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A Lifelong Dedication to Innovation in Vehicle Dynamics

Yasu Mitsuhashi, the founder of InovaLigo, hails from Kanagawa, Japan, where his lifelong passion for vehicle dynamics began. Since his student days, he has been deeply committed to researching this field, which has now evolved into 17 years of professional expertise in computational technologies and vehicle dynamics.

Mitsuhashi developed groundbreaking technologies that propelled Yamaha Motor’s MotoGP group to achieve a triple crown in 2015. He later contributed to the development of vehicle dynamics-related products at MathWorks, combining his academic foundation with extensive industry experience.
Driven by a passion to tackle the toughest technical challenges and deliver “success that gives you chills,” Mitsuhashi established InovaLigo—a consulting firm dedicated to providing flexible and tailored solutions for complex engineering problems. His unique perspective and wealth of knowledge ensure innovative and effective results for every project.

History of Success

Founder’s
History of Success

Achieved the Triple Crown in MotoGP – 2015

Developed groundbreaking technologies that enabled Yamaha Motor’s MotoGP group to achieve the prestigious Triple Crown. Played a key role in the victories of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.

Developed MathWorks’ First Motorcycle Product – 2019

Realized the development of a simulation product for motorcycle dynamics, an area MathWorks had not previously explored. Enabled new solutions and broadened customer reach significantly.

Achieved High Visibility by Consolidating Expertise – 2023

Developed an AI model for motorcycle riders using deep reinforcement learning and presented the research at JSAE. Received an Excellence Award. Utilized motorcycle products developed at MathWorks in the research.

Professional Experience

■ April 2011 – November 2012

Yamaha Motor, Fundamental Research Team for Maneuvarability and Stability (Shizuoka, Japan)

■ December 2012 – December 2016

Yamaha Motor, MotoGP Group (Milan, Italy)

■ January 2017 – April 2024

MathWorks (Tokyo, Japan)

■ May 2024 – Present

Founded InovaLigo and continue to lead the company (Tokyo, Japan)

*There is currently no affiliation with MathWorks and Yamaha Motor.

Research Achievements

  • Effect of wear of tread on tire characteristics (Cold Region Technology Conference/ 2008)​
  • Development of Gyro Mechanism that Controls Posture of Motorcycles (Proc. of FAST-zero'11 Symposium/ 2011)​
  • Overview and Prediction of Effects of the Device which Controls Posture of a Motorcycle Harnessing Gyro Effect (JSAE/ 2012)​
  • The Derivation Method of Twisting Moment and Influence of the Moment on Vehicle Behavior (JSAE/ 2012)​
  • Control Method and Effect Evaluation of the Device which Controls Posture of a Motorcycle (JSAE/ 2012)​
  • Validation of Fiala Model for Motorcycle with FEM Tire Model (JSAE/ 2013)​
  • Study on Motorcycle Rider Model using Reinforcement Learning - Basic Research to Represent the Behavior according to the Rider Proficiency -(JSAE/ 2023)​
  • Study on Motorcycle Rider Model using Reinforcement Learning - Learning Examples Including Following Target Velocity and Basic Research on Rider Proficiency - (SETC/ 2024)

Award

Awarded Excellence at the 2023 Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) Autumn Congress

Theme:
Study on Motorcycle Rider Model using Reinforcement Learning

About

For many years, human behavior has been a significant bottleneck in the field of motorcycle dynamics calculations. InovaLigo is addressing this challenge through deep reinforcement learning. At this 2023 conference, we presented our work as part of a collaborative research project with Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

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GREETING

CEO Yasu Mitsuhashi

Yasu Mitsuhashi is from Kanagawa, Japan, and has had a lifelong passion for vehicle dynamics. Since his student days, he has dedicated himself to researching this field, which has grown into 17 years of professional expertise in computational technologies and vehicle dynamics. Drawing on both his academic foundation and extensive industry experience, he brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every project.

■Professional Experience

April 2011 – November 2012
Yamaha Motor, Fundamental Research Team for Maneuvarability and Stability (Shizuoka, Japan)
December 2012 – December 2016
Yamaha Motor, MotoGP Group (Milan, Italy)
January 2017 – April 2024
MathWorks (Tokyo, Japan)
May 2024 – Present
Founded InovaLigo and continue to lead the company (Tokyo, Japan)

*There is currently no affiliation with MathWorks and Yamaha Motor.

■What I Value Most

-Tackling challenging problems as a team
-Spending invaluable time with my wife and son

To Our Valued Clients

Thank you for your interest in InovaLigo. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and strive to be a trusted partner in addressing the technical challenges you face. Together, we aim to uncover the best solutions that align with your goals.
At InovaLigo, we bring a level of flexibility and agility that larger organizations often lack, combining unique perspectives with refined computational technologies to deliver value that exceeds expectations. Your challenges and objectives are our own, and the moments when we can share in the success of solving them are what drive us forward.
Please feel free to reach out to us at any time. Your success is our top priority, and we are committed to providing the support you need to achieve it. Let’s work together to shape a brighter future.

Let’s work together to shape a brighter future

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