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NVIDIA Announces Project GR00T Foundation Model for Humanoid Robots and Major Isaac Robotics Platform Update

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTC -- NVIDIA today announced Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots, designed to further its work driving breakthroughs in robotics and embodied AI.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTC -- NVIDIA today announced Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots, designed to further its work driving breakthroughs in robotics and embodied AI.
  • “Building foundation models for general humanoid robots is one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.
  • NVIDIA also announced Isaac Manipulator and Isaac Perceptor — a collection of robotics pretrained models, libraries and reference hardware.
  • Among early ecosystem partners are Yaskawa, Universal Robots, a Teradyne company, PickNik Robotics, Solomon, READY Robotics and Franka Robotics.

Wind River Showcases New Levels of Machine Intelligence with AI-Driven Edge Applications at NVIDIA GTC

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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In the demonstration, the combination of the Yocto Project–based Wind River Linux and NVIDIA Jetson Orin™ provides a groundbreaking, CUDA -optimized solution for real-time object recognition in dashcam videos.

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  • In the demonstration, the combination of the Yocto Project–based Wind River Linux and NVIDIA Jetson Orin™ provides a groundbreaking, CUDA -optimized solution for real-time object recognition in dashcam videos.
  • When NVIDIA technology is combined with Yocto Project open source Linux, next-generation AI is enabled,” said Paul Miller, chief technology officer, Wind River.
  • Wind River Linux offers high stability and security to meet the high-performance needs of mission-critical applications.
  • To view Wind River technologies firsthand at NVIDIA GTC , taking place March 18–21, visit Wind River at booth #140.

Robotics System Integration Market Projected to Reach $144.18 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Robotics system integration (RSI) is crucial in modernizing manufacturing and production lines by streamlining complex tasks, optimizing production outputs, and reducing overall costs.

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  • Robotics system integration (RSI) is crucial in modernizing manufacturing and production lines by streamlining complex tasks, optimizing production outputs, and reducing overall costs.
  • The key players in the Robotics System Integration Market include Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., ABB Ltd., Hitachi, Ltd., Fanuc Corporation, YASKAWA Electric Corporation, and others.
  • We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Robotics System Integration Market.
  • "Dive into the Robotics System Integration Market Landscape: Explore 180 Pages of Insights, 476 Tables, and 26 Figures"

Robotics System Integration Market Projected to Reach $144.18 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Robotics system integration (RSI) is crucial in modernizing manufacturing and production lines by streamlining complex tasks, optimizing production outputs, and reducing overall costs.

Key Points: 
  • Robotics system integration (RSI) is crucial in modernizing manufacturing and production lines by streamlining complex tasks, optimizing production outputs, and reducing overall costs.
  • The key players in the Robotics System Integration Market include Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., ABB Ltd., Hitachi, Ltd., Fanuc Corporation, YASKAWA Electric Corporation, and others.
  • We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Robotics System Integration Market.
  • "Dive into the Robotics System Integration Market Landscape: Explore 180 Pages of Insights, 476 Tables, and 26 Figures"

Update on Disclosed Matter: Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Execute Contract for Absorption-type Company Split to Integrate Power-generator Systems Businesses

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TOKYO: 7011) announced today that they have each signed a contract for an absorption-type company split with MTG Co., LTD, which has been established as a preparatory company to integrate the two firms’ power-generator systems businesses under a planned joint venture.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TOKYO: 7011) announced today that they have each signed a contract for an absorption-type company split with MTG Co., LTD, which has been established as a preparatory company to integrate the two firms’ power-generator systems businesses under a planned joint venture.
  • As previously announced, the two firms agreed—in principle by a basic agreement (hereinafter MOU) on December 26, 2022 and in detail by a definitive agreement (hereinafter DA) on May 29, 2023—on a plan to transfer their respective power-generator systems businesses to the planned joint-venture company in which Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will become the shareholders on April 1, 2024.
  • Item numbers below are consistent with the previous announcement on May 29, 2023, and newly announced information is underlined.

Mitsubishi Electric Develops World’s First Penetration-test Support Tool that Generates Attack Scenarios from Hacker Perspectives

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed the world's first penetration-test support tool, CATSploit, which automatically generates attack scenarios based on the test objectives of a penetration tester, such as the theft of confidential information, to evaluate the effectiveness of test attacks.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed the world's first penetration-test support tool, CATSploit, which automatically generates attack scenarios based on the test objectives of a penetration tester, such as the theft of confidential information, to evaluate the effectiveness of test attacks.
  • Using the attack scenarios and resulting test results (scores), even inexperienced security engineers can easily perform penetration tests.
  • The need to implement security measures in such systems has become urgent.
  • Mitsubishi Electric, by focusing on the factors that white-hat hackers consider when selecting their attack vectors, has now developed a penetration-test support tool that generates lists of possible attack scenarios and their effectiveness (expressed as numerical scores).

Update on Disclosed Matter: Mitsubishi Electric Announces Name of New Subsidiary Succeeding to Automotive-equipment Business as Part of Restructuring

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today it has decided the name of its new subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation, that has been formed as part of the planned spinoff of Mitsubishi Electric's automotive-equipment business.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today it has decided the name of its new subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation, that has been formed as part of the planned spinoff of Mitsubishi Electric's automotive-equipment business.
  • The name had been undetermined at the time of the announcement “(Update on Disclosed Matter) Mitsubishi Electric to Transfer Automotive-equipment Business to New Subsidiary as Part of Restructuring” issued on October 31.
  • Item number below is consistent with the previous announcement on October 31, 2023, and newly announced information is underlined.

Mitsubishi Electric Partners with Software Developer ModuleWorks

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has agreed to strategically partner with and invest in ModuleWorks GmbH, a leading software component provider for the digital manufacturing industry.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has agreed to strategically partner with and invest in ModuleWorks GmbH, a leading software component provider for the digital manufacturing industry.
  • The agreement builds on Mitsubishi Electric's ongoing collaboration with ModuleWorks, a highly regarded developer of cutting-edge CAD/CAM solutions, for the development of advanced technologies to generate machining-tool paths and conduct machine-tool simulations.
  • Mitsubishi Electric intends to accelerate joint development and marketing through its partnership with ModuleWorks.
  • By strengthening its software development, including machine-tool simulation and data integration with CAD/CAM, the company aims to realize easier and safer operation of machine tools, reduce engineering workloads, and optimize engineering chains.

VCCT Inc., Leading the Field of Retinal Regeneration through iPS Cells, Raises 600 million Japanese yen (approximately $4 million USD) through Third-Party Allotment.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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VCCT Inc.(President: Masayo Takahashi) is pleased to announce the completion of a private equity allotment of approximately 600 million yen ($4 million USD).

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  • VCCT Inc.(President: Masayo Takahashi) is pleased to announce the completion of a private equity allotment of approximately 600 million yen ($4 million USD).
  • With the completion of this fundraising round, the total amount of funds raised by VCCT now amounts to 1.7 billion yen ($11.3 million USD).
  • VCCT is dedicated to the development and application of cutting-edge cell therapy treatments focusing on retinal diseases.
  • As a front runner in regenerative medicine research, VCCT has accumulated a wealth of clinical expertise in this field.

Update on Disclosed Matter: Mitsubishi Electric’s Execution of the Company-split Agreement to Transfer Automotive-equipment Business to Newly Incorporated Subsidiary as Part of Restructuring

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has executed a Company-split agreement and formally established a wholly owned subsidiary, Melco Automotive Equipment Business Split Preparation Corporation, in line with the previous announcement “(Update on Disclosed Matter) Mitsubishi Electric to Transfer Automotive-equipment Business to New Subsidiary as Part of Restructuring” issued on October 31.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has executed a Company-split agreement and formally established a wholly owned subsidiary, Melco Automotive Equipment Business Split Preparation Corporation, in line with the previous announcement “(Update on Disclosed Matter) Mitsubishi Electric to Transfer Automotive-equipment Business to New Subsidiary as Part of Restructuring” issued on October 31.
  • Item numbers below are consistent with the previous announcement on October 31, 2023, and newly announced information is underlined.
  • The Company Split is a simplified absorption-type company split, pursuant to Article 784, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act of Japan, and Mitsubishi Electric therefore does not require approval of this at a shareholders’ meeting.
  • Accordingly, the Company Split will be implemented on the decision of the President and CEO, with due consideration of deliberations at the Executive Officers’ Meeting.