World-class Research and Technology for People and Society PLIMES Inc. is a university spin-off company established in April 2018 to bridge the gap between academic research and market application. The company stems from groundbreaking achievements at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, the Center for Cybernics Research, and the Center for Innovative Medicine and Engineering at the University of Tsukuba. As a mission-driven organization, PLIMES Inc. is dedicated to addressing societal challenges by enhancing user experiences and fostering meaningful social interactions for individuals with special needs. Backed by funding from the Japan Science and Technology Agency, we are focused on commercializing a wearable device designed to monitor swallowing, a technology developed over more than a decade of intensive research. With these foundational innovations now fully matured, we are ready to integrate them into society to create impactful solutions.
Driven by our mission—Designing affordable technologies to solve social challenges that hinder freedom of living—we are dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs and enhancing their quality of life. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we embrace eco-friendly practices, striving to reduce waste and minimize our carbon footprint.
World-class Research and Technology for People and Society
Mission
World-class Research and Technology for People and Society
PLIMES Inc. is a university spin-off company established in April 2018 to bridge the gap between academic research and market application. The company stems from groundbreaking achievements at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, the Center for Cybernics Research, and the Center for Innovative Medicine and Engineering at the University of Tsukuba.
As a mission-driven organization, PLIMES Inc. is dedicated to addressing societal challenges by enhancing user experiences and fostering meaningful social interactions for individuals with special needs. Backed by funding from the Japan Science and Technology Agency, we are focused on commercializing a wearable device designed to monitor swallowing, a technology developed over more than a decade of intensive research. With these foundational innovations now fully matured, we are ready to integrate them into society to create impactful solutions.
Misson
Patent
Country: Japan
Patent No. 5952536
Title: 嚥下機能データ測定装置及び嚥下機能データ測定システム及び嚥下機能データ測定方法
Issue Date:2016年6月17日
発明者：鈴木健嗣他１名，出願人：筑波大学,
権利者 : PLIMES株式会社
Patent No. 6914525
Title：嚥下機能解析システム及びプログラム
（2021年7月16日登録）
発明者：鈴木健嗣他2名
出願人：筑波大学
権利者 PLIMES株式会社
Patent No. 6903368
Title：嚥下評価装置、嚥下評価システム、嚥下評価方法及び嚥下評価プログラム
(発行日令和３年７月１４日.
発明者：鈴木健嗣他3名.
出願人 PLIMES株式会社
Country: USA
Patent No.:11369308 Issue date: June 28th, 2022
Title: Swallowing Action Measurement Device and Swallowing Action Support System
Country: Germany
Patent No. 602017047307.3 Issue Date：November 1st, 2021
Title：SWALLOWING ACTION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND SWALLOWING ACTION SUPPORT SYSTEM
Company History
Prior to
April, 2018
Research started from the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, the Center for Cybernics Research, and the Center for Innovative Medicine and Engineering at the University of Tsukuba.
April, 2018
PLIMES Inc. Founded as a University of Tsukuba Start-up Company
2018-2019
Selected for the NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) Development Support Project for Practical Application of Problem-Solving Welfare Equipment
Feb, 2020
Raised 150 Million yen in the Seed Round and Formed a Business Alliance with CYBERDYNE Inc.
Dec. 2021
Established the Hamamatsu Branch in Shizuoka pref.
March, 2022
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. and PLIMES Inc. formed a Capital and Business Alliance
2022-2023
Selected for the AMED (Japanese Agency for Medical Research and Development) Medical-Engineering Collaboration Innovation Promotion Project Venture Development
Jan, 2023
Registered as a Medical Device Manufacture in Ibaraki, Japan
June, 2023
Obtained the Class 2 Medical Device Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) in Ibaraki, Japan
2024-2026
Received a subcontract for the AMED Medical Device Development Promotion Research Project
Aug, 2024
Selected for the Fukushima Leading Technology Commercialization Acceleration Program under the Innovation Creation Platform Project for FY 2024
Our Team
Meet the GOKURI Development Team
Kenji
Suzuki
President & Co-Founder
President and Representative Director. Professor of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Tsukuba. Director of Center for Cybernics Research. Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Dr. (Engineering).
Tomoya
Shimokakimoto
Vice President &
Co-Founder
Vice President and Representative Director. Graduated from the University of Tsukuba. Worked as a researcher at the University of Tsukuba. PhD. (Engineering) and Master (Medical Science).
Dushyantha
Jayatilake
Director & Co-Founder
Director. Graduated from Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka, and completed graduate studies at the University of Tsukuba. Worked as a researcher at the the University of Tsukuba. PhD. (Engineering).
Tomoko
Kondo
Administration &Global Affairs Assistant
Graduated from the graduate school of Seaton Hall University, the US. Worked at the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University of Tsukuba. Curator and career consultant. M.A.
Saho
Matsuda
SiteManage, Promotion
Graduated from the University of Tsukuba. Worked as a freelance editor, at the Food Research Institute, and the University of Tsukuba's Public Relations Office. President of vivLogos, an academic society support business.
Youhei
Teramoto
Medical Serivices
M.M.S from University of Tsukuba,
Speech Therapist, University of Tsukuba Hospital
Izumi
Waki
Outside Director
D.Sc from Tokyo University,
Technology Transfer Manager, University of Tsukuba
Corporate Alumni
Marco
Mollinetti
Senior Data Analyst
Graduated from the Federal University of Pará, Brazil, Worked at and the State Data Processing Office of Pará. Obtained Master's and PhD. degrees at the University of Tsukuba. PhD.(Engineering).
Luis
Cahuich
Hardware Development
Assistant
Graduated from the Polytechnic University of Lerma, Mexico. Worked at Mandara, Encore, and CIDESI, Mexico. Currently a graduate student at the University of Tsukuba, and has worked for Mandara, Encore, and CIDESI.
Baptiste
Bourreau
Application
Engineer
Graduated from Grenoble Institute of Technology, France. Worked at DYNSEO, and the University of Tsukuba as a technical assistant. M.S. (Health Information Technologies)
He
Yang
Global Affairs Assistant
Graduated from the University of Aix-Marseille 1, France. Obtained PhD. degree at the University of Tsukuba. PhD. (Linguistics)
