Joint development with the Precision and Electronics Technology Department at Nagano Prefecture General Industrial Technology Center

This device detects scratches and unevenness of approx. 10 micrometers on the surface of a printed circuit board.
It detects the scratches from changes in resistance by stroking probes of phosphor bronze foil of 7mm long and 120 micrometers wide, 150 strips lining up in a comb-teeth pattern.

Alpy Robot is the "image character, Alpy-chan" of the Shinshu Expo.
It became popular by showing visitors around the exposition hall and chatting with them.
He is currently welcoming visitors in the entrance hall of the Precision Industrial Test Center.