Rist
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersKyoto, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
Rist firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rist
- Legal name
- 株式会社Rist
- Website
- https://rist.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Rist industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial AI Software and Visual Inspection Solutions
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF)
Keywords
Where Rist is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kyoto
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Rist business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- AI Project Development (受注開発): Bespoke AI system development for enterprise clients across manufacturing, life sciences, and social infrastructure. Projects are typically scoped per-engagement with deliverables ranging from AI model development to full system implementation. Engagement models include License Type, Precision Commitment Type, Team Assurance Type, and Individual Estimate Type.
- Hardware Product Sales (AIMERA®): Sale of the AIMERA® all-in-one AI camera hardware. The product is sold as a unit with camera, lens, LED illumination, and embedded GPU. Special campaign price of ¥4,000,000 (LED illumination model) for Rist's 10th anniversary (April–December 2026).
- Software Licensing (Deep Counter®): AI counting software licensed to customers, sold alongside or independently from AIMERA. Customers can develop and run their own counting AI models. The software supports FA camera and PLC integration.
- Advisory Services (Rist Adviser Service): Monthly advisory service priced at ¥500,000/month. Includes 2x/month adviser-led meetings (2 hours/session) and Slack support for up to 5 individuals. Advisers hold Kaggle Master or higher ranks.
- Plant Maintenance AI Agent (成果報酬型): Revenue-share model for the Plant Maintenance AI Agent, where Rist commits to outcomes. Initial investment risk is minimized for clients, with billing tied to achieved results.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | AIMERA×Deep Counter integrated solution — LED illumination model |
| Subscription | Monthly | Rist Adviser Service monthly advisory retainer |
| Subscription | Monthly | Rist AI Research Outsourcing — License Type |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Multi-year contract | Rist AI Research Outsourcing — Precision Commitment Type |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Rist AI Research Outsourcing — Team Assurance Type |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Rist AI Research Outsourcing — Individual Estimate Type |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Rist product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rist develops and deploys AI solutions for Japanese enterprises, primarily manufacturers, combining bespoke AI consulting and project development with proprietary products. Its core offerings include image-recognition AI for visual inspection, predictive analytics for equipment maintenance and demand forecasting, and generative document AI using customized RAG. Products include the AIMERA® all-in-one AI camera and Deep Counter® AI counting software, supported by a world-class Kaggle-ranked engineering team.
Product overview
Rist is a Japanese AI solutions company offering a unified platform-plus-services portfolio centered on three core AI technology pillars — Document AI (文書活用AI), Computer Vision (image AI and behavior analysis), and Predictive AI (data analytics and plant maintenance) — supplemented by two proprietary hardware/software products (AIMERA® AI camera and Deep Counter® counting software), professional services (Kaggle team, training data generation, and consulting), and the Rist Kaggle Team of world-class data scientists. The platform architecture integrates image AI, predictive analytics, and generative AI (RAG/LLM) capabilities delivered as both standalone products and end-to-end project engagements, with Kaggle-ranked engineers providing both product development and client-facing consulting.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AIMERA® (アイメラ): All-in-one AI camera for image recognition, combining camera, lens, and lighting. Winner of 2025 Good Design Award. Used for automated visual inspection and quality control.
- Deep Counter® (ディープカウンター)
- 設備保全AIエージェント
- 文書活用AI
Products and services
- Document AI (文書活用AI) Generative AI solution using customized Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and LLM/VLM fine-tuning to enable semantic search, proposal generation, and knowledge management over corporate documents such as repair reports, technical specifications, and regulatory documents. Targets enterprises with large document repositories and knowledge silos.
- Behavior Analysis (行動分析) AI-powered work analysis service that records and interprets human actions from continuous video streams to generate timelines, detect procedure deviations, identify safety risks, and auto-produce work logs and daily reports. Used for production efficiency optimization, quality control, and skilled-worker technique transfer.
- AIMERA® (アイメラ) All-in-one AI camera integrating camera body, lens, software-controlled LED ring illumination with photometric stereo capability, and built-in NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano GPU. Supports image data collection for AI model training and on-device AI inspection inference. Eliminates the need for specialist imaging knowledge for production-line deployment. Winner of the 2025 Good Design Award.
- Deep Counter® (ディープカウンター) AI counting software using deep learning to count irregularly shaped, overlapping, and transparent-packaged objects with high precision. Features GUI-based model building without programming, auto-annotation, mixed-type classification/counting, on-device learning capability, and integration with FA cameras (Keyence, Omron Sentech, Toshiba Terry) and PLCs (Keyence KV, Mitsubishi).
- Equipment Maintenance AI Agent (設備保全AIエージェント) AI agent solution that cross-links data, people, equipment, and systems to autonomously guide maintenance staff through diagnosis, response procedures, and recovery. Generates work records, manages shift handoffs, optimizes maintenance prioritization, and auto-issues parts. Offered with a revenue-share billing model that minimizes initial investment risk for clients.
- Solution Implementation Support (ソリューション導入支援) End-to-end DX and AI implementation consulting covering demand forecasting, equipment anomaly detection, and combinatorial optimization, supported by world-class Kaggle-ranked data scientists. Sold under four engagement models: License Type (monthly per-device license), Precision Commitment Type (outcome-based), Team Assurance Type (multi-year dedicated team), and Individual Estimate Type (man-hour-based).
- Image AI Project Support (画像AIプロジェクト支援) Full-lifecycle support for image AI projects — from specialized imaging proposal and data acquisition to AI model development and system implementation. Includes proprietary Deep Inspection Confidence Score mechanism for auto-passing high-confidence inspection results and flagging low-confidence cases for human review. Serves manufacturing, infrastructure, and life sciences sectors.
- Rist Adviser Service Monthly AI advisory service pairing clients with Kaggle Master or higher-ranked data scientists. Includes bi-weekly adviser-led meetings (2 hours/session) and Slack support for up to 5 individuals. Priced at ¥500,000/month. Designed to provide top-tier AI engineering guidance and project reviews without hiring burden.
- Training Dataset Generation (学習用データセット生成) Synthetic training data generation service using 3D simulation and rendering to create annotated image datasets including defect variants without manual labeling. Supports material and background variations, reflections, photorealistic rendering, and 3D anomaly composites combined with existing real images. Used to accelerate computer-vision AI development for manufacturing inspection.
Quantifiable outcome
- Inspection accuracy improved from 60% to 97-99% at Murakami Corporation (mirror surface inspection)
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Rist
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Rist technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
AI capability20 records
Feature6 records
Rist partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- 株式会社たけびし (Takebishi Corporation)minorTakebishi is a distributor/technology partner that hosted Rist's exhibition at FOOMA JAPAN 2026 at their booth. Rist displayed the AIMERA®×Deep Counter integrated solution at Takebishi's booth at Tokyo Big Site during the June 2026 exhibition.
- 京セラコミュニケーションシステム株式会社 (京セラコミュニケーションシステム / KCCS)coreKCCS (same entity as the parent company) provided solution sales support for the LIXIL Deep Counter deployment. KCCS worked with LIXIL's production sites to facilitate integration, user training, and on-site support. This was a three-party collaboration: LIXIL (end user), KCCS (implementation), and Rist (Deep Counter technology provider).
- 川崎重工業株式会社 (Kawasaki Heavy Industries)minorRist held a technical exchange meeting with Kawasaki Heavy Industries' DX Strategy HQ Data Science Technology Department (renamed AI Strategy Promotion Dept. April 2026) in January 2026. Discussions covered Kaggle solution sharing, joint ideation on AI×physical AI applications, robot control integration, and future co-creation opportunities. Both companies explored combining Rist's image AI technology with Kawasaki's robotics capabilities.
- 京都大学 (Kyoto University)minorListed as a partner on the company website. Nature of partnership likely research/academic collaboration, technology exchange, or talent recruitment.
- 日本ディープラーニング協会 (Japan Deep Learning Association / JDLA)minorRist is a member of the Japan Deep Learning Association (JDLA), a industry association promoting deep learning AI in Japan. Listed on the company website under affiliation/partners.
- 和数据サイエンティスト協会 (Japan Data Scientist Society)minorRist is a member of the Japan Data Scientist Society (JDSS), an industry association for data science professionals in Japan. Listed on the company website under affiliation/partners.
- 戸田建設株式会社 (TODA Corporation)minorJoint development of AI-optimized blasting design system (最適発破設計システム) for tunnel construction. TODA Corporation serves as the general contractor; Rist provides AI models for overbreak prediction and optimization. Also involves Ensan Kozo (演算工房) which provides the JeepScanSystem 3D laser scanner for data collection.
- 東急リバブル株式会社 (Tokyu Livable, Inc.)minorJoint development of apartment price appraisal AI (MER 1.98%) and exterior wall crack image diagnosis AI. Tokyu Livable provides domain expertise in real estate appraisal and inspection data; Rist provides AI model development. Crack diagnosis AI is jointly developed with Japan Home Shield.
- ジャパンホームシールド株式会社 (Japan Home Shield Corporation)minorJoint development of exterior wall crack image diagnosis AI together with Tokyu Livable and Rist. Japan Home Shield provides foundation survey and building inspection domain expertise. Patent pending for the crack diagnosis AI technology.
- 京セラコミュニケーションシステム株式会社 (京セラコミュニケーションシステム / KCCS)coreKCCS is the parent company (holding company / SIer) of Rist Inc. As a system integrator, KCCS provides system integration, deployment, and implementation services for Rist's AI solutions across manufacturing clients. The partnership enables end-to-end delivery from AI model development through on-site production line integration. KCCS has co-deployed solutions including LIXIL Deep Counter integration and Kyocera factory AI projects.
- 京セラ株式会社 (Kyocera Corporation)coreKyocera is the parent group of KCCS and serves as Rist's primary manufacturing client base and field for developing AI solutions. Kyocera's expertise in manufacturing domain knowledge (cultivated over decades in the 京セラグループ) is leveraged by Rist for AI development. Kyocera's products and data serve as training and development ground for Rist's AI capabilities. Rist has delivered multiple AI solutions for Kyocera including cutting tool wear prediction, water treatment inspection, and more.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Rist competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- LeapMind: Tokyo-based edge AI company specializing in low-power deep learning for industrial and embedded applications. Directly comparable to Rist's edge AI strategy (AIMERA with NVIDIA Jetson Orin) and shared focus on manufacturing customers without requiring cloud connectivity.
- Preferred Networks: Tokyo-based deep learning company with similar focus on industrial/manufacturing AI, computer vision, and predictive analytics for Japanese enterprises. Both target manufacturing verticals with bespoke AI solutions and have similar headcount scale.
- ABEJA: Japanese AI platform company providing deep learning infrastructure and AI solutions for retail and manufacturing, with a comparable mix of platform services and verticalized AI applications. Both compete for Japanese enterprise AI budgets and serve similar manufacturing customer profiles.
Emerging players
- Landing AI: US-based AI company founded by Andrew Ng focused on visual inspection AI for manufacturing. Comparable in its manufacturing-focused computer vision offering and small-lot production emphasis, but operates in US/global markets rather than Japan.
Broad incumbents
- Cognex Corporation: US-listed global leader in machine vision and industrial barcode reading for manufacturing. A dominant incumbent in factory-floor visual inspection that Rist competes against and complements with its AI software stack.
- Fujitsu Limited: Japanese IT services and AI conglomerate with broad manufacturing AI offerings under its Fujitsu Uvance platform. Represents a large incumbent alternative for Japanese enterprise AI customers with deeper balance sheet and broader portfolio.
- Keyence Corporation: Japan-headquartered global leader in factory automation sensors, machine vision systems, and industrial measurement equipment. Deep Counter integrates with Keyence FA cameras and PLCs, making Keyence both a partner and a competing vision-system vendor in the Japanese market.
- Hitachi Ltd. Japanese conglomerate with significant industrial AI and Lumada digital transformation platform serving manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure customers. Competes for the same Kyocera-group and broader Japanese enterprise AI budget that Rist targets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Rist financial estimates
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Rist leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Rist funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Rist
What does Rist do?
Rist develops and deploys AI solutions for Japanese enterprises, primarily manufacturers, combining bespoke AI consulting and project development with proprietary products. Its core offerings include image-recognition AI for visual inspection, predictive analytics for equipment maintenance and demand forecasting, and generative document AI using customized RAG. Products include the AIMERA® all-in-one AI camera and Deep Counter® AI counting software, supported by a world-class Kaggle-ranked engineering team.
Is Rist a public or private company?
Rist is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Rist founded?
Rist was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Rist based?
Rist is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Rist make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. AI Project Development (受注開発) is the primary driver. The others are hardware Product Sales (AIMERA®), software Licensing (Deep Counter®), advisory Services (Rist Adviser Service) and plant Maintenance AI Agent (成果報酬型).
Who are Rist's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are LeapMind, Preferred Networks and ABEJA. Landing AI is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Cognex Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Keyence Corporation and Hitachi Ltd..
Does Rist have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rist.
What industry is Rist in?
Rist's product category is Industrial AI Software and Visual Inspection Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAHAF, AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services. Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7373.