Preferred Networks, Inc.

[PRIVATE]

HQ: Tokyo, Japan · Est. 2014 · 1 model registered

Recent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Preferred Networks, Inc.: 1 model. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Japanese AI/deep-learning company founded March 2014; established the autonomous mobile robot subsidiary Preferred robotics in November 2021 via a company split.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 18.9%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

FocusAI and deep learning.
RobotEstablished autonomous mobile robot subsidiary Preferred Robotics in November 2021 via a company split.
Founding monthMarch

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Preferred Networks, Inc..

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Toru Nishikawasecondary-verified

CEO & Co-founder

Daisuke Okanoharasecondary-verified

COO & Co-founder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked2
Operating2
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

AWS1 · 1× joint · 976 total
NVIDIA2 · 1× joint · 1110 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

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FAQ

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What is Preferred Networks, Inc.?

Japanese AI/deep-learning company founded March 2014; established the autonomous mobile robot subsidiary Preferred robotics in November 2021 via a company split.

What does Preferred Networks, Inc. make?

Preferred Networks, Inc. has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Preferred Networks AI (Preferred Networks, Inc. builds robot foundation models or autonomy software).

Is Preferred Networks, Inc. publicly traded?

Preferred Networks, Inc. is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Established autonomous mobile robot on the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of Preferred Networks, Inc.?

Toru Nishikawa is the ceo of Preferred Networks, Inc., per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Preferred Networks, Inc.?

Preferred Networks, Inc. has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Established autonomous mobile robot (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Preferred Networks, Inc. headquartered?

Preferred Networks, Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Who owns Preferred Networks, Inc.?

Preferred Networks, Inc. is owned by Established autonomous mobile robot, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Preferred Networks, Inc. operate robots?

Preferred Networks, Inc. is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Preferred Networks, Inc. a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Preferred Networks, Inc. ranks in roughly the top 82% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Preferred Networks, Inc. safe?

Preferred Networks, Inc. has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.