Joint Research and Development with Universities (Biomimetics and ADAS)
First written in FY2019. 7 of 14 entries say "Dropped", first in FY2020-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In FA Systems, we are conducting joint research and development with Shinshu University, a national university corporation, on biomimetic laser processing technology, and with Tokai University on processing technology to impart functional properties to glass surfaces using lasers.」
University joint research continued, with laser processing research with Tokai University added. X-Tech also conducted R&D on innovative energy-saving plant factory technology and microalgae, bringing total R&D expenses to ¥24 million. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In X-Tech, the Smart Agriculture Division developed innovative energy-saving plant factory technology under NEDO's program for promoting R&D and social implementation of energy-saving technologies toward achieving a decarbonized society. In Electronics, we developed Pescle, a cloud-based AI service supporting pest control, conducted R&D to improve efficiency when creating virtual environments with WARXSS, and provided funding to Brand Maker Enabler株式会社, among other activities.」
The R&D themes expanded to innovative energy-saving plant factories, Pescle, WARXSS and funding to Brand Maker Enabler株式会社, among other areas, bringing total R&D expenses to ¥37 million. - FY2025-H1DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
Regarding R&D activities during the interim consolidated accounting period, individual themes such as plant factories, healthcare, AI services and next-generation power semiconductors listed in the previous fiscal year were not included, and the report stated that there were no applicable matters. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In X-Tech, the Smart Agriculture Division developed innovative energy-saving plant factory technology under NEDO's program for promoting R&D and social implementation of energy-saving technologies toward achieving a decarbonized society, while Healthcare developed the next-generation hospital room program. In Electronics, we developed Pescle, a cloud-based AI service supporting pest control, and conducted joint research and development with CUSIC社 on next-generation power semiconductors, among other activities.」
The R&D themes expanded to innovative energy-saving plant factories, next-generation hospital rooms, Pescle and next-generation power semiconductors. Total R&D expenses rose to ¥34 million. - FY2024-Q3DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
Regarding R&D activities in the third quarter, individual themes such as joint research and development with universities listed in prior fiscal years were not included, and the report stated that there were no applicable matters. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Heating and Cooling Building Systems business, we conducted verification of a model for reducing air-conditioning energy consumption using waste heat from refrigeration equipment with Kobe University, developed a dehumidification system using heat from refrigerant piping, and conducted proprietary research to develop optimal ventilation control for Lossnay by automatically measuring CO2 concentrations.」
In addition to university joint research from prior fiscal years, research was conducted with Kobe University on using waste heat and developing a dehumidification system, along with proprietary research on ventilation control through automatic CO2 concentration measurement. Total R&D expenses were ¥13 million. - FY2023-Q1DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
Regarding R&D activities in the first quarter, individual themes such as joint research and development with universities listed in prior fiscal years were not included, and the report stated that there were no applicable matters. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「In ICT Systems, we are conducting research using smartphones over private LTE (sXGP) with Tokyo Medical and Dental University, a national university corporation, as well as joint research with Kobe University on optimizing the operation of AI air-conditioning systems, including demonstration and effectiveness verification. In Electronics, we are conducting consortium-based joint research with Nagoya University on the AUTOSAR tool chain, as well as joint research and development with Tohoku University, a national university corporation, on ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems)-related technology.」
In addition to the existing biomimetics and ADAS research, research themes with Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Kobe University and Nagoya University were added, expanding the scope of the joint research. Total R&D expenses rose to ¥15 million. - FY2021-Q1DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
The R&D activities for the first quarter do not list individual themes such as joint research and development with universities that were listed in the previous fiscal year. - FY2020Joint research and development relisted in the annual reportAnnual report
「In FA Systems, we are conducting joint research and development with Shinshu University, a national university corporation, on laser processing technology based on biomimetics (biological mimicry).」
Although the quarterly report stated that there were no applicable matters, the annual report again lists joint research and development with Shinshu University on biomimetics and laser processing technology. Electronics also lists ADAS-related research with Shizuoka University and Tohoku University, with total R&D expenses of ¥14 million. - FY2020-Q3DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
Regarding R&D activities in the third quarter, individual themes such as joint research and development with universities listed in the previous fiscal year were not included, and the report stated that there were no applicable matters. - FY2020-Q2DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
Regarding R&D activities in the second quarter, individual themes such as joint research and development with universities listed in the previous fiscal year were not included, and the report stated that there were no applicable matters. - FY2020-Q1DroppedAnnual report
「Not applicable.」
Regarding R&D activities in the first quarter, individual themes such as joint research and development with universities listed in the previous fiscal year were not included, and the report stated that there were no applicable matters. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「In FA Systems, we are conducting joint research and development with Shinshu University, a national university corporation, on laser processing technology based on biomimetics (biological mimicry). In Electronics, we are primarily conducting joint research and development with Shizuoka University and Tohoku University, both national university corporations, on technologies related to ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems).」
As joint research and development with universities, biomimetic laser processing technology and ADAS-related technology have been listed as new R&D themes. Total R&D expenses were ¥14 million.