<aside> 💡 FingerVision Inc., a Tokyo based company established in 2021, is committed to solving various societal challenges through its unique core technology: "visuotactile sensors that reproduce the sense of touch based on images (cameras)."
Their sensor, which acts as a substitute for human fingertips, is comprised of transparent silicone and a compact camera. This innovative design allows it to acquire a wide range of high-resolution tactile information, including force, slippage, object weight, shape, texture, and foreign substances. A key advantage is its ability to dynamically enhance performance through software updates. Furthermore, its simple structure enables cost-effective production, and its high durability comes from the silicone "fingertip" absorbing external forces. This design effectively overcomes the common industrial application hurdles of traditional tactile sensors, which are often "expensive" and "fragile."
With a mission to "expand the possibilities of humans and robots and update social systems," FingerVision also aims to democratize cutting-edge technology. They are contributing to solving labor shortages and improving production efficiency in a wide array of industries, including the food sector (automating bento box packing and reducing labor in dishwashing), automotive, electrical equipment, materials, semiconductors, logistics, and medical fields.
FingerVision is accelerating the market implementation of its solutions, which enable delicate grasping and handling of irregularly shaped objects, through PoC (Proof of Concept) services and collaboration programs with SIers (System Integrators). The company's "sincere approach to confronting challenges and persistent execution until solutions are found" is undoubtedly highly regarded both domestically and internationally. We wish FingerVision Inc. continued success. (AS)
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