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Yokogawa and DOCOMO Successfully Conduct Test of Remote Control Technology Using 5G, Cloud and AI
Yokogawa and NTT DOCOMO have conducted a proof-of-concept test (PoC) of a remote control technology for industrial processing. The PoC test involved the use of an autonomous control AI, the Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming (FKDPP) algorithm developed by Yokogawa and the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, in a cloud environment and a fifth-generation…
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Nissan unveils game-changing all-electric minivehicle Sakura in Japan
Nissan today unveiled the all-new Sakura electric minivehicle in Japan. Named after the iconic Japanese cherry blossom, the Sakura’s affordable price (starting at approximately 1.78 million yen ($13,841) provides more consumer choice in the EV market. The Sakura is equipped with a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery that has a track record of performance and reliability in…
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Murata announces highly accurate three-in-one soil sensor for data-driven sustainable agriculture
Murata today announced a highly accurate three-in-one soil sensor for data-driven sustainable agriculture. By simultaneously monitoring the electrical conductivity (EC), water content and temperature of the soil, the sensor enables farmers to maximize the yield and quality of crops while minimizing resources such as water and fertilizers. Knowing the water content of the soil enables…
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Grand Seiko launches 55th Anniversary Limited Edition winding watch – 44GS
Grand Seiko 1967 44GS was the watch that first embodied the design code known as the Grand Seiko Style, the set of nine principles which gave Grand Seiko its distinctive look and which still inspires every new creation. Today, 55 years on from its first appearance, the 44GS design is commemorated with a limited edition…
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DOCOMO Launches Carbon-neutrality Website to Encourage Climate Action
NTT DoCoMo announced today the launch of Caboneuo Community website where the general public, opinion leaders, companies and nonprofit organizations can share information on implementing eco-friendly actions in everyday life for increased carbon neutrality. The website includes articles about how people are leading eco-friendly lifestyles, information on related events and initiatives, and a members’ page…
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Fujitsu’s new analysis system will play a key role in JAXA’s Space Situational Awareness System
Fujitsu today announced the development and deployment of a new analysis system to calculate orbital courses of space debris for use with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Space Situational Awareness System (“SSA system for monitoring space debris. JAXA started operations of the new system at the Tsukuba Space Center, Japan on April 1, 2022.…
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Mitsubishi Electric Completes Initial Verifications of QZS-1R Satellite which support society with centimeter-level high-precision positioning
Mitsubishi Electric has completed initial verification of the functions and performance of equipment aboard the QZS-1R satellite, which the company built and delivered to the Cabinet Office of Japan. The satellite is now in quasi-zenith orbit as the successor to the original Michibiki Quasi-Zenith Satellite (QZS-1). With Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Services also having completed testing…
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Fujitsu, Toyo University and Amagasaki City leverage AI technology and psychological research in trial to protect senior citizens from phone fraud
Fujitsu, Toyo University, and Amagasaki City today announced the launch of Japan’s first joint research project leveraging converging technologies that combine AI techniques and psychological research into the emotional state of victims of phone fraud and other scams. The objective of the joint research will be the development of an AI model capable of detecting…
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Canon Announces RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Super-Telephoto Lenses
Canon today announced two new RF-mount super-telephoto lenses: the RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM. Both super-telephoto fixed focal length lenses are quite light for their considerable abilities, and share many of the same features such as Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to help…
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HondaJet is the Most Delivered Aircraft in its Class for the Fifth Consecutive Year
In 2021 HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). The HondaJet Elite S is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying plane in its class. The HondaJet Elite S incorporates Honda Aircraft’s many technological innovations, including the unique Over-The-Wing…
