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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
Paving the way for a solar future with Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules

Paving the way for a solar future with Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules

It is necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to control abnormal weather caused by global warming. Solar power is the one of the most effective and important solutions of clean energy. …

2022/02/15
Cyberattacks are a significant threat to critical infrastructure. World-first countermeasure technology rings alarm bells —Part 2

Cyberattacks are a significant threat to critical infrastructure. World-first countermeasure technology rings alarm bells —Part 2

Cyberattack emulation technology from Toshiba and Peraton Labs is designed to identify vulnerabilities in system of social infrastructure such as power plants and substations, water and sewerage syste…

2021/11/12
Cyberattacks are a significant threat to critical infrastructure. World-first countermeasure technology rings alarm bells —Part 1

Cyberattacks are a significant threat to critical infrastructure. World-first countermeasure technology rings alarm bells —Part 1

Malware is a growing threat around the world. Cyberattacks can wreak enormous damage on computer systems in critical infrastructure assets such as power plants and substations and transport networks. …

2021/11/08
Toshiba’s Lithium-Ion Batteries – driving the future of a decarbonized society (Part 3)

Toshiba’s Lithium-Ion Batteries – driving the future of a decarbonized society (Part 3)

The entire world is talking about the future potential of lithium-ion batteries. In Part 1 and 2 of this series, we looked at new developments in the field and the Toshiba’s SCiB™ rechargeable battery…

2021/03/17
Toshiba’s Lithium-Ion Batteries – driving the future of a decarbonized society (Part 1)

Toshiba’s Lithium-Ion Batteries – driving the future of a decarbonized society (Part 1)

The Nobel Prizes in Chemistry has always been more than just a prize; it reflects one of the highest achievement one can attain in the intellectual field. In 2019, that honor went to a trio of US and …

2021/02/26
How to make semiconductors, the brains of everything

How to make semiconductors, the brains of everything

Smartphones, cars, toys. Semiconductor products are used wherever electricity is used. You could say our lives would not be possible without them. Do you know how these semiconductor products are form…

2021/02/10
The Unsung Heroes of 5G: How Toshiba’s Technologies Take High-Speed Wireless Networks to the Next Level

The Unsung Heroes of 5G: How Toshiba’s Technologies Take High-Speed Wireless Networks to the Next Level

When you see the word “5G” in the news, what comes to mind? Being able to watch sports games using virtual reality? Greater high-speed data on your smartphone? Shorter download times? 5G promises all …

2021/01/20
Speedy Detection of 13 Cancer Types using a Tiny Amount of Blood: microRNA Detection Technology

Speedy Detection of 13 Cancer Types using a Tiny Amount of Blood: microRNA Detection Technology

On October 19th, 2020, Toshiba’s microRNA detection technology received the honorable CEATEC※1 AWARD 2020 from Minister of Economic, Trade and Industry of Japan. This technology enables very early det…

2020/12/01