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2022.03.24

Automatic real-time identification of international mail: system utilizing AI for X-ray image recognition and processing

2022.03.24

NTT DATA starts "Green Consulting Service" towards realization of a carbon-neutral society

2022.03.22

More than just one 'body representation' in our mind: Tohoku University overturns a theory that has been accepted for more than 100 years

2022.03.18

Airbus, NTT, DoCoMo, and SKY Perfect JSAT Group collaborate on communication services between the stratosphere and the ground

2022.03.18

Sustainable Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change: Solutions from Indo-Japan Synergy

2022.03.15

Quantum Cryptography: Accelerating social implementation through successful experiment with large-volume financial transaction data by NICT and collaborators

2022.03.11

Enhanced version of seismic simulation software "wallstat" released with calculation time reduced to 1/10

2022.03.10

Glass-coating agent with H-shield technology inactivates viruses and bacteria: NEC launches a computer-coating service

2022.03.10

Shimadzu contributes to PCR testing for the novel coronavirus by releasing a world-first pooled-sample preprocessing and testing device for medical applications

2022.03.08

Large-scale universal optical quantum computer that can fit within a realistic sized rack realized by NTT, the University of Tokyo and RIKEN

2022.03.08

World's first autonomous experimental system developed by Shimadzu: Verification of prototype usefulness

2022.03.08

JEITA Chairman Satoshi Tsunakawa looks ahead at the electronic and information technology industry: Record-high positive growth in both 2021 and 2022

2022.03.04

Artificial intelligence calculations by Osaka University and the University of Tokyo using water and ions provide path to new devices

2022.03.04

"Rice pests", planthoppers: AI system that automatically counts planthoppers developed by NARO

2022.03.02

The 17th Annual Kisoi Motohiro Award for young researchers in the field of rescue engineering

2022.02.24

"Visualization of congestion in trains" Tokyu and Hankyu, Tokyo Institute of Technology perform demonstration experiment

2022.02.24

[Special interview] Imagining 2050
The Moonshot R&D Project Moonshot Goal 6
Realization of a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer that will revolutionize economy, industry, and security by 2050

2022.02.21

FY2021-FY2026 Mid-Term Demand Forecast for Telecommunication Equipment ― Increased even during COVID-19

2022.02.17

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications FY2022 Information and Communications Budget: 10 billion yen for Beyond 5G research and development (R&D)

2022.02.09

Real-time, high-quality virtual dressing room for online shopping and conferencing

2022.02.08

Breakthroughs in semiconductor design that overturn conventional design

2022.02.01

Demonstration experiment for a walking support robot conducted by ANA and the Tokyo Institute of Technology

2022.01.31

Japan's largest demonstration experiment: success in safe flight management of 52 unmanned aircraft at the same time in 13 regions nationwide

2022.01.31

Progress in the development of large-scale quantum computers: Quantum error correction technique in the Progress in the development of large-scale quantum computers: Quantum error correction technique in the world's first cryogefirst cryogenic environment

2022.01.25

Towards the world's fastest Beyond 5G/6G: Ultra-high-speed encryption algorithm "Rocca" developed by KDDI Research, Inc. and the University of Hyogo

2022.01.18

Ultra-high-speed, energy-saving processing possible using new photonic neural field on a silicon chip

2022.01.18

Next-generation non-volatile memory: Functional demonstration of SOT-MRAM

2022.01.11

[Special Interview]: Imagining 2050 The Moonshot R&D Project Moonshot Goal 3 AI robots becoming partners that support life: Evolve alongside humans, and learn and act autonomously

2022.01.07

Osaka University opens the Beyond 5G Collaboration Laboratory on its Suita Campus together with NEC

2022.01.07

NTT demonstrates bidirectional communication using the Van Atta Array for the first time in the world

2021.12.24

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) that supports the realization of Society 5.0? ― Interview with Yuko Hara 【Feature】 2021 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation

2021.12.17

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, possessing machine learning and autonomous identification, is developed, enabling the discovery of new substances: A highly magnetized alloy with properties superior to those of conventional alloys is successfull

2021.12.14

NTT demonstrates communication equipment monitoring technology: utilizing vibration sensed by optical fiber as a sensor

2021.12.14

Prediction of Lower Back Pain in Office Workers Using AI sensor equipped chairs: Results from Tohoku University

2021.12.08

Specific clinical research to improve "smartphone addiction" started by KDDI, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, and others

2021.11.30

Measuring the shape of the cell wall of plants: utilization of low-cost technology by Kumamoto University

2021.11.25

NICT develops a compact, easy-to-operate, broadband and high-precision terahertz counter

2021.11.25

A Cyber Attack Analysis System: World's First Successful Real-time Visualization of Packets Flowing through the Vast IPv6 Address Space

2021.11.19

Discovery of quantum proton entanglement state on a silicon surface: expectations for computational speeds beyond current quantum computers

2021.11.16

Osaka University develops a method for generating large amounts of training data: highly accurate grasp of target building through cloud removal

2021.11.12

All-nitride superconducting qubit without a noise source developed on a Si substrate by NICT and collaborators

2021.11.10

Mapping the lower wing of Anomala albopilosa
Protein structures differ depending on the location

2021.11.08

The fax is alive and well: The CIAJ national survey shows it is still widely used in Japan

2021.11.08

The Institute for Information and Communications Policy's 2020 Internet usage survey reveals that Internet use exceeds TV time for the first time

2021.11.04

NTT DOCOMO launches an expansion for its "Farm Assist" service: automatic watering of tomatoes through the use of AI

2021.11.02

Investigating the mechanism of whole-body motor control of lizard locomotion and its link to applications in robotics

2021.10.29

Clarification of the illusion caused by touching uneven surfaces:
Reproducing human tactile perception using a mathematical model

2021.10.27

Development of new transition method for beyond the 5G era: signal-to-noise ratio is improved nine-fold after optical signal transmission

2021.10.27

"Beyond 5G" Demonstration of the first transparent fiber-millimeter-wave-fiber system by NICT, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd., and Waseda University

2021.10.22

[Special interview] Imagining 2050
The Moonshot R&D Project Moonshot Goal 1
Visualizing a reality using cybernetic avatars: Overcoming limitations of body, brain, space, and time

2021.10.20

State-of-the-art "IBM Quantum System One" computing system established in Japan

2021.10.20

Super-multiplex imaging with Raman and fluorescent labels proves 20 times faster than conventional models

2021.10.07

PZLAST: an ultra-fast service which enables homology searches against huge amount of publicly available metagenomic data

2021.10.07

NEC Corporation announces "WISE VISION^® Endoscopy," an AI diagnosis-support medical device software for use in colonoscopies

2021.10.05

Taking on the challenge of forecasting 'guerrilla rainstorms' using the Fugaku supercomputer

2021.09.30

Temperature control of food transportation through utilization of RFID labels and smartphones

2021.09.24

Share the magnificent view from 3,776 meters above sea level! KDDI launches a 5G area at the top of Mt. Fuji

2021.09.24

Research group of Nagoya Institute of Technology predicts the number of new coronavirus infections based on changes in traffic and meteorological data

2021.09.24

Accurate prediction of protein-protein interactions between humans and viruses using deep learning model

2021.09.24

"World's first" 3D optical wiring technology using integration of an LSI circuit and transistor demonstrated by NEDO

2021.09.17

NTT develops deep learning technology capable of learning depth and depth of field effects from photographs

2021.09.17

Creating a society where "everyone can smile" through robotics education and SDGs ― TEAM EXPO 2025 Otemon Gakuin Otemae Junior & Senior High School Robot Science Club
[Expo 2025 Collaboration Project]

2021.09.10

Collaborative patrol system developed by NICT using robots equipped with mmWave IoT devices
Collecting 4K resolution video without the need for broadband communication infrastructure

2021.09.08

World first water-air combination drone developed by joint KDDI, Prodrone collaboration

2021.09.06

[Special Feature] Saying Goodbye to Disabilities
Developing curara^®, a Robot Assistant for Daily Life

2021.09.02

Plant traits measured in 3D: high accuracy from images taken with a digital camera

2021.09.02

Development of innovative image reconstruction method in low light situations

2021.08.24

Toward preventing the spread of COVID-19 infection
Heat trace visualization of locations touched by people: development of a new system by NTT

2021.08.17

Like being driven by a skilled driver:
Hitachi Astemo develops algorithm for improved comfort during autonomous driving

2021.08.10

A new method to prevent falls using the 'Light Touch' phenomenon. Expected use in aiding stability in the elderly

2021.08.02

RaNNC, automatic parallelization middleware for deep learning, released as open-source software
NICT and the University of Tokyo automate partitioning of neural networks

2021.07.29

Pesticide spraying using agricultural drones shown to be more efficient than existing technologies

2021.07.26

Acceleration of Development in Diagnostic Imaging Support Technology AI Development Support Platform Without the Need for Specialized Knowledge

2021.07.26

Successful multi-stage relay demonstration experiment performed at Kyoto University medical institution

2021.07.14

"Wheelchair detection": Implementation of automatic doors for improved visitor safety
Demonstration experiment at St. Marianna Medical University Hospital

2021.07.14

Safe and Secure Domestic Drone Completion by NEDO
Realization of high security for government procurement

2021.07.13

Soft robots show new possibilities for organic materials

2021.07.07

Photonic crystal lasers will drive 'smart societies'

2021.07.01

The world first successful experimental demonstration of an 8K live transmission, compatible with the latest video coding,
conducted by KDDI Research

2021.06.15

Beyond the Two Great Earthquakes: Building a Disaster-Resistant Nation with "Tough" Robots 《Interview with Professor Satoshi Tadokoro of Tohoku University》

2021.06.15

Sea Robot Successfully Maps Underside of Sea Ice
Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo and National Institute of Polar Research

2021.06.10

Service using AI to forecast market prices of five vegetables offered free as part of NEDO project - goal is to boost productivity and viability of indoor farms

2021.06.07

RIKEN Establishes Center for Quantum Computing
Towards Developing a Hub for Quantum Technology Innovation

2021.06.07

NICT Releases Large-Scale Web Analysis Engine WISDOM X on a Trial Basis
Capable of Finding Answers to Diverse Questions

2021.06.03

Paper Day Planners Beneficial for Memory Recall Brain Activity Greater Compared to Smartphones and Tablets Discovery made by the University of Tokyo and others

2021.05.28

Combining AI with the Latest Medicine
Joint Project to Solve Sleep Disorders
Trials carried out by Brain Sleep and NTT East

2021.05.20

Optical Fiber Connector from NTT
Recognized for Internationally Prestigious IEEE Milestone Global adoption as an international standard

2021.05.06

Recognizing Damage from Natural Disasters Using Aerial Photographs Top Evaluation Obtained at International Conference Joint project by the NII, NICT, and Hitachi

2021.04.28

Terahertz Band Phased Array Wireless Device Achieved in a CMOS Integrated Circuit for the First TimeA major step forward towards the next generation in wireless communications

2021.04.28

Diagnosing ALS with AI New Method Designed by CiRA Identification of iPS derived motor neurons from patients and healthy subjects with high precision.

2021.04.27

Kyoto University and Others Commercialize Non-Contact Sensors for Use in Nursery Schools and Nursing Homes
Able to detect bio signs of people under blankets.
Realized at low cost. Able to identify individuals from groups.

2021.04.26

Window Glass Used as a Lens for Radio Waves for the First Time in the World
Efficiently directs outside EHF radio frequencies indoors
Expectations for future technology beyond 5G and 6G
Successful proving test carried out by Docomo and AGC

2021.04.20

Technology Developed to Deploy Communication Area Simply by Pinching a Cable--Docomo develops the first Pinching antenna in the world.

2021.04.19

No Gender Difference Found Between Software Engineers Experiment by Kindai University and Kobe University measured speed of program understanding

2021.04.13

AI diagnostic software for endoscopes supports early detection of colorectal cancer--NEC has begun selling it in Japan and Europe

2021.04.13

1,161-dimensional code-based cryptography Solved for the First Time in the World--Achieved by KDDI Research in roughly 375 hours with potential solutions numbering 10 to the power of 48 solution candidates

2021.04.12

New Fruit Harvesting Prototype Robot Developed--Nearly Equals Speed of Human Picker Agricultural Research Institute, Ritsumeikan University, Denso

2021.04.08

Highly Accurate Prediction of Bluefin Tuna Egg Hatching Using Deep Learning

2021.04.08

Strengthening Cyber Security in the Financial Domain--Joint Testing of Quantum Cryptography Technology Begun Nomura Securities, NICT, and others to test the technology for use in high volume, low latency communications

2021.04.07

A Joint Interview with Ryota Takeda, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications

2021.04.06

Using AI to analyze radiation measurement data--New method developed by JAEA and Nagoya University

2021.04.01

Continuing research during the pandemic--autonomous cell culturing using robots and AI

2021.04.01

Scientists hope to accelerate pace of rice cultivar improvement by predicting traits using genome-selecting AI

2021.04.01

Supporting laboratory work during coronavirus crisis