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Eight Knot Inc.

Eight Knot specializes in the development of the "Eight Knot AI CAPTAIN," an autonomous navigation platform designed to retrofit existing small vessels. Our platform, built on cutting-edge robotics and AI, offers essential automation features at a commercial level, including lookout, collision avoidance, docking and undocking, and station keeping. These capabilities are powered by advanced MPC (Model Predictive Control), self-positioning, object recognition, and route generation technologies. In addition to our core product, we offer tailored software solutions and development services, collaborating closely with our clients to meet specific needs or create entirely new products. Our mission is to drive digital transformation in the maritime sector, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability while addressing critical societal challenges.

QueryLift株式会社

We help brands stay visible and trusted in a world where AI controls the search experience and traditional SEO no longer works—by building analytics tools and AI agents that reveal how your brand is perceived, cited, and surfaced across generative platforms. We’re pioneering the field of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to ensure brands are not just found, but fairly represented in AI-generated answers.