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AI Site Search 'Unisearch' Deployed on Kenis Corporation's 'Rikanavi' and 'Rikanavi for School'. Significantly Improving Search Accuracy.

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Published Jun 8, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 9:02 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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On April 30, 2026, Universal Knowledge Inc.
announced the implementation of its AI search engine 'Unisearch' on Kenis Corporation's e-commerce sites, 'Rikanavi' and 'Rikanavi for School', optimizing search for massive inventories.

On April 30, 2026, Universal Knowledge Inc. announced the implementation of its AI search engine 'Unisearch' on Kenis Corporation's e-commerce sites, 'Rikanavi' and 'Rikanavi for School', optimizing search for massive inventories.

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Published: Jun 8, 2026

Universal Knowledge Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Shunichi Inoue), developer and provider of the next-generation AI site search engine 'Unisearch', announced on April 30, 2026, the implementation of 'Unisearch' on 'Rikanavi' and 'Rikanavi for School,' both operated by Kenis Corporation (HQ: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture).

Since its founding in 1947, Kenis Corporation has been a specialized trading company supporting Japanese science and technology, from classrooms to cutting-edge research facilities. The company manages approximately 200,000 items.

'Rikanavi': Supporting Highly Specialized 'Search' Needs A site for researchers and professionals, allowing immediate confirmation of detailed specifications, experiment videos, and stock information.

'Rikanavi for School': Realizing DX in Educational Settings A site specialized for schools and educational institutions, enabling intuitive filtering of experimental equipment by 'grade level,' 'unit,' and 'manufacturer.'

Unisearch Implementation Features: 1. AI-powered high-speed search and optimization: Learns customer search trends and needs. 2. 'Related Keywords' feature: Smoothly guides specialized product selection. 3. 'Synonym handling' feature: Flexibly absorbs differences in nomenclature and model number variations, preventing zero-hit searches.

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FAQ

What are the specific benefits of introducing 'UniSearch'?

In educational and research settings, 'UniSearch' enables the fastest search for the desired experimental equipment or research instruments from a vast product range. By addressing variations in notation and suggesting related keywords, it reduces the burden of procurement tasks and provides a comfortable search environment.

What kind of company is Kenis Corporation?

Kenis Corporation is a specialized trading company founded in 1947, with the philosophy of 'prospering with science.' It handles approximately 200,000 scientific instruments and boasts top-class market share in the industry, serving educational institutions and research facilities.

What is the difference between 'Rikanabi' and 'Rikanabi for School'?

'Rikanabi' is an information and search site for researchers and professionals, while 'Rikanabi for School' is a specialized ordering site for schools and educational institutions, allowing searches by practical categories such as grade level and subject.

How does UniSearch address notation variations?

UniSearch flexibly absorbs differences in terms like 'Erlenmeyer flask' and 'Meyer,' variations in kanji and kana notation, differences in full-width and half-width alphanumeric characters, and the presence or absence of hyphens in model numbers, preventing zero search results.

What is the 'Related Keywords' feature?

The 'Related Keywords' feature predicts and suggests narrowing options based on the user's search intent. For example, searching for 'beaker' immediately prompts narrowing options by material and purpose, allowing users to smoothly identify the specific item they need.

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