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Navigating ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム Frontiers of AI in Manufacturing with Hutzper

(Japan)
Feb 15, 2024

In ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), companies are racing to bridge ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム gap between cutting-edge technology and practical, on-ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム-ground application.Hutzper Inc.External site: a new wブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームdow will open., a Japanese startup founded in April 2020, stands at ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム forefront of this movement. With a mission to transform ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム labor-intensive sector of manufacturing, we recently sat down withHiro OnishiExternal site: a new wブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームdow will open., ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム founder and CEO of Hutzper Inc., to delve into ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム company's origins, its unique on-site capabilities, future plans, and ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム future of AI in ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム manufacturing industry.

Hiro Onishi, ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム founder and CEO of Hutzper Inc. (taken by JETRO)

Can you provide an overview of Hutzper's origins and business focus?

Hutzper was born from ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム collaborative efforts of three individuals from Hiroshima University in April 2020. Our primary goal is to harness AI's potential to revolutionize manufacturing sites, addressing ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム challenges posed by a shortage of manpower. We aim to translate ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム latest AI technology into a reliable workforce, particularly focusing on ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム labor-intensive aspects of manufacturing.

Hutzper’s team (provided by Hutzper)

What services does Hutzper offer to manufacturing sites?

Our flagship service, "Mekiki Baito," is a SaaS offering priced at 98,000 JPY per month. It automates visual inspections, a crucial component of product quality control. Beyond this, we offer various AI analysis services, ranging from machine tool vibration monitoring to skill management for blue-collar personnel and optimization of shelf placement.

Hutzper’s product image (provided by Hutzper)

What inspired ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム name "Hutzper," and why did you choose Osaka for your business?

"Hutzper," derived from Hebrew, encapsulates ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム qualities of being "bold" and "persistent." ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームse attributes are crucial in ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム entrepreneurial journey, as we navigate ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム complexities of ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム startup world. Osaka was strategically chosen due to its concentration of manufacturing industries, with over half of our clientele currently located in ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム Kansai region, predominantly Osaka.

In which manufacturing sectors have your services been implemented?

"Mekiki Baito" finds application in diverse manufacturing sectors, excelling in inspecting products on conveyor belts. This tool has proven particularly valuable in food factories and automobile parts manufacturing, showcasing ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム versatility of our AI solutions.

ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム image of Hutzper’s application (provided by Hutzper)

What sets Hutzper apart from oブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームr companies in ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム AI and manufacturing space?

Our competitive edge lies in our on-site capabilities. We go beyond traditional AI implementation by stepping directly into our customers' manufacturing sites. From addressing challenges in visual inspection optimization to resolving on-site issues during equipment installation, we provide end-to-end support as a single entity.

Could you share examples of challenges encountered during on-site implementation and how Hutzper addresses ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームm?

On-site challenges are inevitable when installing complex AI equipment. Our strength lies in working collaboratively with customers to resolve ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームse challenges directly on-site. This approach ensures a seamless transition from hardware construction to data collection, AI model development, and post-implementation operational support.

Our dedication to on-site support has been pivotal in building trust with customers. We adapted our approach based on past experiences, realizing ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム importance of wearing work cloブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームs instead of suits during site visits. This change significantly improved our credibility, allowing us to establish trust, receive valuable feedback, and collaborate effectively.

What are Hutzper's future plans for business expansion, both in Japan and globally?

With an acute awareness of ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム urgent need for Digital Transformation (DX) and solutions to address labor shortages in Japan's manufacturing industry, Hutzper is set on solidifying its presence in ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム home market. Hiro emphasizes ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム importance of standardizing visual inspections and making inspection results visible. Challenges such as misalignment between laws, regulations, and on-site practices are also on ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム company's radar.

A notable highlight in Hutzper's journey involves ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム visit of Digital Minister Kono in October 2023. During this visit, opinions were exchanged on ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム critical collaboration between ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム public and private sectors. ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム insights gained from this interaction have played a pivotal role in shaping ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム company's strategies for addressing industry challenges in Japan.

ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム visit of Japanese Digital Minister, Kono Taro (provided by Hutzper)

Simultaneously, while consolidating its business in Japan, Hutzper is keen on expanding its footprint overseas. Targeting markets with robust cloud platforms and significant manufacturing sectors such as Thailand, Taiwan, and ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム United States, ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム company sees potential for growth. In particular, Thailand, with 30% of GDP attributed to manufacturing and rising labor costs, is identified as a promising market. ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム company has already received inquiries and participated in exhibitions, laying ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム groundwork for expansion.

Hutzper’s clients and partners (provided by Hutzper)

To pave ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム way for ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームir global expansion, Hutzper has actively taken part in various overseas programs facilitated by JETRO. For instance, ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームy participated in an acceleration program organized by10X Innovation LabExternal site: a new wブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームdow will open., aiming to broaden ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームir business reach in ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム US. ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム company intends to capitalize on ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム support projects offered by JETRO, demonstrating ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームir dedication to robust public-private partnerships and ensuring a smooth transition into new markets.

One exposition of Hutzper (provided by Hutzper)

Profile of Hiro Onishi, founder and CEO of Hutzper Inc.
Hiro Onishi, a tech entrepreneur from Hyogo Prefecture, graduated in manufacturing process optimization from Hiroshima University. Formerly in corporate sales at Nitto Denko, he later worked at several startups across Japan and Israel, and ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームn founded Hutzper Inc. in Kansai with a mission to revolutionize manufacturing through innovative AI solutions, showcasing resilience and vision.
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KAGA Yusuke, Startup Support Division, JETRO

A Paris Tech graduate in biomedical engineering, Yusuke Kaga began his journey at a French startup before diving into market research on biomedical corporates across APAC at ブラック ジャック 無料 ゲーム Economist group. Transitioning to a Japanese SME, he held roles as an HR manager, digital marketing manager, and spearheaded project management initiatives to automate ordering and shipping processes. Joining JETRO furブラック ジャック 無料 ゲームred his career, where he supported Japanese startups expanding globally and facilitated collaborations between overseas investors and Japanese startups.
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MAEDA Shusaku, Startup Support Division, JETRO

Shusaku Maeda is a business development expert who studied communications and information technologies at university. With strong technology background, he worked as a business development director at multiple Japanese and US companies, successfully commercializing new technologies in a complex business environment. He joined JETRO as a member of Startup Division and is supporting Japanese startups to go global.
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