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Panasonic Develops Mass Production Technology For Far-Infrared Aspherical Lens
Panasonic today announced that it has developed a technology for the mass production of far-infrared aspherical lenses suitable for improving the performance of cameras and sensors. These lenses are made of chalcogenide glass having excellent transmission characteristics in the far-infrared. In addition to realizing low-cost (approx. half compared to the company’s conventional method) by newly…
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Sony Unveils Flagship VENICE 2 Digital Cinema Camera with a new 8.6K Full-Frame Image Sensor
Sony today announced the VENICE 2, the new flagship model and latest addition to its lineup of high-end digital cinema cameras. The VENICE 2 builds upon the strength of the original VENICE with new features including a compact design, internal recording and the option for two different sensors: the newly developed full-frame 8.6K sensor or…
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Sony Announces New Airpeak S1 Professional Drone
Sony today announced its first-ever professional drone, the Airpeak S1. An introductory model in the new Airpeak line, the S1 is the world’s smallest class aircraft that can carry a full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera α, opening up a new world of creative possibilities. Sony Airpeak S1drone utilizes a proprietary motor, propeller, control system and sensing…
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Ricoh Launches New EH DSSC Modules with 20% Increase in Power Generation
Ricoh today announced the launch of a new generation of RICOH EH DSSC Series, a solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) module that achieves high-power generation performance even under weak lighting conditions. The new module’s maximum power output has improved by approximately 20% from the previous product. Ricoh’s DSSC is developed by applying the organic photoconductor…
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Future Sony VISION-S Electric Vehicle Arrives in Tokyo
VISION-S Prototype electric vehicle Sony developed in collaboration with Magna Steyr and others has arrived in Tokyo for advancing sensing and audio technologies. The car represents a fusion of Sony’s technology and creativity. It is a glimpse into the future of mobility, encompassing the evolution of safety, comfort, entertainment and adaptability. The VISION-S Prototype –…
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Scientists Develops World’s First 3D Artificial Eye with Capabilities Better than Existing Bionic Eyes
An international team led by scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently developed the world’s first 3D artificial eye with capabilities better than existing bionic eyes and in some cases, even exceed those of the human eyes, bringing vision to humanoid robots and new hope to patients with visual…
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Sony Announces World’s First Intelligent Vision Sensors with AI Processing Functionality
Sony today announced the upcoming release of two models of intelligent vision sensors, the first image sensors in the world to be equipped with AI processing functionality. The new Sony sensors feature a stacked configuration consisting of a pixel chip and logic chip. They are the world’s first image sensor to be equipped with AI…
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Researchers in Japan use Turtles for the First Time in the World for Forecasting Sea Temperatures
A Japanese research group has developed a method that increases the accuracy of predicting long-term seawater temperatures by collecting data with the help of turtles. Researchers from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology with permission installed sea temperature sensors on five turtles, which went ashore in Indonesia to lay eggs.The sensors can measure…
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Hyundai and Kia Debut Virtual Reality Design Evaluation System at Namyang Research and Development Center
Hyundai and Kia introduced a new virtual reality (VR) design evaluation system at its global design headquarters. The new system at the Namyang Research and Development Center in South Korea, demonstrates a heightened focus on enhancing vehicle development processes through the implementation of VR technology. The new VR technology uses several development applications, enabling teams…
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Canon Announces Its First Two 8K Broadcast Lenses with Worlds Highest 51x Zoom
Canon today announced the launch of its first two 8K Broadcast lenses: the UHD-DIGISUPER 51 (SP51x15.5B), a long-zoom field lens, and the 7×10.7 KAS S, a portable zoom lens. These two new zoom lenses are compatible with 8K broadcast cameras equipped with 1.25-inch sensors. The Canon UHD-DIGISUPER 51 8K field zoom lens provides high-quality optical…
