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ThinkCyte, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-enabled, image-free visual cell sorting system, which sorts cells based on their morphology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in San Carlos, California, ThinkCyte utilizes advanced optics and machine learning to create its ghost cytometry technology. This innovative approach allows for ultra-high throughput and content-rich analysis of single cells, facilitating research, diagnostics, and therapeutics across various medical disciplines such as drug discovery and cell therapy. The company's cell sorting technology enables researchers to identify and isolate specific cells, including rare ones, in real-time, advancing the capabilities of single-cell analysis.

Ashirase develops a walking navigation system for visually impaired individuals. Its technology enables independent mobility through voice-guided smartphone apps and vibration-based shoe attachments, allowing users to better focus on audible environmental warnings.

Founded in 2017, Eco-Pork develops agricultural software solutions. Its flagship product, Porker, is a comprehensive pig farming management system that enables data recording, visualization, scheduling, and cost management.

Man-Machine Synergy Effectors, Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2007, specializing in the development of humanoid heavy equipment that incorporates master-slave systems. Based in Kusatsu, the company focuses on creating devices that enhance human capabilities through the synergy of human and machine interactions. Unlike traditional robotics, which often aim for autonomy and artificial intelligence, Man-Machine Synergy Effectors emphasizes intuitive human control over machines, positioning its products as tools that augment human labor rather than replace it. This approach seeks to enrich societal well-being by increasing the value of human work and fostering collaboration between humans and technology.