perform cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, industrial designers, and project managers. - Do innovation and research: Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative engineering solutions. Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.

<Need> - Ideally have more than 3 years experience in mechanical design, preferably involving design of machines/devices which uses actuators - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities - Proven experience in mechanical design and project leadership - Strong Design and Analysis skills - Proactive <Nice to have> - Experience of design/modification for cost down - Experience more than 3 years in mechanical design - Experience of sealing (waterproof, dustproof) structures - Experience with some software programming (any language OK) and making electrical circuit (hobby level OK!) - Experience of the product improvement - Ability to convert an explanation of user needs into a schematic or text-based specification or definition of the mechanical/electromechanical system requirements - Ability to design a simple but effective test - Must be willing to assist colleagues in other departments and trades - Proficiency in industry-specific regulations and standards - Have an interest in the development of robotic systems - Have an interest in innovation through engineering English: fluent Japanese: conversational (or vice versa)

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: 910 million yen Workforces: about 30

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

As a Simulation Software Engineer in the company, you will be challenged with the development and integration of their simulation software with the rest of the company's software stack. You will also support other teams in the use of the simulator for testing, data generation and controller development for company's autonomous robotics systems, which is essential for their production. Your responsibilities will include: - Modeling of robotics systems and the associated physical processes, specifically focusing on hydraulics and earth-moving in heavy machinery operations. - Design, development and maintenance of the simulator and its plugins. - Analysing real machine behaviour and using the data for data-driven validation of the simulator and configuration for specific machines. - Collaborating with other teams on simulator integration, and on automated and manual tests for the robotics systems, including maintaining configuration and launch files. - Close collaboration with other simulation engineers to ensure smooth continuous improvement of the simulation software.

Minimum: - Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other technical fields. - 2+ Years of experience as a Software Engineer in a collaborative environment. - Proficiency with C++ and Python, experience of work in a large codebase. - 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 of working in the robotics industry. - Working knowledge of Gazebo, Unity or other software used for robotics simulations. - Experience working in a remote Linux environment. - Good understanding of containerization and experience using Docker. - Knowledge of build systems and ability to set up and use CMake. - Experience of development in Julia and Matlab. - Knowledge of computational mathematics, solvers, linear algebra, etc. - Experience with CAD or meshing tools. - Familiarity with Agile and the Scrum methodology. - Proficiency in the Japanese language. Ideal candidate profile: - A flexible learner who excels in managing and prioritizing tasks, adapting to dynamic environments, and swiftly learning new technologies and skills. - A critical thinker who can identify problems, develop efficient solutions, and understand the implications of changes in complex systems. - A resilient performer who maintains the output quality and showing tenacity despite challenges in high-pressure situations. - A proactive innovator who takes the initiative to identify business needs, suggesting improvements, and experimenting with creative solutions. - A committed team player who demonstrates strong ownership of tasks, commitment to team decisions even when in disagreement, and fosters a transparent, positive work environment. 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 Office location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Bunkyo-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 Office location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

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

This role introduce labor-saving and automation solutions with food picking robots, mainly for food factories. Our expectations for this role are as follows. - Develop a vision for the future of next-generation food factory production processes using robots. - Review and implement the technology components for the solutions. - Plan and Execute a roadmap to achieve milestones in stages. - Solutionize the next-generation food factory that will work as “mother factory” to achieve horizontal development. - Team building.

Required skills - Experience developing and introducing robotic systems in factories (not limited to food, but food experience is a big plus) Preferred skills - Project management - Risk assessment 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 Office location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

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

Responsible for developing programs that generate robot motions. Based on the sensor data, grip planning and trajectory planning are performed, and the robot motion is created by visual and tactile sensor feedback control. Responsible for real-time control and high-level action planning

Required skills: - Python - C++ - ROS - Motion Planning - Experience running industrial robots from Python or C++ Preferred skills: - Motion generation with 3D (RGB-D) sensors - Visual servoing - Robotic manipulation of deformable objects - Robotic manipulation with tactile sensors - Robot Learning - Machine learning, reinforcement learning 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 Office location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Bunkyo-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

A Japanese startup globally leading intelligent robot manipulation. Co-founded in 2011 by CEO, ex-technical sales at global tool maker and CTO, PhD in robotic who has expertise in motion planning. They have strength such as: - Acceleration of industrial robot's motion planning by sophisticated in-house library - Intelligent manipulation based on perception by 3D vision - Interface via which you can teach robots from major makers with ease from a single device Currently best at logistics warehouse where automation is most rapidly introduced these years, though delivering factory projects too. Ranking around top of the world in terms of number of delivered cases, they are now planning to build a package of control platform. Year of foundation: 2011 Number of employees: 150+ (Japan) Capital: 100 million yen Headquarter: Koto-ku, Tokyo local offices in Nagoya, USA and China

Koto-ku, Tokyo

- Setting up industrial robot arms and controllers, gripper, 2D/3D vision system - Executing robot systems demos for customers - Support installation and configuration of company's own controller and peripherals at customer sites - Provide technical support for the systems deployed to customer sites (remote and on-site support). Customer sites could be both in Japan and overseas. Max. 40% of a month is on-site, depends on the progress of the projects in charge. - Mechanical Design peripherals such as robot hand, robot cells, robot stand, demo frame, camera mounting plates, gripper parts, etc.

Minimum Requirements: - At least 2 years of experience in machinery and equipment. Electrical, Mechanical, Field-service, control, manufacturing, design - Ability to understand manuals of factory automation systems, warehousing (WMS), and logistics systems written in Japanese - Business level Japanese for effective communication with customers and vendors - Ability to read specification sheets and purchase necessary mechanical and electrical components from suppliers Preferable Requirements: - Hands-on experience in maintenance and manipulating industrial robot or/and AGV (AMR) at factory or/and warehouse - Hands-on experience in robot arm task creating, conveyor belt control, setting up industrial sensors, CNC, PLC is an advantage - Conversational level English; comfortable working in English only environment - Work experience in design, research, and/or development in a manufacturing-related company - Electrical and mechanical licenses - Familiar with industrial safety best practices, domestic and international, with regard to robot systems - CAD modeling skills (Both 2D and 3D) - Trouble-shooting skills Nice to have

A Japanese startup developing mobile manipulator that co-exists side-by-side with humans. Aims at its utilization in various industries including restaurants. Year of foundation: 2019 Workforces: 4 Capital: approx. 30 million yen

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Tasks include (but are not limited to): - Write a program and make the robot move - Write test cases

Must have: - Git / Linux (systemd, bash etc.) / ROS1 / C++11 / Python2 / Python3 - Basic knowledge and ability equivalent to robotics post-graduate degree - Knowledge and experience in either of the following domains of robotics: >> Image processing >> 3D sensor and point cloud processing >> Machine learning >> Autonomous mobility >> Manipulation - Passion for robot Nice to have: - Rust - OpenCV / PCL - Experience in robot hardware development - OSS development / contribution - ROS2 Nice to have

A Japanese startup developing mobile manipulator that co-exists side-by-side with humans. Aims at its utilization in various industries including restaurants. Year of foundation: 2019 Workforces: 4 Capital: approx. 30 million yen

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Robot's mechanical design, circuit design, assembly, evaluation and so on

Must have: - Basic knowledge and ability equivalent to robotics post-graduate degree - 5-10 years' experience in mechanical design - Professional experience of product development - Experience of mechanical design using reducer, linear motion, and belt drive mechanism - 3D CAD design (including stress analysis) - Passion for robot Nice to have: - Robot design experience - Control system design skill - Capability of assembly and adjustment, verification and testing - Electrical circuit design and PCB making - Project management experience involving external vendors - Passion for making things Nice to have

A Japanese venture company founded by a robotics professor, developing humanoid-type heavy machinery robot to substitute human labor at hazardous sites. Their robots are capable of sensitive manipulation with highly amplified power and bipedal walking on rough terrains. Their master-slave model enables intuitive control either remotely or in ride-on style. Year of foundation: 2007 Capital: 106 million yen Number of employees: 8

Kusatsu-shi, Shiga-ken

Candidate will be in charge of Image Processing / Vision Transmission / VR / AR development for humanoid heavy machinery robot. Though their robot has excellent haptic interface based on master-slave system, its current vision transmission is relatively simple, using professional wide-angle camera, HTC Vive, Unity etc. The target for the vision transmission development from now is to create a virtual interface overlaid on real camera image from the robot and integrate them into a single AR-like vision.

Must have: - Development experience related to AR and/or VR - Knowledge and experience in 3D modelling - Hands-on development experience on Unity Nice to have: - Coding skill in C, Python - Background in Robotics, HMI or image processing Not required