MiraiKikai, Inc. 株式会社未来機械
Japanese robotics startup founded 2004 as a Kagawa University spin-off, developing autonomous mobile robots for solar panel cleaning, marking, and agriculture.
MiraiKikai, Inc. is a robotics company founded in 2004 as a spin-off venture from Kagawa University, headquartered in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The company was co-founded by CEO Tohru Miyake and fellow university researchers with a focus on developing practical, autonomous mobile robots for professional use. Its primary product line includes solar panel cleaning robots designed for utility-scale photovoltaic plants, particularly in desert environments, using dry-brush and air-blower technology to remove dust without water — recognized with the Good Design Award 2017.
In 2023, the company began deployment of a floor layout marking robot for construction sites, jointly developed with Takenaka Corporation and Nikken Corporation. MiraiKikai also develops an AI-based automatic pig weighing camera system for livestock farming. The company completed a 700 million yen venture round in August 2018 with investors including Mizuho Capital and KSP.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Solar Panel Cleaning Robot
Autonomous waterless solar panel cleaning robots for utility-scale PV plants in arid environments, awarded the Good Design Award 2017.
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Contact MiraiKikai, Inc.
WEBSITE
https://miraikikai.jp/en/PHONE
+81 87-843-5512HEADQUARTERS
Japan
Company Facts
Founded
2004
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Manufacturer
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
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