Overview
TriOrb Inc. is a robotics company based in Kitakyushu, Japan, founded in 2023. The company develops ball-driven omnidirectional mobile robots designed for autonomous mobility applications.
The company addresses the market for autonomous mobility solutions, targeting sectors that require flexible robotic movement capabilities. Ball-driven omnidirectional systems offer movement in multiple directions without requiring the robot to reorient itself, which presents a technical approach to autonomous logistics and industrial applications.
Activities and products
TriOrb's primary offering is ball-driven omnidirectional mobile robots. These robots utilise a ball-based drive mechanism to enable movement in any direction. The company has exhibited its technology at industry events, including Logis-Tech Tokyo 2024 in September 2024, indicating a focus on logistics and materials handling sectors.
Stage and funding
TriOrb is at seed stage and secured $1.7 million in Pre-Series B funding as of September 2024. The company has received recognition through multiple programmes and selections: it was selected for 'Amazing 100 Ventures 2024' by Weekly Toyo Keizai, chosen for the 'J-Startup KYUSHU' Programme in September 2024, and selected for NEDO's Deep Tech Support Program STS Phase in the same month. These selections indicate institutional validation of the company's technology and business approach within Japan's startup ecosystem.
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Company details
- Legal name
- TriOrb Inc.
- Website
- triorb.co.jp
- Headquarters
- Kitakyushu, Japan
- Founded
- 2023
- Sector
- Robotics
- Funding stage
- Seed