Preferred Networks

Preferred Networks develops vertically integrated AI technology spanning processors, computing infrastructure, foundation models and applied systems. Its robotics work includes autonomous-control development and the Preferred Robotics subsidiary.

Facts

  • Segment: AI Compute
  • Country: Japan
  • Founded: 2014
  • Website: https://www.preferred.jp/en

About

About Preferred Networks

Preferred Networks develops AI technology across the stack, from the MN-Core processor family and PFCP computing service to the PLaMo foundation-model programme and industry-specific software. Founded in Tokyo in 2014, the company combines in-house compute with applied research for manufacturing, mobility, life sciences and other physical-world domains.

Robotics is a direct operating strand rather than a generic AI adjacency. Preferred Networks owns Preferred Robotics, which develops commercial mobile robots and navigation software, and ACSL selected the parent company to develop AI-enabled autonomous and distributed control for next-generation small UAVs. The profile therefore represents the group-level compute, model and autonomy layer while Preferred Robotics remains a separate finished-robot company in Korthos.

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Team

  • Toru Nishikawa - Co-Founder and Chairman - Chairs the board and supports long-term stakeholder, culture and talent development.
  • Daisuke Okanohara - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Leads the company under the management structure effective November 2025.
  • Naoto Ono - Chief Operating Officer and Division President of Corporate Planning - Oversees corporate planning and company-wide execution.

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Relations

  • Preferred Robotics - Robotics Subsidiary - Preferred Robotics is a major group company and robotics subsidiary of Preferred Networks.

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