Trust Technology

What Trust Technology does

Trust Technology (株式会社トラスト・テクノロジー) is a privately held Japanese R&D and software development company founded in 1995 by Ryuichiro Yamamoto and headquartered in Kunitachi, Tokyo. The company specializes in embedded systems, image processing, AI, robotics, and mobile application development, operating with a small team of 1-10 employees and maintaining 100% founder ownership with no external institutional investment.

The company's core commercial products are AI Inspector (released 2018), a patented no-code production-line AI image inspection system that combines deep learning with conventional image processing on edge GPU hardware without cloud dependency, and AI Watcher (launched 2021), an AI-based automated meter reading and monitoring system offered via monthly subscription. Supporting proprietary technologies include TrustSense (image processing), TrustMotion (3D robot control), and Robo Module (robot development kit). Beyond packaged products, Trust Technology generates revenue from B2B custom software development services spanning embedded systems, iOS/Android applications, network systems, image processing, robotics, and HMD/smart glasses development.

The business model combines one-time perpetual licenses (AI Inspector from ¥2.5M per unit), recurring subscriptions (AI Watcher at ¥30,000/month for 5-camera license), professional services (custom development from ¥2.5M per engagement), and technology licensing (e.g., Android Bluetooth technology to ELECOM). The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, relying on direct enterprise outreach, multiple website contact channels, and regular participation in Japanese industry trade shows including Image Sensing Exhibition, FOOMA Japan, Embedded Technology, and iREX. Customers are primarily Japanese manufacturing, logistics, food processing, and plant/facility management enterprises.

Name

Trust Technology

Legal name

株式会社トラスト・テクノロジー

Website

https://trust-technology.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trust Technology is a Tokyo-based R&D firm developing AI-based image inspection systems (AI Inspector, AI Watcher) and embedded software for Japanese manufacturing, logistics, and food-processing enterprises. Founded 1995, founder-owned, 1-10 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Machine Vision Software

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG)

Keywords

• AI image inspection
• Machine vision software
• Embedded systems development
• Computer vision solutions
• Industrial automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Kunitachi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. AI Image Inspection Products: Sale of AI Inspector (production line inspection) and AI Watcher (meter monitoring) systems with hardware and software packages. One-time purchase model with no cloud dependency.
2. Custom Software Development: B2B contracted development services for embedded systems, mobile applications, network systems, image processing systems, and robotic systems. Pricing starts from 2.5 million yen for iPhone development services.
3. AI Watcher SaaS: Monthly subscription model for AI Watcher meter monitoring system. 30,000 yen/month for 5 camera license, additional cameras at 2,000 yen/month each.
4. Technical Consulting: Technology consulting services covering product planning, business proposals, system analysis and improvement, and technical problem-solving for manufacturing and R&D contexts.
5. Technology Licensing: Technology licensing arrangements such as the Android Bluetooth communication technology provided to ELECOM for keyboard development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trust Technology develops and sells AI-based image inspection software systems (AI Inspector for production line visual inspection and AI Watcher for automated meter monitoring) and provides custom software development services for embedded systems, mobile applications, network systems, image processing, and robotics. The company combines proprietary AI/computer vision technology with edge computing architecture to deliver no-code, cloud-independent inspection systems to manufacturing, logistics, and food industry clients in Japan.

Product overview

Trust Technology is a research and development company providing custom software development services and proprietary AI-based products. The product portfolio centers on two main AI products: AI Inspector for production line image inspection (released 2018, patented) and AI Watcher for automated meter monitoring (released 2021). Supporting technologies include TrustSense image processing, TrustMotion robot control software, and the Robo Module robot development kit. Development services span embedded systems, mobile applications (iOS/Android), networks, image processing, robotics, and HMD/smart glasses. The company operates on a project-based commissioned development model for enterprise clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Inspector (AIインスペクター): Production line AI image inspection system for visual inspection, foreign matter detection, dimension measurement, and logistics sorting. Released in 2018 with patented technology (Patent No. 6889510, Trademark No. 6188052).
• AI Watcher (AIウォッチャー)
• Robo Module (ロボモジュール)
• TrustSense
• TrustMotion
• DXF Viewer SDK

Products and services

• AI Inspector (AIインスペクター) Production line AI-powered image inspection system combining GPU computing with traditional image processing for defect detection, dimensional measurement, foreign object detection, and quality control in manufacturing environments. Designed for factory floor engineers with no-code unit-based programming.
• AI Watcher (AIウォッチャー) AI-based automatic meter reading and monitoring system that uses standard cameras to create digital twins of factory and plant equipment meters, providing 24/7 anomaly detection and automated reporting with alerts sent to PCs and smartphones.
• Robo Module (ロボモジュール) Robot development kit combining TrustMotion 3D robot control software with TT-RMCB01 control board for building bipedal walking robots, pet robots, and other robotic systems for hobbyists to professionals.
• Embedded Systems Development Service End-to-end embedded system development including hardware design, firmware development, and system integration for information appliances, control systems, and industrial equipment for enterprise clients.
• iPhone Application Development Service iOS native application development service from planning through deployment, leveraging iPhone features like multi-touch, GPS, and accelerometer for enterprise and consumer applications. Starting price 2.5 million yen.
• Android Application Development Service Full-stack Android development including application development, hardware porting, device drivers, middleware, and technical consulting for Android-based embedded devices for enterprise clients.
• Network Systems Development Service Network system design and development covering TCP/IP applications, VPN, firewall, load balancing, security consulting, and network service planning for enterprise clients.
• HMD/Smart Glasses Development Service Custom development service for head-mounted displays and smart glasses systems integrating image recognition and voice recognition for hands-free operation in factory, logistics, medical, and service applications.
• Technical Consulting Service Technical consulting for product planning, business proposals, system analysis, improvement recommendations, and technology problem-solving for manufacturing and research environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Factory floor engineers can operate the system without image processing or AI expertise after minimal training
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ELECOM (エレコム株式会社)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Joint development of Android NFC keyboard (TK-FNS040BK). Trust Technology provided NFC device-to-device communication software technology. The product achieved pairing-free operation through NFC tap functionality with ATOK Japanese input engine. Singapore exhibition debut at Card and Payment Asia with Sony booth display.
• ELECOM (エレコム株式会社)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Co-development of Android Bluetooth wireless keyboard (TK-FBP017BK). Trust Technology provided Android Bluetooth SPP application technology enabling non-standard Bluetooth HID profile functionality on Android devices. This was the first collaboration resulting from a broader partnership to develop smartphone peripherals and mobile applications.
• Industrial Camera Manufacturers (IDS, Basler, ImageSource)coreTechnology or IntegrationStandard compatibility with IDS, Basler, and ImageSource industrial cameras. Additional manufacturers supported through custom driver development (separate order). UVC driver standard support included.
• JUST Systems (ジャスト・システム)coreTechnology or IntegrationATOK Japanese input engine integration in NFC keyboard product. ATOK provides smooth Japanese language conversion for Android smartphone users.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationGPU technology provider for AI Inspector systems. NVIDIA GPUs power the AI learning and inference capabilities in the inspection systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Keyence Corporation: Japan-headquartered factory automation and machine vision giant. Most direct large-scale competitor to Trust Technology in the Japanese market, with overlapping offerings in industrial inspection, code readers, and measurement systems.
• SICK AG: German sensor and sensor-based inspection systems manufacturer. Comparable in industrial quality inspection, defect detection, and factory automation use cases overlapping with AI Inspector's target applications.
• Cognex Corporation: US-based global leader in machine vision for industrial inspection and factory automation. Directly comparable to AI Inspector across manufacturing visual inspection, defect detection, and dimensional measurement, but operates at vastly larger scale and serves a global customer base.
• ISRA VISION (Atlas Copco): Machine vision specialist (now part of Atlas Copco) offering industrial surface inspection, robot vision, and quality inspection. Comparable to AI Inspector in automated visual quality inspection for manufacturing production lines.
• Omron Corporation: Japanese factory automation giant offering vision components, PLCs, and inspection systems. Direct overlap with AI Inspector in factory inspection and integration with PLC equipment on production lines.

Direct peers

• Basler AG: German manufacturer of industrial cameras and computer vision components. Directly comparable as both an industrial camera supplier (integrated with AI Inspector) and a vision system provider for factory automation.
• MVTec Software GmbH: German provider of machine vision software (HALCON, MERLIC) for industrial inspection. Comparable as a vision software specialist whose customers integrate cameras and image processing into factory inspection workflows similar to AI Inspector.
• Matrox Imaging: Canadian provider of machine vision software, frame grabbers, and industrial imaging components. Comparable in supplying software/hardware stacks for industrial visual inspection in manufacturing and logistics.

Others

• National Instruments (NI) / Emerson: Test, measurement, and embedded systems platform provider (now part of Emerson). Comparable to Trust Technology's custom embedded systems and test/measurement development services for industrial customers.

Regional players

• Stemmer Imaging AG: European machine vision technology provider and distributor of imaging components. Comparable as a vision systems integrator serving manufacturing and industrial inspection, though primarily European in focus rather than Japanese.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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