Technology
September 05, 2012
Scientists have developed a 3-D endoscopic telesurgery robot system that offers surgeons a broader, stereoscopic view of affected areas and gives them more intuitive control of ...
September 05, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has developed "e-Assist," a new active safety system that uses millimeter-wavelength radar as well as a camera to help increase driving safety, the...
September 05, 2012
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Sept. 5 that it is ramping up its proposal-based marketing approach of machine tools and cutting tools to the world by collaborating with...
August 31, 2012
Struggling Japanese TV makers are hoping to make a comeback with the next-generation 4K TVs that can turn a living room into a cinema-like experience.
August 22, 2012
Japanese researchers said Aug. 22 they have created white crickets using a genetic technology that leaves no trace of DNA manipulation, a development expected to fuel concerns...
August 02, 2012
When the Japan Table Tennis Association wanted to recreate the formidable Chinese "Chiquita" spin serve, it threw a curveball of its own at a baseball pitching machine...
July 18, 2012
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has renewed a technology licensing agreement on its low-speed, marine diesel engines with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (HHI), the world's ...
July 13, 2012
Japanese pride in leading energy-saving efforts and rebuilding from last year's major disaster were highlighted at the Japan Pavilion near the main venue of the United Nations...
July 11, 2012
A group of researchers have developed technology that allows a remote operator wearing special gloves to "feel" what an avatar robot is touching.
June 21, 2012
Transmission trials started in March of Japan’s first Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) optical fiber link operating at 100Gbps per wavelength, according to NEC...
June 11, 2012
Fujitsu Ltd. said June 11 that a trial run of its technology has been completed to optimize air-conditioner power consumption at the datacenter of the Tohoku Electric Power...
May 22, 2012
Tokyo Skytree, which at 634 meters is the world's tallest free-standing tower, is a marvel of new technologies and design approaches.
May 17, 2012
Panasonic Corp. announced May 17 that tests carried out with air purifying technology can keep a dog's skin and hair healthy.
May 07, 2012
Panasonic Corp. said May 7 it started operations at a new factory in Suzhou, China, that will manufacture surface-mount technology (SMT) equipment, particularly electronic...
April 27, 2012
A private research institution in Kyoto Prefecture has developed a vibrating body pillow that enables cellphone users to "feel" more close to the person they are speaking with.
April 26, 2012
Honda Motor Co. announced April 26 that it has developed technology that can detect potential traffic congestion and determine whether the driving pattern of an individual...
April 18, 2012
NEC Corp. has reached a strategic alliance with Wyless Inc., a leading provider of global machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless technology.
April 12, 2012
Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fujitsu Research and Development Center Co. announced April 12 that they have developed technology for retrieving partially similar models from...
March 22, 2012
Denso Corp. announced March 22 that I-Net Corp. has allowed it to acquire its 3-D Business Unit, which provides software and services based on its technologies to create and...
March 13, 2012
Denso Corp. announced March 13 that it will begin testing vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) technology on public roads in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China, ...