ORAM
Retrofit remote control systems for construction machinery.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
ORAM Corporation, established on July 15, 2021, develops solutions to address labor shortages and improve productivity in industrial and construction settings through automation and remote operation. The company specializes in mechatronic systems that enable the remote control and automation of industrial and construction machinery. ORAM's core technology is a retrofittable remote control system, which allows existing machinery from various manufacturers to be operated from a distance, tackling the issue of personnel shortages by enabling a single operator to manage multiple machines or work sites.
The company was founded by Mitsuhiro Nomura, who holds a PhD in Engineering from Kansai University Graduate School. His background in engineering and experience with robotics and IoT systems for the construction industry led him to identify the potential of remote-control technology as a viable solution for the sector's challenges. He established ORAM to focus on the social implementation of this technology.
ORAM provides a total solution for remote construction, which includes their compact, lightweight "RemoDrive" robot that attaches to a machine's existing control levers, and the "Switching Cab" cockpit. This operator's station features a single joystick to control multiple types of machinery and displays a combination of camera feeds and 3D terrain data from sensors, providing more information than an in-person operator would have. The system is designed to be easily swappable between different rental machines on a job site. Recognizing that some precise tasks are better performed manually, the system allows for instant switching between remote and onboard operation and includes a function for the machine to learn from the movements of skilled operators. The company also offers a training system that uses models instead of actual equipment.
Keywords: construction technology, remote operation, mechatronics, industrial automation, labor shortage solutions, retrofit robotics, heavy machinery automation, remote control systems, construction DX, productivity improvement, IoT systems, ORAM-One, RemoDrive, Switching Cab, remote construction