(*1) GMO Internet Group, Inc., GMO Internet, Inc., GMO Cybersecurity by Isolate, Inc., and GMO AI & Robotics Trading Co., Ltd.
[Background of the Contract]
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is currently developing a remote security system powered by AI technology to reduce manpower and improve the effectiveness of garrison security. As part of this initiative, a project was planned to verify the implementation of an autonomous patrol system utilizing quadrupedal robots.
This contract represents a large-scale project spanning a wide range of specialized fields, including robot planning and development, communication infrastructure building, cybersecurity safety verification, robot quality assurance, and overall project management. GMO Internet Group will undertake this project as a unified team by combining the comprehensive strengths of its group companies in internet infrastructure, security, and AI/robotics with the development capabilities of Future Robot Co., Ltd., which possesses a distinct strength in domestic robotic technology. This organizational structure will ensure consistent quality control and rapid problem-solving from development through to operational execution.
[Overview of Services]
In this project, we will design and develop a new domestic quadrupedal security robot, while progressively conducting implementation verifications under diverse environments at multiple garrisons nationwide. In addition to performance verification in real-world environments—including paved, unpaved, and cold regions—we will perform safety verifications from a cybersecurity perspective. Ultimately, we will compile the results and conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the system’s performance, safety, and operational viability for practical deployment.
[Project Promotion Structure]
# In this project, the specialized expertise of each company is interconnected across disciplines, with all five companies working as one unit to drive every phase from development to on-site verification.
| Participating Company | Area of Expertise |
| GMO Internet Group, Inc. | Project coordination and overall management |
| GMO Internet, Inc. | Communications infrastructure and network technology |
| GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc. | Security testing and mitigation proposals |
| GMO AI & Robotics Commerce, Inc. | Robot quality management |
| Mirai Robot Inc. | Planning, design, and development of domestically produced quadruped robots |
[Future Outlook]
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force operates approximately 160 bases and garrison facilities nationwide, representing an enormous potential for remote security systems. Through this implementation trial, we will build the technical knowledge needed to realize a future in which domestically developed AI-equipped quadruped robots autonomously patrol bases and support around-the-clock, year-round security operations.
[List of GMO Internet Group Affiliated Companies]
◾️GMO Internet, Inc.
GMO Internet, Inc. is a comprehensive internet company operating an internet infrastructure business—covering domains, cloud and rental server services, and internet connectivity—as well as an internet advertising and media business. Under its corporate tagline "Internet for Everyone," the company contributes to building a safe and secure internet society as a provider of essential social infrastructure, creates new value for the future through AI (Artificial Intelligence), and is committed to bringing smiles and inspiration to all those it serves.
◾️GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc.
GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae is a professional cybersecurity company composed of Japan's largest team of white-hat hackers. Guided by its corporate philosophy of "Turning the conviction to help people into the power to protect them," the company will continue to strengthen Japan's cybersecurity posture through cutting-edge technology and practical training. With the goal of making world-class white-hat hacker expertise accessible to all, it offers a comprehensive range of cybersecurity services—including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security consulting, SOC (Security Operations Center) services, and forensic investigations.
◾️GMO AI & Robotics Commerce, Inc.
GMO AIR was established on June 18, 2024, as a trading company specializing in AI and robotics businesses. It provides innovative solutions that drive efficiency and automation across a wide range of industries, with a focus on the introduction and deployment of AI technology and robotics. Beyond supplying robots from both domestic and international sources, GMO AIR leverages the strengths of the GMO Internet Group—including internet infrastructure services and financial business capabilities—to offer rental and leasing options as well as AI consulting, with the aim of addressing social challenges such as population decline and realizing a safe and sustainable future.
[About Mirai Robot Inc.]
Mirai Robot Inc. is a company engaged in the design and development of robot control software and related systems, with the mission of bringing into practical use the robotics research achievements cultivated at the Future Robotics Technology Center (fuRo) at Chiba Institute of Technology.
Drawing primarily on research outcomes in areas such as cm-level precision self-localization using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) for legged robots, cerebellar evolution-based models, and large-scale physical models, the company is advancing technology development to support the autonomy and remote operation of UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), including quadruped robots.
By equipping robots with "fuRoute," an autonomous navigation system for quadruped robots that integrates and manages the above technologies, and deploying it in patrol security and inspection operations at large-scale facilities, the company aims to help address labor shortages and contribute to the streamlining and automation of hazardous or physically demanding tasks.
