Toshiba and TSE signed the Construction Agreement for Mega Solar Project “Onikoube Solar Power Plant” in Miyagi Prefecture
Kawasaki, Japan―Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) today announces that it received an EPC*1 services order for construction of Onikoube Solar Power Plant, in the city of Osaki in Miyagi Prefecture, North East Japan. The plant is being planned by project owner PurpleSol G.K., an affiliate of Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited […]
Understanding the Challenges & Opportunities of Quantum Computing with Toshiba CDO Taro Shimada
Original article is hosted here. With the emerging development of quantum computing comes a classic “good news/bad news” paradox. The good news is that computer scientists and physicists across the globe, including teams at Toshiba, are edging ever closer to achieving the promise of quantum computing—which is expected to be able to process massive amounts of […]
An Aging Population, an Aging Infrastructure: How Structural Health Monitoring Combats Both of These Social Issues
Original article is hosted here. Some may know of what is referred to as the “economic miracle” in Japan, wherein Japan experienced a period of rapid economic growth after World War II. As “miraculous” as this period was, it seems no wonder that much of the infrastructure in Japan—including roads, bridges and high-rise buildings—was constructed around […]
Spot Welding Inspection Robots Spark a Revolution in the Automotive Industry
Original article is hosted here. A single automobile consists of 30,000 or more individual parts. Every vehicle also has 4,000 – 5,000 places where the parts, such as metal plates, are spot welded together. Spot welding is a welding method that works by passing an electric current through metal plates and using heat generated from the […]
Instant Voice-to-Text! Transforming Work Styles with the Power of AI
Original article is hosted here. We are fast approaching a time where more people can live beyond a hundred years old. At the same time, however, there are labor shortages due to low birthrates and an aging population. RPA (Robotics Process Automation)—using robots to automate work processes—has been touted as a possible way to both resolve […]
Creating Together Opens a New Future of Self-Driving Cars
Original article is hosted here. Here at Toshiba, we offer two in-house awards named after our founding fathers, Hisashige Tanaka and Ichisuke Fujioka. Tanaka, born in 1799, was nicknamed “Karakuri Giemon”, the genius of mechanical wonders. A genius inventor, he created an “unopenable” inkstone box (with a secret lock) at the age of 9, and later […]
Exploring Cyber-Physical Systems with Toshiba’s Corporate Digitization CTO Hiroshi Yamamoto
Original article is hosted here. Throughout time, from the first cave dwellers to space exploration and beyond, humankind has sought to improve life through the relentless pursuit of innovation. That has certainly been the case in Toshiba’s 140-year history, as we have produced traditional physical products (elevators, light bulbs, turbines and more), and then evolved into […]
Harnessing the Power of Renewable Energy — Electricity and Energy Storage
Original article is hosted here. From the threat of natural disasters to climate change, there are many good reasons behind today’s calls to step up use of renewable energy. But power generated by the sun and wind is volatile, intermittent and variable over time. One promising approach is to harness the potential of energy storage technologies. We will […]
A Helper for the Modern Logistics Industry: A De-Palletizer Robot with Image Recognition
Original article is hosted here. The global logistics sector is growing exponentially as international trade flourishes and global supply chains are expected to be more efficient, smarter and more sustainable to support capital and information flows and exchanges. To address this need, companies are seeking next-generation logistics and efficient delivery management solutions. This is where Toshiba […]
Looking for a Ride Home? Why not try Mobility-as-a-Service
Original article is hosted here. As vehicle ownership falls and ride hailing and ride sharing services find increasing popularity, powerful forces are making themselves felt in commuter transport. However, recent developments are just a taste of things to come. Spurred by advances in digital know-how, there is growing interest in realizing Mobility-as-a-Service, MaaS. The ideal of […]
