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Mitsubishi Electric Develops Cooperative AI for Human-Machine Work
Mitsubishi Electric announced today that it has developed a cooperative artificial intelligence (AI) technology that enhances work collaboration between humans and machines by using inverse reinforcement learning (IRL) to learn and imitate the actions of skilled workers. IRL, one of the key features of Mitsubishi Electric’s Maisart AI technology, enables machines to imitate human-like actions…
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Mitsubishi Electric Launches MELFA ASSISTA Series of Collaborative Robots that Work Collaboratively with Humans
Mitsubishi Electric on May 21 it will launch its MELFA ASSISTA series of robots that work collaboratively with humans based on safety features such as collision detection and strict compliance with the international safety and robotic standards ISO 10218-1 and ISO/TS15066. The series also will introduce an intuitive engineering software, RT VisualBox, for quick, easy…
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Mitsubishi Electric Develops BLEnDer ICE Battery-powered Wireless Terminal to Collect Meter Data and Control Networked Sensors
Mitsubishi Electric announced today that it has developed the BLEnDer ((short for Bid Liaison and Energy Dispatcher) ICE battery-powered wireless communication terminal for use in sensor networks to collect gas and water meter data and remotely control sensors in the networks. This terminal will enable meters to be automatically read and both monitored and controlled…
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Mitsubishi Electric Develops Compact MEMS LiDAR Solution for Autonomous Vehicles
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a compact light-detection and ranging (LiDAR) solution incorporating a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) that achieves an extra-wide horizontal scanning angle to accurately detect the shapes and distances of objects ahead in autonomous driving systems. The new LiDAR solution irradiates objects by laser and uses a dual-axis (horizontal and vertical) MEMS mirror to…
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Mitsubishi Electric Develops New Technology for Controlling In-Building Mobilities and Facilities
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a technology for controlling in-building mobile robots used for cleaning, security, delivery and guidance, as well as next-generation electric wheelchairs, using building dynamic maps to achieve cooperative interaction between the robots, etc. and building facilities, such as elevators and access control systems. Mitsubishi Electric’s newly developed building dynamic map is utilized…
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Mitsubishi Electric Develops New Compact and Highly Efficient EV Power Conditioner Technology
Mitsubishi Electric has developed new miniaturization and energy-efficient technologies for electric vehicle (EV) power conditioners, which will greatly facilitate the domestic use of the electricity stored in EV batteries. The use of these technologies in the creation of a prototype power conditioner allowed its size to be reduced to approximately one half that of comparable…
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Mitsubishi Electric Chosen as Prime Contractor of the New Satellite for Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-2
Mitsubishi Electric has been designated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as the prime contractor of the new satellite for Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-2. Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-2 is a part of a Japanese government program aiming for the stable supply of core components to the nation’s space program. The purpose of the new…
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Mitsubishi Electric’s KOTSUMON System Uses AI Video Technology to Analyze Production Line Workers’ Motions
Mitsubishi Electric’s newly developed KOTSUMON system uses its Maisart artificial-intelligence (AI) technologies to extract video data for the automatic identification and analysis of specific types of human motions, such as those of workers on production lines. The system simply requires a normal video to automatically measure work efficiency and detect omitted or mistaken motions, which…
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Mitsubishi Electric Announces World’s First Ultra-Wideband Transmission Chip set with S/C/X-Band Capability
Mitsubishi Electric has developed the world’s first ultra-wideband transmission chip set with S/C/X-band capability, designed for multi-purpose wireless systems. The new chip set is expected to facilitate the downsizing of transmission modules and boost the transmission range of wireless systems. Each chip is designed to reduce reflection loss when they are connected to each other;…
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Mitsubishi Electric develops World’s first compact metal corrosion sensor that can be mounted directly on printed circuit boards
Mitsubishi Electric has developed what is believed to be the world’s first compact metal corrosion sensor small enough to be mounted on printed circuit boards. Its simple structure, incorporating a thin metal film and resistors and measuring just 1.6mm x 0.8mm, enables the sensor to be mounted directly on printed circuit boards and easily deployable…