R&D Outlook

The Activity Sensing Technology specializes in the understanding of human behavior in context by the processing and analysis of data from sensors in home. More comfortable and personalized services in the home can be offered through this technology.

Accurate extraction and identification of speaker features enables non-contact identification by voice, contributing to the provision of detailed services in consideration of hygiene and privacy.

Using data analysis that supports AI assignment setting, data collection, model design and systemization, we are able to improve business operations and create new business by using data stored in the company.

Under the coexistence environment with residents, delivery services that also serves as a technology verification, using autonomous driving and remote control of multiple robots are currently demonstrated in Fujisawa SST, etc.

In addition to high image quality, high sensitivity, and high resolution, near-infrared light is used, for example, to detect blood vessels that are usually invisible. By visualizing normally invisible objects, this camera can be used for a variety of sensing applications.

By combining and complementing multiple AI functions, advanced sensing functions are realized.
We provide speedy solutions that contribute to problem solving through the evolution of AI technology.

Technology for measuring the deflection and vibration of infrastructure such as bridge with imaging analysis. Contribute for labor saving and suitable maintenance.

Realize an indoor environment that leads people to better conditions with biometric and behavioral sensing technologies that can understand their conditions including inside such as emotions.

In the expanding IoT society, constant internet access is the key. "IoT PLC" makes it possible to connect devices securely and easily with existing cables, such as power lines, coaxes, and telephone lines, which can be found anywhere.

Methods/technologies have been developed for high-capacity, high-speed, and low-latency next-generation communication networks, where various frequency bands and radio systems can be used simultaneously or by switching. This creates a radio environment suitable for the IoT age.

Develop cybersecurity technology to monitor data of automobile, house, factory and building and to detect unknown attack by AI for building the foundation for IoT era.

Utilization of HPC platform composed of both internal and external HPC systems realizes high-throughput material informatics, CPS, AI training, and CAE, leading to accelerated digitalization of business and R&D.

Technologies cultivated through development of Industrial robots have been utilized in new products. There is the challenge of developing new markets with new products, such as a cleaning robot that demonstrates superior performance in cleaning tough corners, and a training robot for improving walking function.

Robots are developed for solving human laborshortage due to aging and decrease in working population. Autonomous delivery robot that full-automatically derivers item like medicines or specimens in hospitals and mobility robot that improve the convenience of moving people and luggage at airports have been realized.

Robotics to maintain and enhance physical functions such as senses and muscle strength. Support without sense of incongruity by accurately guessing human intention.

By utilizing the elemental technologies of robots, we aim to change the state of the human mind, such as enjoyment and concentration, and to achieve well-being for each individual.

Novel solid-state electrolytes with high safety have been successfully developed. We will challenge to realize all solid state batteries with exceeding performances in safety, energy-density, and charging speed over conventional rechargeable batteries.

Extraordinary high heat flow controllability can be achieved through phononic devices with nano-scale periodic structures (phononic crystals), which will contribute to solving thermal issues associated with carbon-free society in the AI/IoT era.

Next-generation sensors will be created through the development of new materials and process technologies for integration; and the demonstration of innovative sensing by means of cutting-edge laser technology, light-receiving technology, and optical modulation technology.

Innovation in material development has been realized through the use of cutting-edge AI technologies and HPC^* Rapid repetitive cycles of data collection, learning & prediction, and evaluation accelerate the discovery of novel materials with target properties and help cut the overall R&D time in half.

※HPC：High Performance Computing

Home Power Generation: Using hydrogen and oxygen, electricity can be generated at home according to the energy demand of each household, creating an eco-lifestyle a step ahead of the times.

Development of a system using high capacity storage batteries was proactively promoted to create an increasingly secure/comfortable life with power storage. Power-storage system, Automotive lithium-ion battery system.

Pure hydrogen fuel cells have been put into practical use for the hydrogen society.
Several pure hydrogen fuel cells are in operation at the RE 100 Solution demonstration facility H2 KIBOU FIELD, located at the Kusatsu site in Shiga Prefecture.

Electricity can be saved simply by using home appliances based on Panasonic's proprietary "ECONAVI" technology, which is capable of detecting wasted electricity and automatically saving electricity. Each home appliance thinks wisely and saves electricity.