Osaka University Venture Capital has invested ¥150 million in Thinker Inc., advancing the development of user-friendly robotic hands that enhance automation in various sectors.

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Thinker Inc. is an innovative venture founded in August 2022, specializing in the development and commercialization of robot hands utilizing proximity sensing technology. This venture emerged from the Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering Science under the guidance of Assistant Professor Yoshisuke Koyama. Backed by the university's entrepreneurship support project, Thinker aims to implement its proprietary proximity sensor technology for practical applications in robotics.

Since its establishment, Thinker has made significant progress in enhancing its proximity sensor applications and developing advanced robotic hands. One of their notable inventions is the 'Think Hand F,' a robot hand capable of bulk picking that integrates the proximity sensor TK-01 with a flexible mechanism. Thinker is also making strides with the 'Thinker Model A,' a robot designed to simplify automation tasks through an integrated 2D camera system, embodying their vision of creating user-friendly robots.

Industry Overview in Japan

The robotics industry in Japan is renowned for its technological advancements and innovation. With Japan being one of the leaders in robotics development, there is a growing trend towards automation across various secto