New businesses combining sensing, imaging and audio technologies with AI, robotics and communications

「We continued experimental efforts with Bandai Namco to use the latest technologies, including generative AI, and confirmed results such as a substantial increase in the speed of video production and higher productivity per person. Going forward, we aim to establish a production platform that enables creators to extend their sensibilities to the fullest and use the technology with confidence by integrating Sony’s technologies with generative AI.」

「We announced XYN (Jin) as a new solution enabling accessible, high-quality 3D CG production.」

「In the field of machine-learning-based image generation, we developed a new proprietary model that achieved higher quality than conventional SOTA generative models while also delivering a 40-fold increase in speed.」

「At the core are the three areas of sensing, AI and virtual space, and the links among them. …By linking sensing, AI and virtual space in this way, we will transform Sony into an AI/Data-driven Company.」

「We launched the AITRIOS™ edge AI sensing platform service, beginning in Japan, the United States and Europe.」

「A new drone project in the AI and robotics field was launched, and the aircraft was unveiled for the first time at CES 2021.」

「“Sony AI” aims to accelerate AI research and development, combine Sony Group’s imaging and sensing technologies and robotics technologies with its entertainment assets in film, music and games, and contribute to transformation across all business areas and the creation of new business fields.」

「Sony and CMU entered into a research and development agreement with the aim of making AI and robot technologies more familiar to people and enabling them to contribute to humanity’s future as part of the foundations of society. One area of focus is cooking and delivery.」

「We developed an advanced autonomous entertainment robot that offers new ways to enjoy time at home. We developed ultra-compact single- and dual-axis actuators in-house and enabled smooth, flexible movement by giving the compact body a total of 22 degrees of freedom. The robot is also equipped with a wide variety of sensors to enable it to express behaviors suited to the situation, while Sony’s accumulated deep-learning technologies are used for image and voice recognition and analysis.」

「Regarding efforts to create new businesses using AI and robotics, we believe Sony can leverage its strengths by combining AI with robotics, which involves physical movement, and sensing technologies, and are advancing multiple projects.」

「In addition to industrial solutions using drones from Airsence Co., Ltd., a joint venture with ㈱ZMP, which had already launched its business, and the previously announced “Xperia Smart Products,” we have begun developing robots for use in the home that can make everyday life more convenient, comfortable and enjoyable, form emotional connections with customers, and become objects of the joy of nurturing and of affection. We established an organization in April 2016 to prepare for commercialization.」

「We have begun developing robots that can form emotional connections with customers and become objects of the joy of nurturing and of affection, and established an organization in April 2016 to prepare for commercialization. We aim to propose a new business model combining hardware and services to deliver moving experiences to customers.」

「To expand the role of electronics, in addition to the various initiatives already underway, we will combine technologies in which we have traditionally been strong, including imaging and audio, sensors and mechatronics, with artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and communications to offer new solutions across every “last inch” of the living environment.」