Sharp is exhibiting at one of Japan’s largest comprehensive digital innovation exhibitions, CEATEC 2024^*1, which is being held at Makuhari Messe (Mihama-ku, Chiba) from October 15 to 18(Tuesday to Friday).

*1 「CEATEC」：https://www.ceatec.com/en/
CEATEC, hosted by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), is one of Japan’s largest comprehensive digital innovation exhibitions, held every October. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, CEATEC 2024 operates under the theme of “Toward Society 5.0.” The concept is to realize “Society 5.0” that balances economic development with solutions to social issues, we will bring together people, technology, and information from all industries and business sectors to envision the future through “co-creation”. This year, the exhibition expects participation from 600 companies/organizations and over 90,000 visitors.

This time, Sharp is exhibiting under the theme “AI-Powered Innovation”. The booth is divided into three zones: “Better QOL (Quality of Life)”, “Sustainability”, and “Carbon Neutrality”, where we propose advanced solutions, particularly centered around AI-related technologies, aiming for a sustainable society and a healthy life.

Each year at CEATEC, innovative products and technologies with strong potential for the future are awarded. This year, Sharp’s outdoor A0-size “ePoster” won the “Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award” in the CEATEC AWARD 2024.

(⇒ For details, please see the news release The outdoor-compatible A0-sized ePoster has been warded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at CEATEC AWARD 2024.)

◆ The “CEATEC AWARD 2024” honors innovative technologies, products, and services based on submissions from exhibitors. The award selections are made by the CEATEC AWARD 2024 judging committee from the perspective of academic/technical merits, market potential, future possibilities, and other aspects.

　

■Exhibition Contents at the Sharp Booth

●”Better QOL” – Healthy living

・AIoT 3.0【Reference Exhibition】

Introducing an overview of two key evolutionary points of Sharp’s vision for AIoT^＊2: “Further improving life through AI” and “Contributing to solving social issues”.

*2 AIoT is a vision to combines AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things) to connect all devices to cloud-based AI, transforming them into entities close to people. “AIoT” is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.

・AI Partner【Reference Exhibition】

Introducing a new lifestyle experience where users can engage in natural conversations with an AI avatar displayed on their TV to watch recommended videos or shop together.

・AIoT Green Smart Life Solution【Reference Exhibition】

This system demonstrates “home appliance control” that grows with the user’s lifestyle, offering both comfort and energy-saving without any special setup.

・Healsio 20th Anniversary – Supporting a Healthy, Delicious, and Convenient Lifestyle

Display of new products from the Healsio series, celebrating its 20th anniversary.

（⇒Water Oven Healsio(Japanese)／Healsio Hot Cook(Japanese)）

　

●”Sustainability” – Sustainable society

・Initiatives to solve social issues using IoT home appliance data【Reference Exhibition】

Introducing initiatives that utilize information obtained from IoT home appliances for disaster prevention and mitigation, elderly care, and reducing the workload of facility staff through air conditioning management systems.

・Smart Conference Solution 【Reference Exhibition】

AI solution that supports minute-taking by transcribing a meeting in real-time, identifying speakers, and automatically making a meeting summary.

・Outdoor A0-Size ePoster【Reference exhibit】
　Winner of the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award at CEATEC AWARD 2024

A large electronic-paper display with solar cells and wireless communication functionality, allowing outdoor use without a power supply.
“ePoster” won the “Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award” in the CEATEC AWARD 2024.

・IoT Dispenser for Sanitary Napkins

An IoT dispenser equipped with features like “easy hand wave operation” and a “one-sheet dispensing system” for hygienic and safe usage.

（⇒IoT Dispenser for Sanitary Napkins(Japanese)）

　

●”Carbon Neutrality” – What we can do now for the future

・Initiatives toward a circular economy

Introducing efforts to reduce the use of plastic and virgin plastic by utilizing plant-based materials and recycled materials in home appliance parts and packaging.

・Eee Connect

Sharp’s proprietary home total solution that links various devices like solar power systems, home appliances, and EVs. AI optimally controls power generation and consumption.

（⇒Eee Connect(Japanese)）

・Semiconductor laser module for agricultural applications【Reference Exhibition】

Introducing pesticide-free initiatives such as pest control and weeding using semiconductor lasers to provide safe and secure crops.

・Eco-Friendly in Sharp’s CEATEC Exhibit

・Air Purifiers Using Natural Materials

Introducing the air purifier, designed under the supervision of Kengo Kuma & Associates, made with real wood, blend into the space like furniture.

・New Plasmacluster Air Purifier Products

Display of new air purifiers with “visible particle count” features for indoor air.

（⇒Air Purifier(Japanese)）

・Plant Growth Acceleration Mechanism to Which Plasmacluster Technology Contributes

Introducing research that confirms Sharp’s unique Plasmacluster technology contributes to accelerate the early stage growth in plants.

・Space Solar

Display of space solar cells used in the small Lander for Investigating Moon, “SLIM,” offering high efficiency, lightweight, and flexibility.

・Calculators 60th Anniversary / SDGs Initiatives

Introducing the history of Sharp’s calculators, celebrating its 60th anniversary, and efforts to contribute to SDGs, such as using solar power and recycled plastics.

　（⇒Calculators）

■You can also view Sharp’s exhibit information online at “CEATEC 2024”:
　　⇒　https://www.ceatec.com/en/exhibition/detail.html?id=41

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This exhibition introduces solutions and initiatives related to AI and ESG, such as AI Partner, which supports lifestyles through natural conversations with AI avatars, and efforts to solve social challenges via IoT home appliances, among others. Many visitors have attended to explore the near-future lifestyles that Sharp aims to achieve.

This is a rare opportunity to experience the lifestyle Sharp envisions for the near future. Please visit us at the venue Friday, October 18th.

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＜Related sites＞
■CEATEC 2024（Official Site）

■ニュースリリース：
・The outdoor-compatible A0-sized ePoster has been awarded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at CEATEC AWARD 2024
・Introducing the Sharp Booth at CEATEC 2024