ugo Selected for 'Domestic General-Purpose Robot Development Competition'
ugo Co., Ltd., a developer of business DX robots, has been selected for the 'Domestic General-Purpose Robot Development Competition' organized by the AI Robot Association (AIRoA). This competition is part of NEDO's commissioned project, 'Post-5G Information and Communication System Infrastructure Enhancement Research and Development Project.' ugo aims to meet the evaluation criteria and be selected as a data collection robot for the NEDO commissioned project. The company plans to further improve its robots and develop its business based on establishing a mass production system. Their 'ugo' robot is a hybrid business DX robot that combines remote control and AI-powered automatic control.
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ugo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Ken Matsui), a developer of business DX robots, announces that it has been selected for the 'Domestic General-Purpose Robot Development Competition' implemented by the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), as part of the 'Post-5G Information and Communication System Infrastructure Enhancement Research and Development Project / Development of Data Platform for Generative AI Base Models in Robotics Field,' a commissioned project by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
This competition is implemented by the AI Robot Association (AIRoA) as part of the 'Post-5G Information and Communication System Infrastructure Enhancement Research and Development Project / Development of Data Platform for Generative AI Base Models in Robotics Field,' a commissioned project by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
We aim to clear the evaluation criteria in this competition and be selected as a data collection robot for the NEDO commissioned project, and in the future, we will proceed with business development based on further improvement of robots and the establishment of a mass production system.
For details on this competition, please check the official website of AIRoA.
https://newsrelea.se/e5K5oY
● What is the business DX robot 'ugo'?
'ugo' is a hybrid business DX robot that combines remote control and AI-powered automatic control.
It is designed to flexibly respond to different facilities and operations at each site, such as security, inspection, and guidance, and the selection and operation of robots can also be customized.
In business areas facing severe labor shortages, it supports business continuity, efficiency, and the realization of DX as a 'partner that collaborates with people' rather than replacing them.
■ ugo Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Location: 1-7-8 Higashi-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Established: 2018
Representative: Ken Matsui
URL: https://ugo.plus/
Business activities: Provision and operation of ugo solutions, development, provision, and operation of RaaS frameworks.
This competition is implemented by the AI Robot Association (AIRoA) as part of the 'Post-5G Information and Communication System Infrastructure Enhancement Research and Development Project / Development of Data Platform for Generative AI Base Models in Robotics Field,' a commissioned project by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
We aim to clear the evaluation criteria in this competition and be selected as a data collection robot for the NEDO commissioned project, and in the future, we will proceed with business development based on further improvement of robots and the establishment of a mass production system.
For details on this competition, please check the official website of AIRoA.
https://newsrelea.se/e5K5oY
● What is the business DX robot 'ugo'?
'ugo' is a hybrid business DX robot that combines remote control and AI-powered automatic control.
It is designed to flexibly respond to different facilities and operations at each site, such as security, inspection, and guidance, and the selection and operation of robots can also be customized.
In business areas facing severe labor shortages, it supports business continuity, efficiency, and the realization of DX as a 'partner that collaborates with people' rather than replacing them.
■ ugo Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Location: 1-7-8 Higashi-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Established: 2018
Representative: Ken Matsui
URL: https://ugo.plus/
Business activities: Provision and operation of ugo solutions, development, provision, and operation of RaaS frameworks.
FAQ
What is the name of the competition ugo Co., Ltd. was selected for?
It is the 'Domestic General-Purpose Robot Development Competition' organized by the AI Robot Association (AIRoA).
What are the main features of the 'ugo' robot?
It is a hybrid business DX robot that combines remote control and AI-powered automatic control, capable of flexibly responding to various tasks such as security, inspection, and guidance at different sites.