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In the vanguard of cancer treatment that respects quality of life, Part 2 -Introduction of new heavy ion technology shakes up the medical field

In the vanguard of cancer treatment that respects quality of life, Part 2 -Introduction of new heavy ion technology shakes up the medical field

There are only seven units of heavy ion radiotherapy equipment in Japan. They are drawing attention as a new treatment, a paradigm shift in cancer treatment. This treatment was not available in the To…

2022/07/13
In the vanguard of cancer treatment that respects quality of life, Part 1 -Lower burden from understanding the patient’s and medical staff’s perspective

In the vanguard of cancer treatment that respects quality of life, Part 1 -Lower burden from understanding the patient’s and medical staff’s perspective

In the dead of night back in November 2018, a time when roads are quiet, cars few, a large truck left Sendai Port in northeast Japan. Its oversized load, slowly and steadily completing the overland le…

2022/07/06
We Are Toshiba: “Do the right thing” leads us to think about best solutions for our customers and employees

We Are Toshiba: “Do the right thing” leads us to think about best solutions for our customers and employees

The Essence of Toshiba comprises the following three elements: Basic commitment of the Toshiba Group, our purpose and our values. Our brand purpose is “We turn on the promise of a new day” and we enco…

2022/06/29
Toshiba’s young engineers: The ability to listen and think drives innovation

Toshiba’s young engineers: The ability to listen and think drives innovation

Remote work has become the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people use the time freed up from commuting to enrich their private lives, while others use it to study, as an investment in th…

2022/06/08
Toshiba’s young engineers: Envisioning the future of the manufacturing industry with the power of data

Toshiba’s young engineers: Envisioning the future of the manufacturing industry with the power of data

The advent of the electronic computer has caused our world and lives to evolve at a dizzying speed in many ways. With IT also being used in the manufacturing process, the key to success is how to make…

2022/05/31
Applying AI image recognition with society – Overcoming challenges with AI monitoring technology

Applying AI image recognition with society – Overcoming challenges with AI monitoring technology

Robot vacuums are popular companions that make our lives more comfortable. They are equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) that can recognize objects, and are able to tell the difference between t…

2022/04/25
AI is a journey, not a destination – Toshiba’s AI progresses to the next stage-Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) concept that automates the AI learning cycle

AI is a journey, not a destination – Toshiba’s AI progresses to the next stage-Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) concept that automates the AI learning cycle

Smartphone apps are vital to our everyday lives. If you set them to update automatically, they will continue to be easy to use. AI (Artificial Intelligence) has also become a familiar presence, playin…

2022/04/15
Taking on the world’s smallest LiDAR, Part 2 –Constant, reliable infrastructure monitoring

Taking on the world’s smallest LiDAR, Part 2 –Constant, reliable infrastructure monitoring

Solid-state LiDAR is an essential component for realizing high driving automation (autonomous vehicles). It replaces mechanical parts and uses semiconductor components for light control, the key for s…

2022/03/09
Taking on the World’s Smallest LiDAR, Part 1 –Improving the “Eyes” of Autonomous Driving

Taking on the World’s Smallest LiDAR, Part 1 –Improving the “Eyes” of Autonomous Driving

LiDAR is an essential sensor for automating driving. The technology is already installed in some luxury cars, where it has achieved Level 3, Conditional driving automation, on the six-level scale of s…

2022/03/02
The Strategic Map of “Toshiba of Technology”<br>―Accumulated R&D Will Not Let us Down

The Strategic Map of “Toshiba of Technology”
―Accumulated R&D Will Not Let us Down

Numerous social issues confront us, including natural disasters amplified by climate change, and how to manage the new normal of COVID-19. Japan must also contend with the problem of a fast shrinking …

2022/02/18