Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.  has invested¹ in TriOrb Inc. Accordingly, the startup got its start out of Kyushu Institute of Technology and has been certified as an AISol startup².

TriOrb is developing mobile robots with spheres instead of regular tires. Thus, enabling smooth omnidirectional movement and software for autonomous mobility to improve productivity on manufacturing floors.

Supports Growth Strategy

By combining mobile robots that can move even in tight spaces or on uneven floor where conventional tires are inappropriate to move. Moreover, with a variety of robots used in manufacturing sites, the company aims to help solve social problems. Among them are labor shortages and the burden of heavy labor.

Strengthening production competitiveness through manufacturing innovation is one of Toyoda Gosei’s focuses to support the company’s growth strategy. Particularly, conforming to its medium- to long-term business plan (2030 Business Plan). For that reason, Toyoda Gosei has invested in TriOrb with a view to utilizing the company’s technology for higher automation and efficiency of its manufacturing processes.

Triorb Inc. is a collaborative mobile robot venture company established by Kyushu Institute of Technology. Specifically, it is under the Japan Science and Technology Agency’s Program for Creating New Industries from Academic Bases (START: Kyushu Institute of Technology/National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology).

In addition to hardware based on core technology transferred from Kyushu Institute of Technology, the company will enhance the appeal of its services. Particularly, by providing a one-stop service that includes software that supports mobility and safety measures for operation.

Notes:

¹ Investment made in September 2024, through Toyoda Gosei’s Corporate Venture Capital Dept., an internal organization dedicated to these investments.

² The AIST Group (a collective name for the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and AIST Solution Co., Ltd.) has certified the company and been helping its business growth.

02 October 2024