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IoA-8Lab

Turning Field Knowledge into AI-Powered Capability

We solve operational problems in agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure with research-backed AI.

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University of Yamanashi–originated venture No. 12Featured by Nikkei, Yomiuri, NHK and YBS

The grape berry-thinning robot removing berries from a cluster in the vineyard
Berry-thinning robot in the field (Yamanashi, June 2025)
Founded
January 2026
Certification
University of Yamanashi venture No. 12
Japanese patents
7
Research foundation
MAFF smart-agriculture programmes
the founders’ university research

Challenges Every Industry Faces

Structural problems that AI can and should solve

Expert Knowledge Is Retiring

Decades of tacit know-how disappear as veteran workers leave the workforce.

Manual Processes Don't Scale

Human-dependent inspection, grading, and management become bottlenecks as operations grow.

Off-the-Shelf AI Doesn't Fit

Generic AI tools can't handle industry-specific conditions and real-world field constraints.

Proven Outcomes

Projects proven through real-world field validation

The onion sorting line with its camera and AI processor, inspecting onions as they move along the conveyor.

Onion Anomaly Detection System

University of Yamanashi research · 2025

Delivers anomaly detection that works not only in the lab but on real sorting lines.
The AR view: the cluster is detected, with thinning guidance and the estimated berry count overlaid.

Grape Berry Thinning AR System

University of Yamanashi research · 2023

Helps unskilled workers thin berries at a quality approaching that of experts.
The konjac estimation pipeline: tubers are detected from a container image, occlusion is classified, then size and weight are estimated.

Konjac Size and Weight Estimation

University of Yamanashi research · 2025

Estimates size and weight reliably even for overlapping tubers, including hidden parts.
The grape grading prototype: a gripper, weight scale, camera and display, measuring a suspended cluster.

Grape Grading System

University of Yamanashi research · 2024

Fuses multi-view imaging and IoT sensing for stable grading without relying on manual labor.
The berry-thinning robot: a collaborative robot arm mounted on a mobile platform, working as it drives through the vineyard.

Robotic Grape Berry Thinning

University of Yamanashi research · 2023

Demonstrated automated berry thinning in the field using berry-detection AI and a robotic arm.
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Our Domains

Solving real operational problems across industries

Agriculture

Thinning robots, grading stations, harvest timing, AR support systems — centered on grape cultivation and expanding to multiple crops.

Grape thinning robots, Grape grading, Harvest timing, AR farming support, Konjac size estimation

Manufacturing

Predictive maintenance, defect inspection, production line anomaly detection, digital twins — enabling AI-powered manufacturing.

Predictive maintenance, Vision-based defect inspection, Production line anomaly detection, Digital twins, Automatic meter reading

Infrastructure & Services

AR remote assistance, knowledge capture, field monitoring — driving digital transformation of field operations.

AR remote assistance, Knowledge capture, Field-to-cloud monitoring, Semi-automatic annotation

Capability Transfer Methodology

We don't just deliver AI — we hand over the ability to operate it

  1. 1

    Diagnose

    Structure field problems and assess AI feasibility

  2. 2

    Design

    Architect a solution grounded in research insights

  3. 3

    Deliver

    Build production systems with proven models and tools

  4. 4

    Transfer

    Hand operational know-how and model ownership to your team

  5. 5

    Evolve

    Continuous improvement cycles to raise accuracy and value

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Tsubura app screens: tutorial, berry-count explanation, and live detection showing a grape cluster with its estimated count.

What Is IoA-8Lab?

The Philosophy Behind the Name

“Every organization has unique problems. We bring the rigor and tools to solve them — and the discipline to leave the capability behind.”

IoA Internet of Ability
Internet of Ability — the idea that anyone can gain practical skills and expertise
8 Infinity
Symbolizes unlimited scalability and continuous evolution
Lab Laboratory
Born from a research lab, emphasizing rigor and evidence-based development

The research foundation our founders built at university

Built on our founders’ research: smart-agriculture projects and 7 Japanese patents

Smart-agriculture programmes

  • Contactless, full-feature grape auto-grading system

    MAFF — Smart Agriculture Technology Development & Supply (FY2025) · 2025–2027

  • High-efficiency Shine Muscat cultivation with multi-function robots

    MAFF — Next-Generation Smart Agriculture Technology (FY2024) · 2024–2026

  • AI-driven cultivation: human–robot collaboration for Shine Muscat

    MAFF — Smart Agriculture Development, Demonstration & Implementation (FY2021 supp.) · 2022–2024

  • Visualizing master growers’ skills for premium Shine Muscat

    MAFF — Smart Agriculture Demonstration Project (FY2020) · 2020–2021

  • Onion productivity model for higher self-sufficiency (Akita)

    MAFF — Smart Agriculture Demonstration Project (FY2023) · 2023–2024

  • Efficient production systems for grapes, lemons and more

    Hiroshima Smart Agriculture Program (Hiroshima Pref.) · 2021–2024

Japanese Patents

7 patents

Press

About

Company name
IoA-8Lab Co., Ltd.
Founded
January 9, 2026
Address
〒400-0027 Kono Bldg., 1-2-25 Fujimi, Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan
Certification
University of Yamanashi venture No. 12 · certified March 26, 2026
Business
  • Software development and sales
  • Application development and sales
  • Human resource development, education, training, and consulting services
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