The Hobonichi Globe, launched in August 2024 for the US and UK markets, brings a great blend of education and technology to geography enthusiasts of all ages. This 5.9-inch (15 cm) AR-enhanced globe combines physical and digital experiences, offering dynamic, real-time views of the Earth when paired with its free companion app, available for iOS and Android devices.Since its debut in Japan in 2017, the Hobonichi Globe has received prestigious […]

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At CEATEC 2024, Japan Display Inc. (JDI) introduced ZINNSIA, a sensor interface technology that has the potential to change how everyday materials can be turned into interactive touch-sensitive surfaces. Originally unveiled in June, the ZINNSIA sensor was showcased at CEATEC with a series of demonstrations designed to illustrate the vast potential for integrating sensor functionality into a wide array of materials, ranging from wood and marble to fabric and leather.ZINNSIA […]

At CEATEC 2024, Lightning Silicon Technology – a spin-off of the US-based microdisplays company Kopin and owner of the Solos smartglasses brand – exhibited its latest technology. Solos, initially recognized for developing smart displays integrated into athletic eyewear to boost performance, has shifted its focus from embedded microdisplays to AI-driven audio technology.In January 2023, the company launched its AirGo3 smartglass collection, featuring smart audio capabilities such as Whisper Message. In January […]

At CEATEC 2024, the Fujitsu booth-themed “Vision AI Park*” showcased AI as a trusted assistant that enhances people’s lives in sports, healthcare, and culture. The exhibition highlighted how Fujitsu’s Human Motion Analytics (HMA)* technology leverages markerless computer vision, AI, and data to enhance sports performance, improve well-being, and preserve traditional art. Visitors experienced firsthand how AI could digitize human movements and deliver actionable information instantly, opening new avenues in each field. Fujitsu’s AI-centric approach […]

At CEATEC 2024, we visited the JVCKENWOOD booth, which featured three areas themed around “Connecting people, time, and space to create the future.” This aligns with the company’s philosophy of “bringing excitement and peace of mind to people around the world” through cutting-edge technology to enrich lives. JVCKENWOOD showcased innovative video, audio, and wireless solutions designed to create new value for the future. The first area, labeled by the company […]

Sony’s Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) image sensors are transforming industries by allowing the detection of materials and substances invisible to the human eye. This is part of a larger push on sensors, a domain Sony is very successful in.By harnessing specific wavelengths of light, SWIR sensors capture images not only in the visible spectrum but also in the short-wavelength infrared region, enabling advanced applications across various sectors, such as food inspection, material sorting, […]

\TOKUFASTbot made history by solving a puzzle cube in an astounding 0.305 seconds, a feat that earned it recognition from Guinness World Records as the fastest robot ever to solve a cube. This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous record of 0.38 seconds, setting a new benchmark in robotics and automation.TOKUFASTbot’s success is built on a foundation of cutting-edge industrial automation (FA) hardware, control technology, and image analysis systems. The robot […]

Sharp Corporation demonstrated an outdoor-compatible A0-sized ePoster, which received the prestigious Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award at CEATEC AWARD 2024. This award is given to the most innovative technologies, products, and services among exhibitors at that tradeshow, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City.The Sharp ePoster stands out due to its groundbreaking energy efficiency. Using technology similar to color e-paper, it requires no power to retain images on […]

The advent of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies has transformed how we interact with digital content, and the need for intuitive, responsive interfaces has grown significantly. At CEATEC 2024, TDK demonstrated a ring-shaped interface (controller), offering new hardware options for AR and VR controllers.This ring interface, specifically designed for XR (eXtended Reality) glasses, leverages finger movements to control virtual environments. Equipped with a 3D motion sensor, the […]

At CEATEC 2024 in Tokyo, TDK unveiled its latest hardware components for AR/VR smart glasses, showcasing a series of innovations highlighting its continued focus on retinal projection technology. This year’s advancements build upon TDK’s efforts to refine direct retinal projection, a system that offers unique AR/VR industry benefits.One of the most anticipated updates was the upgraded resolution of TDK’s retinal projector, which now supports 1080p, up from 720p in the […]

Japanese researchers at Yokohama National University (YNU) developed a breakthrough manganese-based battery for electric vehicles (EVs), achieving an energy density of 820 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). This surpasses the performance of current nickel and cobalt (NiCo) batteries, which reach 750 Wh/kg, while lithium-based batteries deliver only 500 Wh/kg.The team’s work offers a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to NiCo batteries, whose scarcity and high cost pose challenges as EV adoption […]