Thank you very much for using our services. We are pleased to announce that we transfer our tactile sensor business (hereinafter referred to as “the Business”) to SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “SEKISUI CHEMICAL”) on March 1, 2024 and the Business is conducted at SEKISUI CHEMICAL from that date onward.

After March 1, 2024, transactions for the Business are newly initiated by SEKISUI CHEMICAL that plans for development in the Business, and/or its subsidiary, SEKISUI POLYMATECH CO., LTD. that plans for sales in the Business.

For inquiries regarding the Business, please contact the following.

Company name: SEKISUI POLYMATECH CO., LTD.
Address: 8-10-1 Tajima, Sakura-ku, Saitama-city, Saitama 338-0837, Japan
TEL: +81-48-611-6601
FAX: +81-48-611-6621
Person in charge: Kouichiro Nakata

We would appreciate your understanding as we take over the service smoothly to avoid any inconvenience to our customers.

Shokac Shoes by Touchence Inc. were recently featured on “Science View,” a program dedicated to showcasing Japanese science and technology to a global audience.

“Science View” is a renowned science program aired on NHK World JAPAN, providing viewers with accessible insights into the latest advancements in Japanese science and technology.

In the program’s popular segment, “J-Innovators,” Mr. Maruyama, a representative of Touchence Inc. , passionately discussed Shokac Shoes  as “Takumi” (master craftsman).

During the program, the mechanisms behind the tactile sensors and Shokac Shoes were explained in a manner that is easy to comprehend, ensuring viewers could grasp the innovative technology.

For those interested, the program is now available on demand, allowing you to explore it at your convenience. We encourage you to take this opportunity to watch the broadcast of “Science View.”

To access the episode, please click the link below. The “J-Innovators” section featuring Shokac Shoes begins around the 19-minute mark.

[Watch the broadcast of “Science View” (on demand)].

Shokac Shoes have been adopted to acquire walking data of Parkinson’s disease patients,
which is conducted by Juntendo University, RIKEN, Tokyo University and Kyushu University.

New Tactile sensor “Shokac Probe” to visualize  sensory expression of 「Texture feeling」