Revolutionizing production lines with ball-driven omnidirectional mobility platforms. TriOrb is a mobility platform company dedicated to liberating humanity from movement constraints through ball-driven technology. Japan’s manufacturing industry is at a turning point. Japan’s manufacturing, which once led the world, has fallen behind in the speed of market changes and is losing its international competitiveness. The shift from mass production to a production model that uses “flexibility” and “speed” as weapons is urgent. TriOrb’s technology has been refined for over 15 years from both research and practice. What we are developing is not just an AMR or robot. It is a foundational technology that can be applied to any industry as a mobility platform. This technology enables new value creation in any field where movement is required, not just manufacturing. By creating dynamic, reconfigurable production systems that do not rely on fixed equipment, we are building the foundation of the next-generation industry. We are starting a challenge to rebuild Japan’s industrial structure from the starting point of movement and show the world a new role model. Yahata Office Inside Kitakyushu Innovation Center, 16 Miyoshi-machi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Open in Google Maps Inside Kitakyushu Innovation Center, 16 Miyoshi-machi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Rinkai Office AIST Tokyo Waterfront Annex, 2-4-7 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo Open in Google Maps AIST Tokyo Waterfront Annex, 2-4-7 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo Saga Office AIST Kyushu, 807-1 Shuku-machi, Tosu, Saga Open in Google Maps AIST Kyushu, 807-1 Shuku-machi, Tosu, Saga Otemachi Office Inspired.Lab, 6F Otemachi Bldg, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Open in Google Maps Inspired.Lab, 6F Otemachi Bldg, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo TriOrb USA, Inc. Detroit Office2050 15th St, Newlab Detroit 3-301, Detroit, MI 48216 USA Detroit Office2050 15th St, Newlab Detroit 3-301, Detroit, MI 48216 USA June 2026: Raised Series B Funding Establishing multiple global hubs across Europe and Asia, starting with our strategic foothold in the U.S. Founded in Kitakyushu City Established U.S. subsidiary in Detroit, Michigan As a global center for the automotive and manufacturing industries, Detroit is a hub for supply chain automation needs. We chose this base to drive sales, technical support, and strategic partnerships across North America. CEO ISHIDA Shuichi Doctor of Engineering He holds a doctoral degree in Engineering from the Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology at Kyushu Institute of Technology. With a decade of dedicated research experience at AIST, Japan's premier national research institution, he specialized in the evaluation of production systems and processes for the manufacturing industry. Notably, he served as the team representative in the prestigious global competition, RoboCup Soccer, where he led his team to secure first place in the Japan tournament and an impressive second place in the world tournament's technical category. He holds a doctoral degree in Engineering from the Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology at Kyushu Institute of Technology. With a decade of dedicated research experience at AIST, Japan's premier national research institution, he specialized in the evaluation of production systems and processes for the manufacturing industry. Notably, he served as the team representative in the prestigious global competition, RoboCup Soccer, where he led his team to secure first place in the Japan tournament and an impressive second place in the world tournament's technical category. COO INAYOSHI Ryota Ryota Inayoshi is the COO at TriOrb, specializing in driving business growth and corporate value enhancement within the manufacturing sector. Prior to joining TriOrb, he built a robust career spanning Mitsubishi Electric, McKinsey & Company, and JIC Capital.At Mitsubishi Electric, he was stationed in China, where they oversaw business operations as the head of sales for the electronic components division. During their tenure at McKinsey & Company, they focused primarily on the manufacturing industry, supporting clients with corporate strategy and business transformation. Most recently at JIC Capital, he led value-creation initiatives for portfolio companies, driving corporate restructuring, strategic planning, and executive recruitment.He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Hitotsubashi University and an MBA from INSEAD. Ryota Inayoshi is the COO at TriOrb, specializing in driving business growth and corporate value enhancement within the manufacturing sector. Prior to joining TriOrb, he built a robust career spanning Mitsubishi Electric, McKinsey & Company, and JIC Capital.At Mitsubishi Electric, he was stationed in China, where they oversaw business operations as the head of sales for the electronic components division. During their tenure at McKinsey & Company, they focused primarily on the manufacturing industry, supporting clients with corporate strategy and business transformation. Most recently at JIC Capital, he led value-creation initiatives for portfolio companies, driving corporate restructuring, strategic planning, and executive recruitment.He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Hitotsubashi University and an MBA from INSEAD. Independent Director TODA Hiroki He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from the Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo. Following his doctoral studies, he joined Bain & Company, where he engaged in due diligence projects for private equity clients as well as cost‑reduction initiatives for major consumer goods companies. At UTEC, he is responsible for investments and value‑add support primarily in the hardware and deep‑tech sectors. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from the Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo. Following his doctoral studies, he joined Bain & Company, where he engaged in due diligence projects for priv