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2024.03.19

World's highest single-channel wireless communication speed achieved by Osaka University

2024.03.18

Tohoku University and Future University Hakodate develop method for predicting wind speed and direction from plant images by utilizing natural phenomena as computational resources

2024.03.08

Outstanding Advanced Electron Microscopy Opens a New Path in the Field of Spintronics: An Interview with Dr. Yu, Team Leader at RIKEN

2024.03.08

Utilizing quantum-inspired technology to group large amounts of data: Waseda University develops method that is expected to improve the efficiency of image analysis

2024.03.06

Novel key replacing method to improve cryptographic security — Low-cost implementation, mathematically proven for long-term protection

2024.03.05

Room-Temperature quantum coherence in the quintet State: Successful observation by Kyushu University paves the way for ultra-sensitive sensing

2024.03.04

Development of materials, such as catalysts, accelerated by AI accurately predicting their functions without extensive prior knowledge

2024.03.04

Highly accurate prediction of physical properties using deep learning with attention mechanism — JAIST develops new method

2024.03.01

A group led by the University of Tokyo achieve a step toward the realization of error-tolerant quantum computers — Generating logical qubits from propagating light

2024.02.29

RIKEN develops automated experimental robot with situation assessment and arm control

2024.02.28

NTT develop AI model that can efficiently reproduce an individual's speech — Synthesizing the individual's own tone using a small amount of audio data

2024.02.26

NEDO led project develops and demonstrates remote palpation system enabling doctors in remote locations to share tactile information and videos

2024.02.20

The University of Shizuoka develops GAOptimizer, a tool for the functional design of artificial proteins

2024.02.15

Discussions advance toward coexistence with "safe, secure, and trustworthy AI": G7 agrees on the International Guiding Principles for Organizations Developing Advanced AI Systems

2024.02.06

Hitachi pushing forward company-wide renovation with generative AI

2024.02.01

A highly accurate species identification method using frog calls established by Kyoto University

2024.01.25

Four companies partner to develop a direct communication system — Connecting HAPS and mobile terminals in the stratosphere

2024.01.19

NARO develops prototype for detecting abnormal strains of potato with AI support — Notification through sound and image based on video recording

2024.01.15

Development of soft thin-film electrodes that flexibly cover the brain: 1/12 the thickness of conventional electrodes and can aid in the diagnosis and treatment intractable epilepsy

2024.01.15

Mental image reconstruction using generative AI — Decoding brain signals into images: New technology developed by QST

2024.01.12

Using drones and deep learning to reduce the prevalence of "substandard vegetables": A method to predict the size of vegetables and estimate optimal harvest dates

2024.01.11

Method for measuring protein folding stability developed — Contributing to identification and drug discovery and creating a basis for AI development.

2024.01.10

RIKEN plans for integrated use of quantum computers and supercomputers: Platform research and development project launched

2023.12.25

RIKEN's supercomputer Fugaku retains first place worldwide in Graph500 ranking

2023.12.20

NICT and NTT announce world records for ultra-large-capacity optical fiber transmission: Results accepted as an 'outstanding paper' at ECOC 2023

2023.12.19

The University of Tokyo proposes a new high-speed algorithm — World record achieved in next-generation code deciphering contest

2023.12.15

NTT Develop dialogue support interface for those with severe physical disabilities: Turning slight muscle movements into operational commands in the Metaverse

2023.12.11

Inducing a cold sensation without changing skin temperature — Non-contact VR technology developed by the University of Tsukuba

2023.12.08

Robot-assisted acceleration of solar cell development allows for improved performance and increased precision — Osaka University research group finds success

2023.12.04

Effective chemistry research supported by AI: Tokyo Tec validates capabilities of the large-scale language model 'GPT-4'

2023.12.01

Realization of communication in the 6G/IOWN era: World first method developed by NTT and TDUs

2023.11.24

Ultra-sensitive free-space optical communication method demonstrated using a photonic crystal laser by KDDI and Kyoto University

2023.11.22

Quasicrystals discovered using machine learning algorithm 'for the first time in 40 years' — Technology for predicting thermally stable chemical compositions developed by ISM

2023.11.20

Saitama Institute of Technology's self-driving bus travels on public roads in Tokyo

2023.11.15

AI powder mixing simulation developed by OMU: 350 times faster than conventional methods with hopes of homogenizing pharmaceuticals and batteries

2023.11.10

Preventing dementia with early intervention: AI assessment of the brain health of elderly individuals through their responses during a phone call

2023.11.07

NTT enhances optical fiber communications using space division multiplexing technology − 67% reduction in power consumption achieved

2023.11.06

'Fugaku' has consistently delivered results in the fight against COVID-19 and has demonstrated world-class energy-saving performance [Exploring megascience]

2023.10.31

WICC hands over their recommendations on future science and technology policy to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

2023.10.30

AI developed to detect objects remaining at railroad crossings for the prevention of railroad crossing accidents ― Verification tests conducted by Kanto Railway and three other companies

2023.10.27

Increasing accessibility and understanding of emotions through 'Cybernetic Being': An interview with Moonshot researchers Yun Suen Pai and Giulia Barbareschi

2023.10.27

Wakayama Medical University develops VR-based program with images of home to alleviate patients' psychological pain ― Interactivity a challenge for the future

2023.10.27

NTT Innovative Devices ― Accelerating the introduction of optoelectronic devices and developing new markets: President Hidehiro Tsukano discusses business strategy

2023.10.24

NEC aiming for universal vaccine development — Utilization of cutting-edge AI with the goal of completion within one year

2023.10.19

AI processor with 1/2552 power consumption of conventional devices — Only one battery is required, paving the way for applications in drones and robots

2023.10.18

Pursuing a better relationship between humans and machines: Accelerated development of advanced AI-applied technologies

2023.10.17

KDDI and KDDI Research Inc. develop acoustic position system for supporting safe underwater activity — Successful positioning of multiple objects

2023.10.16

NEC, Kajima, and NTT East conducted the world's first successful demonstration experiment for construction vibration detection using existing communication optical fibers

2023.10.12

Tape storage system with the world's highest storage capacity developed by Fujifilm and IBM

2023.10.05

NEC Platforms to provide restaurants with functions for operating restaurants and networking meal-serving robots — Bussing time reduced by 40%, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction

2023.10.02

RIKEN to make 'Virtual Fugaku' available through AWS — Wide variety of installed applications

2023.10.02

NTT and KIT supply 1 watt of electrical power over 14 kilometers using a four-core optical fiber - Demonstration of high-speed communication with the world's largest optical power feeding capacity

2023.09.28

NTT and NCNP to develop 'Brain Bio-Digital Twin' technology for early disease detection

2023.09.25

JAEA develops new simulation method for the design of next-generation reactors —ARKADIA

2023.09.20

Kyoto University and Sumitomo Electric Systems Solutions develop AI for accurate traffic jam prediction: High accuracy mapping with less than 40m of error for one hour in advance

2023.09.14

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular realize dynamic spectrum sharing for the first time in Japan — Commencement of 2.3 gigahertz band operations for 5G communications

2023.09.12

NEC and NEXCO Central Japan jointly develop technology for automated driving of snowplows in an echelon formation

2023.09.06

Realization of an agile and efficient walking mechanism for multi-legged robots: Development of new mechanism utilizing instability as a driving force

2023.09.04

NEC completes optical submarine cable construction in the Okinawan Islands

2023.08.30

Digitalization of Vietnam Post and logistics DX — Hitachi begins demonstration experiment after receiving a contract from the MIC

2023.08.25

Successful multiplication using an optical quantum computer: Realization of non-linear measurement of an optical field by RIKEN and the University of Tokyo

2023.08.25

Hokkaido University develops chemical reaction generation platform 'SCAN' — Chemical reaction path data can be used with just the click of a mouse

2023.08.25

Tohoku University and Future University Hakodate build 'artificially cultured brain' from rat cells — Expectations for biomimicry machine learning and hardware development

2023.08.24

Construction of multimodal AI for multifaceted analysis of medical big data via collaboration between NEC, RIKEN, and Nippon Medical School

2023.08.23

Abnormal behavior of network equipment immediately detected as unauthorized intrusion ― Joint research on communication traffic analysis between OKI and Osaka Metropolitan University bears fruit

2023.08.16

IIS develops advanced climate simulation using AI — Local precipitation characteristics can be reproduced

2023.08.07

Development of an artificial neural network capable of discriminating natural sound — Human-like response to changes in sound amplitude discovered by NTT

2023.07.31

Advances towards the realization of silicon quantum computers through the efficient control of qubits

2023.07.26

RESTEC and Spectee verify the use of Satellite and SNS Data for Flood Control

2023.07.26

NARO, NTT and others to launch a data-driven remote farming support project

2023.07.21

Development of a microscope camera that captures 30,000 frames per second by Kyoto University's iCeMS — Clarifying the behavior of molecules in cell membranes

2023.07.19

Missing Person Search System utilizing the integration of drones and AI developed through industry-academia collaboration

2023.07.11

Robots can facilitate compliment propagation and circulation among humans: Experiments on the effects of human−robot interactions to improve sense of security

2023.07.10

Prediction of crystal grain orientation distributions from crystal photographs — Achieving high accuracy using a machine learning model: Joint research by Nagoya University and RIKEN

2023.06.30

Optical switching experiments on coupled multicore optical fibers — NICT succeeded in conducting world's first experiments in a real environment

2023.06.28

Government's first AI Strategy Council meeting: Prime Minister directs "In-depth discussion for identifying benefits and risks."

2023.06.22

RIKEN develops highly accurate detection method of structural variation in genomes that enables identification of genes involved in various diseases

2023.06.20

Amazon Web Services supports cutting‐edge research in Japan through Cloud service provision: Interview with Shig Okaya

2023.06.19

Novel system effective in stabilizing rice yield developed by NARO: Growth diagnosis and calculating fertilizer amount for paddy fields

2023.06.19

KDDI Research Institute and Waseda University demonstrate basic operation of miniaturized silicon optical circuit — Towards low‐power consumption and high‐speed AI

2023.06.16

Commercialization of ophthalmic surgery assist robot by Kyushu University

2023.06.14

Tokyo Institute of Technology releases database on membrane permeability of cyclic peptides — Data on 7334 peptides collected, classified, and analyzed

2023.06.13

Promoting R&D and social implementation in the field of robotics: NEDO announces a comprehensive action plan aimed at solving social issues in eight sectors

2023.06.01

[Integration of humanities and science] "Historical informatics" ∼ Dr. Makoto Goto aims to digitize old documents for new knowledge

2023.06.01

The AI suitcase's first outdoor demonstration test: Numerous positive comments from participants, including those from visually impaired people

2023.05.30

Keio University accelerates clinical research towards practical application of depression severity rating system

2023.05.29

Autonomous mobile security robot introduced by Ritsumeikan University — Capable of monitoring via a 360‐degree camera and can be used to detect obstacles and people

2023.05.25

Shift in Japanese Tweets about vaccination: Increased discussion of personal experiences, including side effects, after workplace vaccinations

2023.05.25

Use of cloud computing at Osaka University makes diagnosis of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) pulmonary disease possible within 3 days

2023.05.23

Trial of individualized treatment for hypertension developed by Kyoto University led group: Prediction of individualized treatment effects and application of machine‐learning model

2023.05.19

"There are an infinite number of problems that mankind wants to solve" — the first domestically produced quantum computer is now in use

2023.05.17

World's first successful high‐capacity 1.44 Tbits/s wireless transmission by NTT: Innovative wireless technology for IOWN and 6G networks

2023.05.15

Document‐understanding AI developed by Toshiba to aid in knowledge sharing for infrastructure maintenance

2023.04.24

On the path to realization of an optical quantum computer — NTT, The University of Tokyo and RIKEN leverage the high speed and broadband nature of optical communications to measure the world's fastest 43 GHz real‐time quantum signal

2023.04.20

NEC develops two industry first MLOps‐related technologies for maintenance of prediction accuracy during AI‐based operations

2023.04.18

Estimating caregivers' states of mind at the NEC Beyond 5G Collaboration Laboratory: Demonstration of probabilistic digital twins commences at Toyonaka facility

2023.04.17

Technology verification by Okayama University: Compound‐eye camera used to measure moving salmon fry

2023.04.13

Hitachi collaborates with partner companies and universities in China for low‐carbon technology R&D, green development league

2023.04.10

NTT achieves world's first ultra‐compact baseband amplifier IC module with 100Ghz bandwidth — Aiming for early practical application in measuring instruments

2023.04.03

Imagining 2050: The Moonshot R&D Program Moonshot Goal 8 — Developing weather control technology to mitigate damage caused by extreme winds and rains

2023.04.03

NICTER Observation Report 2022 released: Analysis of cyberattack‐related communications indicates double the number of IoT device attacks on TCP port 23