HMS
HMS Corporation is a Fukuoka-based Japanese company developing AI smart cameras and edge-computing vision modules (SiNGRAY and Exlam product lines) for industrial automation, robotics, drones, automotive, and smart appliance customers, with operations across Japan, USA, China, and France.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersFukuoka, Japan
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
HMS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HMS
- Legal name
- HMS Corporation,Inc.
- Website
- https://hms-global.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- HMS Corporation is a Fukuoka-based Japanese company developing AI smart cameras and edge-computing vision modules (SiNGRAY and Exlam product lines) for industrial automation, robotics, drones, automotive, and smart appliance customers, with operations across Japan, USA, China, and France.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HMS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- AI Smart Cameras
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)
Keywords
Where HMS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fukuoka
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
HMS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- AI Smart Camera Sales: Sale of AI-powered smart camera products including SiNGRAY and Exlam series for industrial applications
- Custom/OEM Development: Custom product development and OEM services tailored to specific customer applications and purposes
- System Solutions: Comprehensive solution services including proprietary system development
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Exlam Series - Standard models |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Exlam Series - ToF models |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
HMS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HMS Corporation Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells AI smart cameras and stereo camera modules for industrial, robotics, automotive, drone, and consumer applications. Its portfolio includes the SiNGRAY series of edge-computing AI cameras and the Exlam series of 3D stereo cameras with VSLAM and ToF depth sensing, plus the HMS Singray G2 AR headset. The company also offers custom OEM development and one-time software licensing for tailored vision solutions.
Product overview
HMS Corporation, Inc. (HMS株式会社) is a Japanese AI technology company that develops and manufactures world-leading AI smart cameras combining cutting-edge AI and edge computing technologies. The product portfolio consists of two main lines: the SiNGRAY series (A, I, R, D variants) for AI-powered image recognition applications across automotive, robotics, drones, and industrial automation; and the Exlam series (Exlam-80, Exlam-80ToF, Exlam-45, Exlam-45ToF) for 3D stereo vision with VSLAM and ToF capabilities. All products feature fully in-house development enabling custom OEM solutions and comprehensive system integration. The company operates globally across Japan, USA, China, and France.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SiNGRAY: AI smart camera product line including A series (for AGV, robots, drones, gaming), I series (automotive pedestrian real-time recognition day/night), R series (3D model real-time tracking), and D series.
- Exlam
Products and services
- SiNGRAY A Series
- SiNGRAY I Series
- SiNGRAY R Series
- Exlam-80
- Exlam-80ToF
- Exlam-45
- Exlam-45ToF
- HMS Singray G2
Companies that use HMS
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
HMS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability5 records
Feature6 records
HMS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
HMS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Intel RealSense: Intel's depth-sensing camera product line for robotics, drones, and AI applications. Competes directly with HMS's SiNGRAY and Exlam products on AI cameras, depth sensing, and VSLAM capabilities for autonomous systems.
- Stereolabs: Maker of the ZED stereo camera line used in robotics, drones, and spatial AI applications. Directly comparable to HMS's Exlam series in providing stereo vision and VSLAM for autonomous platforms, with embedded AI processing.
- Orbbec: Provider of 3D depth cameras and AI vision systems for robotics, AGV, and industrial automation. Competes with HMS in the same compact AI camera and depth sensing category for robotics and drone applications.
- Luxonis: Developer of the OAK series of AI cameras combining on-device neural inference with stereo depth and tracking. Directly comparable to HMS's SiNGRAY and Exlam lines for edge AI vision in robotics and automation.
Broad incumbents
- Basler AG: Established industrial camera manufacturer serving machine vision, factory automation, and inspection applications. Competes with HMS in industrial vision but as a broad incumbent with a much larger portfolio and customer base.
- KEYENCE: Major industrial automation and machine vision supplier offering sensors, vision systems, and measurement instruments. Operates as a broad incumbent addressing many of the same industrial inspection and automation use cases as HMS.
- Teledyne FLIR: Imaging and sensing company with thermal cameras, machine vision systems, and embedded vision products. Overlaps with HMS in industrial AI vision applications but with a much broader product portfolio.
- Sony (Semiconductor Solutions): Major image sensor and embedded vision provider whose CMOS sensors and AI camera modules serve many of HMS's target markets. Operates as a broad incumbent in imaging and increasingly in edge AI vision.
Emerging players
- Prophesee: Developer of event-based neuromorphic vision sensors for industrial automation, robotics, and IoT. An emerging player in AI vision with partial overlap to HMS's edge AI camera focus but differentiated by event-based sensing technology.
Others
- Microsoft HoloLens: Enterprise AR headset whose discontinuation HMS's Singray G2 headset is positioned to succeed. Not a direct competitor in machine vision, but the most relevant comparable for the AR headset product line HMS is launching.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
HMS social profiles
Digital presenceHMS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
HMS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
HMS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors7 records
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HMS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about HMS
What does HMS do?
HMS Corporation Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells AI smart cameras and stereo camera modules for industrial, robotics, automotive, drone, and consumer applications. Its portfolio includes the SiNGRAY series of edge-computing AI cameras and the Exlam series of 3D stereo cameras with VSLAM and ToF depth sensing, plus the HMS Singray G2 AR headset. The company also offers custom OEM development and one-time software licensing for tailored vision solutions.
When was HMS founded?
HMS was founded in 2019. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is HMS based?
HMS is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does HMS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. AI Smart Camera Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom/OEM Development and system Solutions.
Who are HMS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Intel RealSense, Stereolabs, Orbbec and Luxonis. Broad incumbents are Basler AG, KEYENCE, Teledyne FLIR and Sony (Semiconductor Solutions). Prophesee is listed as an emerging player. Microsoft HoloLens is listed as an others.
Does HMS have an API?
No public API is recorded for HMS.
What industry is HMS in?
HMS's product category is AI Smart Cameras. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAIAH, Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3823.