KNiT Inc. 2025

Osaka, Osaka City

We offer a service called “GeXeL” that automatically digitizes (segments) images using AI simply by uploading them to the cloud, returning data on the number, size, and shape of objects. Traditional image analysis software cannot automatically digitize images, so manual digitization was required, which took a significant amount of time. By utilizing AI-based image analysis, we provide a service that automatically and quickly digitizes objects/areas within images. This enables the analysis of images, which previously required manual effort and time, to be performed fully automatically and in a short amount of time. Additionally, this technology has a wide range of applications, such as digitizing hair characteristics like luster, elasticity, and damage.

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The Science of Cuticles with AI -New Service to Quantify Hair Condition

The Science of Cuticles with AI -New Service to Quantify Hair Condition

We are working to develop a service that can diagnose hair damage simply by performing a routine haircut, utilizing our strength in segmentation technology. The surface of hair is covered by a layered structure called the cuticle. When damaged, the cuticle peels off or becomes thinner. Traditionally, it was necessary to count the number of cuticle layers by examining the cross-section of hair. However, recent analyses of hair surface images have revealed a correlation between damage and cuticle condition. In this study, we will develop segmentation AI capable of recognizing the cuticle and build a diagnostic system.

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KNiT Inc. Representative Introduction
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Representative Masataka Kubonai Masataka Kubonai
Earned a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the Graduate School of Engineering at Tohoku University. Specialized in solid-state physics and conducted research on thermoelectric power generation materials. After spending one year as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), joined a major chemical manufacturer to acquire knowledge in chemistry and AI. Resigned in July 2023 and founded KNiT Co., Ltd.
Utilizing the knowledge gained from research, manufacturing, and AI, he operates the service “GeXeL” to reduce routine work for researchers and engineers and promote informatics in manufacturing. By combining AI with human expertise, he aims to create a world where innovative products are produced in unprecedented ways.
Main Achievements During university: Selected for DC1, published 4 original papers, received 1 oral presentation award, and 4 poster presentation awards
2023: Selected for the SIO Accelerator Program
    Received the Osaka City Credit Union Award at 5G×Impact 2023
Received the NICT Award at Mirai Pitch 2023
Won the Grand Prize and 5 other awards at the 19th Osaka Entrepreneur Growing Up Competition
2024: Selected for the IAG Venture Support Program
Selected for the FASTER acceleration program hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency
    Secured 40 million yen in seed funding
    Won the Business Design & Action Award 2024
    Received the IBM BlueHub Award at the R5 Entrepreneur Expo
    GeXeL, an AI image analysis tool that reduces researchers' routine work by 90%, was certified under the Osaka Top Runner Cultivation Program
    Received a category award at the Kansai NBC New Business Award 2024

KNiT Inc. Basic Informaton
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Company Name KNiT Inc.
Representative Name Masataka Kubonai
Address Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Minami Honmachi 2-1-1 Honmachi Southern Building TD Floor 1st Floor
Official Site and Social Media Official Website
Founding Date December 2023

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