TECH DAY 2024, INNOVATION SHOWCASE

Exhibition

Besides the “Next Innovation” area where visitors can experience the future of Sharp firsthand, we will introduce AI-enabled technologies and other solutions for industry and telecommunications, and for the home.

Next Innovation “EV”

Visitors will see Sharp’s EV concept model, one of its next innovations.

  • LDK+, Sharp’s EV concept model

    LDK+ is an extension of your living room, an EV focused on those times when the car is not moving. Utilizing proprietary Sharp technologies like CE-LLM AI, AIoT, and sensing, the LKD+ concept car offers a comfortable and sustainable lifestyle by fusing the automobile with energy efficiency and a people-friendly, home-like environment.

Next Innovation “AI”

Sharp’s direction for AI implementation, and Sharp technologies for applying AI to a range of business fields, such as its CE-LLM for edge AI.

  • High-Quality AI Avatar

    Virtual docent featuring Sharp’s proprietary CE-LLM edge AI technology will introduce exhibits.

  • Interactive UX with a Generative AI

    Next-generation UX (user experience) that connects to various lifestyle support services through natural conversations with AI. Experience natural conversations using CE-LLM.

  • Dynabook XR Solution

    A “new everyday experience“ assisted by AI. Through transparent XR (extended reality) glasses, AI is integrated naturally into the user’s space, enhancing everyday life and business.

  • Evolution of the Camera as "Eyes" of AI

    Ultra-fast autofocus based on the same focusing mechanism as the human eye. A camera that acts as an “eye” linked to a world of AI.

  • Ultra-Compact Camera Module

    Even though ultra-compact, this camera module achieves high optical performance (high MTF/low distortion), making it a “bridge” that communicates the user‘s intentions to a world of AI.

  • AI Olfactory Sensor

    Unique sensor that utilizes display substrate technology, plus a sensor that uses AI to distinguish odors.

Smart Living

How is AI changing our lives? Come and see technologies in the areas of smart home, health care, and energy.

  • Smart Home Solution

    Smart home platform technologies and solutions that connect to a variety of devices to deliver convenience and savings.

  • Home Appliance Control Web API

    Control home appliances while enjoying conversations with your AI partner.

  • Home Application & Customer Service Help with Generative AI

    AI that allows users to easily get help on their home appliances 24 hours a day.

  • B2B/B2G Solutions Using AIoT Appliances Data

    Examples of disaster preparedness applications, monitoring, and facility management based on air purifiers and air conditioners.

  • AI Partner

    Experience the new role of TV connecting to various lifestyle support services through natural conversations with AI.

  • AI Healthcare Trainer 2.0

    AI healthcare trainer solution that allows users to easily ask about healthcare and do exercise in one’s living room.

  • “Smart Mirror” Non-Contact Healthcare Sensing

    Healthcare sensing that integrates into a person’s life to support maintaining good health.

  • Area Selective Heating Technology

    Technology that enables multiple foods to be defrosted and heated to optimal levels in each area.

  • High-Quality Drying by Vacuum Decompression

    New dehydration technology that brings out the flavor of ingredients, offering new value in food dehydration.

  • Rapid Freezing

    New cooking and storage management based on high-quality freezing to reduce food waste.

  • Nature Technology

    Sharp’s biomimetics technologies support comfortable lifestyles.

  • Air Purifier with Odor/Scent Sensor

    Air purifier that learns to recognize odors.

  • Low Noise & Station Type Cleaner EC-XR1

    Vacuum cleaner equipped with proprietary noise reduction technology.

  • Ice Slushie Refrigerator

    Refrigerator that can make ice slushies simply and easily from beverages packaged in PET bottles.

  • Circular Economy

    Sharp’s environmental initiatives in home appliances (white goods).

  • Connected Smart Lighting Solution

    Solutions that lead to the resolution of social issues through effective lighting control that combines energy efficiency and convenience.

  • Smart Zero Energy Home

    Sharp’s Eee Connect system connects a solar photovoltaic power system with various devices and optimizes their control.

  • Space Solar

    Solar modules that are highly efficient and lightweight for use in outer space.

  • Perovskite

    Tandem structure solar cell that combines Sharp’s crystalline silicon solar cell technology with perovskite solar cell technology.

  • Power Semiconductors, Low-Loss Circuit Technology

    Next-generation circuit technology that maximizes the advantages of power semiconductors to reduce loss.

  • Zinc Air Flow Battery

    High-capacity energy storage technology that uses zinc, a base metal, to enable long-duration time shift applications.

Next Communication

Combining communication technologies with AI, Sharp aims to energize new industries that create public and private spaces.

  • AQUOS × AI

    Smartphone that utilizes generative AI technology running on the device itself. Experience the message assistant function and nuisance call prevention functions.

  • High-Precision Indoor Position Determination Solution Using UWB

    Position determination solution that combines highly accurate position information, data from the smartphone, and generative AI.

  • Instant 5G Network

    Base station equipment and core electronic devices are stored in a small waterproof portable travel case. Easy to carry, it enables easy setup of a local 5G network zone anywhere.

  • LEO Satellite User Terminal

    Satellite user terminals enable communication in areas outside the coverage of terrestrial networks.

  • B5G Software Defined Radio-Platform

    Communication SoC for IoT UE that enables functional customization in an open development environment.

Smart Industry

Sharp will propose ways to add new value to offices, factories, and other workplaces and mobility space by utilizing AI to boost the added value of hardware and services.

  • Next-Generation SQA Robotic Storage System

    Product storage/transport system employing automated transport robots. An example of business innovation that applies SQA (simulated quantum annealing) technology to improve the efficiency of increasingly complex daily operations in logistics warehouses.

  • AI Zero-Shot Image Recognition and Solutions to Problems

    Technology that allows AI to assess a problem situation and propose possible causes and potential countermeasures simply by inputting an image.

  • Small Projection Head (Omject Concept)

    Compact projector with excellent color visibility that separates the projector head from the light source.

  • Laser Diode Module for Agriculture Applications

    Module that uses laser light to exterminate insect pests, repel bird pests, and eliminate weeds without the use of chemicals.

  • Hybrid Sensor

    Sensor that can sense human skin and detect pulse waves.

  • Multi-Point ToF Distance Sensor

    ToF (time-of-flight) sensor that measures the distance to an object with high accuracy based on multi-point detection.

  • 8K8K Square CMOS Image Sensor (CIS)

    Sensor that can capture wide-scale images with a square image aspect ratio for various applications such as video production and visual inspections.

  • Solutions Using a Gas Decomposition Module Equipped with a Unique Photocatalyst

    Gas decomposition module equipped with a filter designed to meet the demand for improved air quality in various industries such as food, transportation, and automobiles.

  • ePoster

    Environmentally friendly display that combines Sharp’s proprietary IGZO technology and E Ink Corporation’s electronic paper technology. The lineup includes A0-size units compatible with outdoor installation as well as indoor units.

  • Ambient IoT Unit

    Data transmission unit equipped with an IoT connection module suitable for use as an add-on to existing equipment or logistics robots.

  • TEKIjuN

    Material that naturally cycles between releasing and absorbing moisture in response to the relative humidity of a space, thereby maintaining and improving the humidity environment.

  • Smart Meeting Solutions

    AI-based application that creates real-time transcriptions and summaries during meetings. This solution creates a written record of various meetings and communications and will contribute to reducing the cost of creating meeting minutes.

  • Brainrobi AI Assistant

    Knowledge base search and question-answer generation in natural language using generative AI will contribute to supporting users of multifunction printers and reducing service costs.

  • “Smart Mirror” Non-Contact Healthcare Sensing

    Healthcare sensing integrated into office activities to support health and productivity management.

  • Next-Generation Automotive Cockpit

    As society moves towards autonomous driving and EVs, introducing in-vehicle display technology that enables a spacious vehicle interior (greater ride comfort), a driver monitoring system to support safe driving, and a monitoring system to support passenger safety.