Sensyn robotics

About Sensyn robotics

Sensyn Robotics is a Japanese company established on October 1, 2015, that specializes in developing business solutions using robotics technology, artificial intelligence, and data analysis to address challenges in social infrastructure. The company was founded by Takuya Kitamura, who now serves as CEO. Kitamura previously worked at IBM Japan and later led the consulting services business at Microsoft Japan. Sensyn Robotics aims to resolve issues such as labor shortages, aging infrastructure, and disaster response by automating and enhancing inspection, security, and surveillance operations.

The company's core offering is the SENSYN CORE, a business automation and integration platform that enables the rapid development of custom applications. This platform consists of three main components: SENSYN AI for data and image analysis using machine learning, SENSYN Data for managing collected information, and SENSYN Edge for controlling robotic devices like drones. Sensyn Robotics provides a range of products built on this platform, including solutions for inspecting solar panels (SOLAR Check), power grids (POWER GRID Check), wind turbines (BLADE Check), and oil tanks (TANK Check). It also offers the SENSYN Drone Hub, a fully automated system that manages drone takeoff, landing, charging, and operations, enabling unattended data collection.

Sensyn Robotics serves a variety of clients, including major companies in the construction, utilities, and industrial sectors. Its business model is based on providing Drone as a Service (DaaS) solutions, which package the necessary hardware, software, maintenance, and training for specific business needs. The company collaborates with partners to integrate its technology into broader industrial automation solutions. Over the years, Sensyn Robotics has raised significant funding from investors including Chiyoda, ENEOS Innovation Partners, Globis Capital Partners, and various financial institutions, with total funding reaching approximately JPY 5.85 billion.