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The Origin of hibot: Tokyo Institute of Technology

The birth of hibot, a venture spun off from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, traces its roots to the meeting between a professor and international students, united by a shared vision of a future where robots are actively utilized in society.

● A Unique Researcher
In 1972, Professor Shigeo Hirose shocked the world with the presentation of the first snake-like robot. His work led to the creation of a robot that moved in ways never before seen at the time.
Hirose was convinced that, if a robot could move like a snake, it could go through narrow and dangerous environments and it could be used to help people. His belief that "the purpose of creating robots is what truly matters" eventually led to the development of a snake-like robots, which played a crucial role in handling the Fukushima N.1 Nuclear Power Plant accident.

● Robots for the Benefit of People
"Creating useful machines to bring relief to people" – this was the driving force behind Michele and Paulo, who, from their childhood, were passionate about robots and building things. Their desire to delve deeper into robotics led them to Japan, a choice inspired by Professor Hirose. Under his guidance, they worked on improving snake-like and spider-like robots. Due to the unexplored nature of the theme, they were entrusted with significant roles regardless of their age or experience.The belief that "there is no end to improvement" and that "robots capable of solving problems will definitely be created" was cultivated here.

● Living Spirit
Founded in 2004, hibot's goal is an endless challenge: creating robots that help people through the industrial application of cutting-edge technology. The maintenance of infrastructures, with their varying circumstances, rarely allows for a direct application of the systems created. The difficult journey of customizing existing robots and approaching solutions is required. However, in any industry, work is about overcoming the immediate challenges, and the real driving force behind progress is the faces of people who are happy with the results.The belief that only a few extraordinary talents can solve problems is not true. Each individual's uniqueness plays an essential role within the team, and by combining their collective wisdom and persistence, hibot creates innovative solutions.The spirit cultivated at the Tokyo Institute of Technology forms the foundation of hibot, which is committed to continuously creating original and useful solutions.

Company History

Company Overview

Trade name hibot Corporation
Date of establishment 2004/04/15
Representative Representative Director / CEO  Michele Guarnieri
Number of employees Number of employees: 50 people(January 2025)
Business Activities Development of robots for inspection and maintenance of infrastructure (petrochemical plants, aircraft, power plants, transmission lines and others) combined with an AI-based platform for data analysis and management, called 'HiBox'
Major Shareholders Mirai Souzou, Fuyo Lease Group, Tokyo Power Technology Ltd., Takahata Precision Co., Ltd., Ebara Environmental Plant Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd.
Affiliated Companies

USA, Satellite Office


hibot europe GmbH
Karl-Friedrich-Strabe, 60 52072, Aachen, NW Germany
+49 173 7210 987
Location 〒141-0001
5-9-15, Kita Shinagawa, Sihagawa-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
4th Floor, Watanabe Corporation Building

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