Tokyo University’s Co-Creation Platform Development Corporation invests 200 million yen in Adacotech, a pioneering AI software firm, to enhance automation in manufacturing inspection processes.

Target Company Overview

Adacotech Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo; CEO: Ryota Kawamura) specializes in providing advanced AI software to automate inspection and management processes in the manufacturing and social infrastructure sectors. Their mission is to support the evolution and innovation of manufacturing by utilizing the HLAC feature extraction method, developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Adacotech has distinguished itself by delivering globally unique software that enhances the efficiency of anomaly detection in manufacturing processes, thereby contributing to increased productivity both in Japan and internationally.

With current challenges in the manufacturing sector, such as workforce shortages and technology succession, there has been an escalating demand for automation in product inspection. Traditional deep learning approaches often require extensive time for data collection, which limits their effectiveness, resulting in continued reliance on human intervention during inspections. After 16 years of research and development, Adacotech has achieved high-precision image analysis based on a limited amount of normal data, allowing for more efficient anomaly detection.

Industry Overview in Japan

The manufacturing industry in Japan faces significant challenges, including a shrinking workforce and the need for technological innovation. The aging population and declining birth rates have led to a