• Full-time

Publication date: 2023.10.18

[Innovative robot hand manufacturer/Experience in robot control is welcome] AI Engineer (Edge AI) #1956

  • R&D / Engineer /Technician (AI, Data)
  • Osaka
  • Salary 5~9.5M
【革新的ロボットハンドメーカー/ロボット制御の経験大歓迎】AIエンジニア(エッジAI)#1956
職種Position R&D / Engineer /Technician (AI, Data)
会社概要Company profile [Company Overview]
The hiring company is a startup that is tackling the "last inch" of robot hands, centered on proximity sensor technology originating from Osaka University. Aiming to realize robots that can be used as easily as home appliances, they are promoting the social implementation of a product line that integrates proprietary sensors with AI and flexible mechanisms.

[Company Introduction (Features and Characteristics)]
■ Aiming for the social implementation of advanced automation with robots possessing "reflexes"
Amidst a serious labor shortage, the reason why robot adoption is not progressing is that conventional sequence control (routine movements) cannot cope with uncertainty, and the burden and cost of implementation do not justify the cost-effectiveness. Based on the research results of Associate Professor Koyama of Osaka University, their company implements human-like "reflexes" in robots through integrated feedback control of "edge AI-equipped proximity sensors" and "flexible actuators." This achieves both high functionality and dexterity in automation with minimal setup effort and reasonable pricing. They aim to solve the challenges hindering adoption with their proprietary technology and achieve the social implementation of advanced automation.


■ Extensive Track Record and High Expectations Backing the Reliability of their Technology
This approach, based on their unique technology, has been highly praised by specialized institutions, including the Robotics Society of Japan's "Practical Technology Award" and the Robot Grand Prize's "Excellence Award." Their track record of raising a cumulative 1.9 billion yen in funding is proof that their technology is not merely research-based, but is highly anticipated as a technology that supports complex manufacturing sites.

[Awards and Selections]
Robotics Society of Japan "Practical Technology Award" / 37th SME Excellent New Technology and New Product Award "SME Agency Director-General's Award"
/ Robot Grand Prize "Excellence Award (Elemental Technology Category)" (11th) / Kansai Mirai Venture Award "Mirai Way Excellence Award" / JEITA Venture Award (9th) / "J-Startup KANSAI" Selection / Forbes Japan "100 NEXT GENERATION LEADERS" Selection (December 2025)
仕事内容Job description [Recruitment Background]
Their company is currently in a phase of focusing on development and accelerating implementation. They are currently working with numerous companies, primarily in the domestic manufacturing sector, on verification and preparation for practical application. They lack the development resources to maintain a high level of both proactive R&D and social implementation in the field, and are seeking engineers to form the core of their team.

[Job Details]
As an engineer, you will lead the development of their proprietary products. They welcome candidates with proficiency in embedded system design using Linux, Python, and C/C++. In particular, experience and knowledge in implementing "physical AI," which directly controls hardware using AI, will be highly valued. In development, you will work closely with specialized teams in various fields, such as mechanical design, software, robotics, and testing teams, to design according to system requirements. You will be able to participate consistently throughout the entire process, from the initial design stages to the product taking shape and social implementation. As you will be playing a central role in development, they are seeking professionals with extensive knowledge and experience.

【Development Environment】
Languages ​​& Libraries
● Main Languages: Python, C, C++
● Image Processing: OpenCV, various image processing AIs
OS & Platforms
● OS: Linux, Windows
● Hardware: MCU (Microcontroller), Embedded Linux Board, Motor Driver
● Robot Control: Control Library, Real-time Processing
応募資格Requirement [Required Qualifications]
* Required Japanese Language Proficiency: N2 level
* Knowledge and experience of AI and firmware (experience in edge AI development is a plus)
* Experience in machine/robot control is highly welcome
* Experience in implementing AI on hardware

[Attractiveness of Working Here]
1. Social implementation of "manual dexterity," a core challenge in the era of physical AI
In recent years, AI's "intelligence" has evolved rapidly, but "manipulation (manual dexterity)" to complete "work" in the physical world remains a global bottleneck. Based on the deep insights born from Associate Professor Koyama's many years of research, their company balances forward-looking research and development with the productization of challenges currently faced by the field. It's not simply about building upon existing knowledge, but a backcasting approach, designing the "present" by working backward from the envisioned future. Immerse yourself in a seamless story that transforms science fiction into reality, integrating exploration of the unknown with social implementation, and shaping it with overwhelming realism. Pull the ideal future closer and steer reality towards it. The thrill of implementing the future at the forefront of innovation is what makes working at the company so appealing.

2. The excitement of integrating control, mechanics, and electrical systems to give robots "reflexes"
The "reflexes" defined by our hiring company refer to ultra-high-speed feedback control that captures changes in the external environment in milliseconds and autonomously corrects movement without waiting for a decision from a higher-level computer. This cannot be achieved through simple software processing. It requires a sophisticated integration of "perception" using edge AI-equipped proximity sensors, "reasoning" to instantly interpret that perception, and "mechanics and electrical systems" to physically translate it into movement. Embedded engineers can gain invaluable experience as architects who traverse these domains and derive "unknown optimal solutions" for the entire system, becoming a lifelong asset.

3. An overwhelming sense of tangible impact from being involved in "everything," not just "a part"
Unlike the division of labor system of large manufacturers, you can be consistently involved in all processes, from the initial design stages to social implementation at the customer's site. You can see the programs and designs you wrote actually become the movements of a robot, solving the problems before you. Hiring companies offer an environment where you can gain direct feedback and grasp the overall picture.
日本語力Japanese level Advance (Able to interview)
雇用形態Employment type Full-time
勤務エリアLocation Osaka
勤務時間Working hours Flextime system (core time : 10:00-16:00)
想定年収Salary 5~9.5M
条件・待遇Condition [Conditions]
Employment Type: Permanent
Trial period: 3months
Estimated annual income: ¥7~9.5M
Work location : Osaka or Nara, Japan
Working hours: Flextime system (core time : 10:00-16:00) (break time : 12:00-13:00) (standard working hours : 8 hours)
Holidays: 2 days a week (Saturdays and Sundays), national holidays
Vacation: Summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, and other vacations available
Benefits: Complete social insurance, commuting allowance (according to company regulations), and other benefits
選考についてProcess [About selection]
Number of applicants: 1
Documents required for application: resume, resume of work
Online interview: Available
Interview language: Japanese
Number of interviews (flow): multiple times
Application for overseas residents: Unavailable
* May change depending on the situation of the candidate
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