Automotive

We are developing end-to-end solutions—from individual components to services—to realize the high-speed, high-capacity communications essential for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), contributing to a safer and more connected society.

We are developing advanced traffic infrastructure sensors capable of wide-range, high-precision detection of vehicles and pedestrians by applying AI to analyze data from millimeter-wave radar and camera images. These sensors support the evolution of smart cities and mobility digital transformation (DX).

We have developed a new traffic signal control technology that generates traffic information solely based on vehicle probe data (i.e., location data), eliminating the need for traditional roadside sensors. This not only reduces installation and maintenance costs but also enables adaptive signal control at intersections where sensor installation was previously difficult.

With the advancement of ADAS and autonomous driving, the need to monitor ride quality and driver condition—including fatigue and alertness—is growing. We are developing a cloud-based system to collect and analyze vehicle and occupant data, supporting next-generation mobility services.

To manage the increasing complexity of mobility and energy systems, we are developing the MX Cloud platform. This system analyzes and forecasts operational data to optimize both vehicle operations and the balance between energy supply and demand.

As transportation systems become increasingly complex, advanced data analysis technologies are needed to process information integrated from cyberspace. We are investigating quantum computing—especially its potential for optimizing complex combinatorial problems—to enhance logistics and delivery planning. These efforts contribute to the broader goal of optimizing urban mobility and realizing Society 5.0.

We are advancing system-level development—from power infrastructure to in-vehicle batteries and motors—to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. Our efforts span component development to comprehensive system optimization

We are developing rectangular wire for drive motors in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles by leveraging our comprehensive expertise in both metal and inorganic material technologies -including alloy design, casting, heat treatment and plastic forming, and heat resistant polymer materials technologies -including molecular design, polymer synthesis and thin film formation.

We are developing ultra-high-strength, lightweight steel cords for tire reinforcement by optimizing metallic microstructures and wire-drawing processes. Through mass production of the industry's strongest materials, we aim to help reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency.