Kudan Inc. (CEO: Daiu Ko), TAKENAKA CORPORATION (President: Masato Sasaki), JIZAIE Inc. (CEO: Junki Nakagawa), Asratec Corp. (President &\u00a0CEO: Masato Sakatani), Akari Inc. (CEO: Yuki Noro), and SENSYN ROBOTICS, Inc. (CEO: Takuya Kitamura) have jointly launched research and development (R&D)\u203b1\u203b2 of a software development platform for construction robotics.<\/p>\n
This R&D initiative will build an open development platform enabling diverse robots at construction sites\u2014such as those for material transport, fireproof coating, surveying, and cleaning\u2014to use common functional modules in combination. This will allow robot manufacturers and system integrators to freely add and expand modules, helping to address the shortage of skilled workers and accelerate the adoption of robotics in the construction industry.<\/p>\n
\u203b1 This project is being conducted under NEDO\u2019s (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) \u201cResearch and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems: Building a Software Development Platform for Robotics\u201d (commissioned) \u203b2 Kudan Selected for NEDO\u2019s Open Call: \u201cResearch and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems: Building a Software Development Platform for Robotics\u201d The construction industry is facing a serious shortage and aging of skilled workers, raising expectations for solutions through Robotics Transformation (RX) technologies. However, at present, each vendor develops its own robots independently, creating challenges such as a lack of interoperability and high development costs.<\/p>\n Building on the expertise accumulated through the activities of the Construction RX Consortium\u203b3 (comprising over 300 member companies as of the end of August 2025), there is an urgent need to establish an open development platform to address these issues.<\/p>\n \u203b3 A private-sector organization established to promote Robotics Transformation (RX)\u2014the use of construction robots, IoT applications, and related technologies\u2014to address critical challenges facing the construction industry, such as a declining workforce, and the need to improve productivity and safety<\/p>\n Through the following six research and development initiatives, we will build a software development platform for construction robotics.<\/p>\n 1. Overall Architecture Design (TAKENAKA)<\/p>\n 2. Software Function Development (Kudan)<\/p>\n 3. Hardware Function Development (JIZAIE)<\/p>\n 4. Communication Infrastructure (Asratec)<\/p>\n 5. Pre-Verification Technology in Virtual Space (Akari)<\/p>\n 6. Operational Support and Management Tools (SENSYN ROBOTICS)<\/p>\n This R&D initiative aims to reduce the development and operational costs of robotic systems. In collaboration with the \u201cDigital Robotics System Technology Platform Project,\u201d we will verify the practicality of the platform through demonstrations involving multiple robotic systems.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, the platform established in the construction industry will be extended to other sectors, contributing to strengthening the international competitiveness of Japan\u2019s robotics industry.<\/p>\n About Kudan Inc.<\/strong> \u25a0Company Details
\nhttps:\/\/www.nedo.go.jp\/news\/press\/AA5_101875.html<\/a> (Japanese only)<\/p>\n
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\nKudan leads the advancement of next-generation solutions such as robotics, autonomous driving, and digital twins through research and development, as well as the provision of spatial perception algorithms that connect the physical and digital worlds. Originating from the United Kingdom, Kudan is a global company that, with innovative artificial perception technology (the \u201ceyes\u201d of machines) at its core. By extending the application of artificial intelligence from the digital space into the physical space, Kudan aims to fundamentally solve social issues and dramatically improve productivity by promoting automation, unmanned operation, and remote accessibility across all industries.
\nFor more information, please refer to Kudan\u2019s website at https:\/\/webroad-seisaku.com\/fujiko-test\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nName: Kudan Inc.
\nSecurities Code: 4425 (TSE Growth)
\nRepresentative: CEO Daiu Ko<\/p>\n