Preferred Networks (PFN) is a cutting-edge technology company that focuses on developing practical applications of deep learning and other advanced technologies to solve real-world problems. With their expertise in deep learning and robotics, PFN promotes innovation in various fields by developing software frameworks, algorithms, and hardware for research and development projects. They have a wide range of projects in progress, spanning manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, materials informatics, personal robots, visual inspection, education, entertainment, and more.

In manufacturing, they work on technologies for machine tools, industrial robots, and factory automation. In transportation, they specialize in autonomous driving and connected cars. They also excel in bio and healthcare with projects related to omics analysis, medical image analysis, and compound analysis using deep learning.

Their personal robots are designed to function in human living spaces, while their visual inspection software achieves high precision and flexibility at a low cost. PFN's deep learning frameworks power their research and development, and they have developed specialized libraries such as CuPy for matrix calculation and Optuna for automatic hyperparameter optimization. They also have their own custom deep learning processor, MN-Core, and provide computing infrastructure for problem-solving with deep learning.

With a strong focus on research and development, PFN conducts innovative studies in computer vision, natural language processing, speech recognition, robotics, and more. Join PFN in creating value in the world through technology. Contact them today to learn more