Announcement of the Founding of OWL Inc., Visualizing Forests
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- Announcement of the Founding of OWL Inc., Visualizing Forests
- OWL Inc. was founded on May 1, 2026, by acquiring the entire forest 3D measurement system 'OWL' business from Addin Research Laboratory, aiming to create new value through forest visualization.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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OWL Inc. was founded on May 1, 2026, by acquiring the entire forest 3D measurement system 'OWL' business from Addin Research Laboratory, aiming to create new value through forest visualization.
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- Announcement of the Founding of OWL Inc., Visualizing Forests (June 11, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- June 11, 2026
OWL Inc. was founded on May 1, 2026, by acquiring the entire forest 3D measurement system 'OWL' business from Addin Research Laboratory, aiming to create new value through forest visualization.
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Forest 3D Measurement System 'OWL' (Measurement Device OL200 Type, OWLManager, OWLWalker)
OWL Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Keiko Shiozawa) commenced operations on May 1, 2026, by acquiring the entire forest 3D measurement system 'OWL' business from Addin Research Laboratory Co., Ltd.
Through the deployment of 'OWL' technology, we aim to create new value for forests and unlock the potential of trees.
Corporate Philosophy
Visualize forests as information and create new value for forests.
Business Activities
- Development, manufacturing, provision, and maintenance of the forest 3D measurement system 'OWL'
- Measurement, analysis, and provision of information on forests, other regional resources, and the environment
- Collection, analysis, processing, and provision of point cloud data, geospatial information, and other various data
- Planning, development, operation, and provision of cloud services and application software
- Planning, development, manufacturing, and provision of various measurement instruments and analysis equipment
- Contracted work, consulting, research, and planning/operation of seminars related to the above
Product Introduction
What is the Forest 3D Measurement System 'OWL'?
OWL is a system consisting of a portable laser measurement device specialized for measuring trees and software that processes the data.
When you carry the measurement device to a location with trees, such as a forest or park, and perform measurements, the laser acquires 3D point clouds of the entire space, and the 360° camera captures surrounding images.
From this data, information such as tree position, diameter, and height is extracted and displayed clearly as 2D position maps or 3D standing tree walkthroughs, visualizing the forest's condition.
The extracted information can be output as CSV or Shape files, making it useful for creating survey reports, application documents, and GIS-based forest management.
OWL Measurement Device, 2D Position Map, 3D Standing Tree Walkthrough, Shape File Output Example
For details on the Forest 3D Measurement System 'OWL', please refer to the link below.
OWL Product Site: https://www.owl-sys.com
Executive Introduction
Representative Director: Keiko Shiozawa
[Main Career]
- Completed Master's program in Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Yokohama National University
- Research Assistant, Stanford University Computer Science Dept. (1983-84)
- Joined Addin Research Laboratory Co., Ltd. (1988); Director of the same company (2011-26)
- Established OWL Inc. and assumed position of Representative Director (2026)
[Main Public Positions/Activities]
- Director, The Robotics Society of Japan (2013-14)
- Advisor, Cabinet Office Moonshot Research and Development Program, Goal 3: 'Realization of robots that autonomously learn, act, and coexist with humans through the co-evolution of AI and robots by 2050' (2020-25)
Representative Message
OWL Inc. was established to advance the know-how cultivated through the development, manufacturing, and measurement analysis services of the forest 3D measurement system 'OWL' to the next business stage.
Forests play a crucial role in ecosystem conservation, water source recharge, landslide prevention, and as CO₂ absorption sinks. Additionally, they are sources of locally produced and consumed energy and industrial resources like forestry. To sustainably nurture and manage this valuable resource with limited labor, it is necessary to grasp forest information (data) through IT and utilize it effectively.
The forest 3D measurement system 'OWL', as a pioneer in terrestrial laser measurement contributing to these activities, has been introduced to a wide range of fields, including the Forestry Agency's Regional Forest Offices, local governments, forest cooperatives, university research institutions, and private companies.
As a next step, we aim to create an integrated system with related technologies such as AI, robotics, and drone technology to link acquired data to land consolidation, operational efficiency, and management efficiency.
We are confident that these efforts will lead to the creation of new value for forest resources.
(Keiko Shiozawa, Representative Director, OWL Inc.)
Future Outlook
OWL Inc. will continue the development, manufacturing, and measurement analysis services of the forest 3D measurement system 'OWL', while also working on providing software and system development leveraging its accumulated forest data processing technology. Through businesses that contribute to the effective utilization of forest resources and the creation of new value, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Company Information
OWL Inc.
Location: Kioicho Park Building 8F, 3-6 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Keiko Shiozawa
Established: March 2, 2026
URL: https://company.owl-sys.com
OWL Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Keiko Shiozawa) commenced operations on May 1, 2026, by acquiring the entire forest 3D measurement system 'OWL' business from Addin Research Laboratory Co., Ltd.
Through the deployment of 'OWL' technology, we aim to create new value for forests and unlock the potential of trees.
Corporate Philosophy
Visualize forests as information and create new value for forests.
Business Activities
- Development, manufacturing, provision, and maintenance of the forest 3D measurement system 'OWL'
- Measurement, analysis, and provision of information on forests, other regional resources, and the environment
- Collection, analysis, processing, and provision of point cloud data, geospatial information, and other various data
- Planning, development, operation, and provision of cloud services and application software
- Planning, development, manufacturing, and provision of various measurement instruments and analysis equipment
- Contracted work, consulting, research, and planning/operation of seminars related to the above
Product Introduction
What is the Forest 3D Measurement System 'OWL'?
OWL is a system consisting of a portable laser measurement device specialized for measuring trees and software that processes the data.
When you carry the measurement device to a location with trees, such as a forest or park, and perform measurements, the laser acquires 3D point clouds of the entire space, and the 360° camera captures surrounding images.
From this data, information such as tree position, diameter, and height is extracted and displayed clearly as 2D position maps or 3D standing tree walkthroughs, visualizing the forest's condition.
The extracted information can be output as CSV or Shape files, making it useful for creating survey reports, application documents, and GIS-based forest management.
OWL Measurement Device, 2D Position Map, 3D Standing Tree Walkthrough, Shape File Output Example
For details on the Forest 3D Measurement System 'OWL', please refer to the link below.
OWL Product Site: https://www.owl-sys.com
Executive Introduction
Representative Director: Keiko Shiozawa
[Main Career]
- Completed Master's program in Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Yokohama National University
- Research Assistant, Stanford University Computer Science Dept. (1983-84)
- Joined Addin Research Laboratory Co., Ltd. (1988); Director of the same company (2011-26)
- Established OWL Inc. and assumed position of Representative Director (2026)
[Main Public Positions/Activities]
- Director, The Robotics Society of Japan (2013-14)
- Advisor, Cabinet Office Moonshot Research and Development Program, Goal 3: 'Realization of robots that autonomously learn, act, and coexist with humans through the co-evolution of AI and robots by 2050' (2020-25)
Representative Message
OWL Inc. was established to advance the know-how cultivated through the development, manufacturing, and measurement analysis services of the forest 3D measurement system 'OWL' to the next business stage.
Forests play a crucial role in ecosystem conservation, water source recharge, landslide prevention, and as CO₂ absorption sinks. Additionally, they are sources of locally produced and consumed energy and industrial resources like forestry. To sustainably nurture and manage this valuable resource with limited labor, it is necessary to grasp forest information (data) through IT and utilize it effectively.
The forest 3D measurement system 'OWL', as a pioneer in terrestrial laser measurement contributing to these activities, has been introduced to a wide range of fields, including the Forestry Agency's Regional Forest Offices, local governments, forest cooperatives, university research institutions, and private companies.
As a next step, we aim to create an integrated system with related technologies such as AI, robotics, and drone technology to link acquired data to land consolidation, operational efficiency, and management efficiency.
We are confident that these efforts will lead to the creation of new value for forest resources.
(Keiko Shiozawa, Representative Director, OWL Inc.)
Future Outlook
OWL Inc. will continue the development, manufacturing, and measurement analysis services of the forest 3D measurement system 'OWL', while also working on providing software and system development leveraging its accumulated forest data processing technology. Through businesses that contribute to the effective utilization of forest resources and the creation of new value, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Company Information
OWL Inc.
Location: Kioicho Park Building 8F, 3-6 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Keiko Shiozawa
Established: March 2, 2026
URL: https://company.owl-sys.com
FAQ
What is the business of OWL Inc.?
Development, manufacturing, provision, and maintenance of the forest 3D measurement system 'OWL', and measurement/analysis of forest information.
What are the features of the OWL measurement device?
It is a portable laser measurement device specialized for tree measurement, equipped with a 360° camera. It extracts tree position, diameter, and height from data.
What types of organizations have adopted OWL?
It has been adopted by a wide range of organizations including the Forestry Agency's Regional Forest Offices, local governments, forest cooperatives, universities, and private companies.