Categories: Research

Honda Places High-stakes Bet On Software, Robotics With New R&d Unit

In early January, Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting the power of artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future and improve customers’ quality of life.

It also displayed the NeuV (pronounced ‘new-v’), which stands for New Electric Urban Vehicle, which is a concept vehicle whose genesis is based on the fact that privately owned vehicles sit idle 96 percent of the time.

The new initiative will assume responsibility for ‘new value’ areas that include robotics technology, mobility systems, and energy management, as well as areas related to existing fields of technology such as automated driving and connectivity technologies.

In line with its strategy to evolve mobility systems, the Japanese automaker now wants to employ digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data. Initially, R&D Center X will focus on research of autonomously operated machines and systems, such as robotics technologies and mobility systems, which will be collectively called robotics.

The concept of robotics includes energy management, which is necessary to power robots and mobility systems. Moreover, as a fundamental technology of robotics, R&D Center X will conduct research into technologies that lead to “artificial intelligence that works cooperatively with people.”

Honda says this understanding and relating to people’s emotions, provide support for people and grow together with people, and expand the potential of people who will continue to play the lead role.

Moreover, to advance R&D by gaining a wider perspective, R&D Centre X has appointed two advisors: Dr. Edward A. Feigenbaum, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at Stanford University, known as the foremost researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, and Kazuhiko Toyama, Managing Partner of Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. (IGPI), who has a lengthy and proven track record in the areas of corporate renewal and new business creation.

Source:  Automotive News & Auto News

Sameer
Sameer is a writer, entrepreneur and investor. He is passionate about inspiring entrepreneurs and women in business, telling great startup stories, providing readers with actionable insights on startup fundraising, startup marketing and startup non-obviousnesses and generally ranting on things that he thinks should be ranting about all while hoping to impress upon them to bet on themselves (as entrepreneurs) and bet on others (as investors or potential board members or executives or managers) who are really betting on themselves but need the motivation of someone else’s endorsement to get there. Sameer is a writer, entrepreneur and investor. He is passionate about inspiring entrepreneurs and women in business, telling great startup stories, providing readers with actionable insights on startup fundraising, startup marketing and startup non-obviousnesses and generally ranting on things that he thinks should be ranting about all while hoping to impress upon them to bet on themselves (as entrepreneurs) and bet on others (as investors or potential board members or executives or managers) who are really betting on themselves but need the motivation of someone else’s endorsement to get there.

Recent Posts

How To Start A Cleaning Business In Las Vegas For Residential And Commercial Clients

Introduction Las Vegas serves as a tourist hotspot that has developed into a bustling city that needs ongoing expertise from…

11 minutes ago

Faris CPA: Expert Insights on Navigating Toronto’s Tax Landscape in 2026

Toronto, Ontario – January 27, 2026 – Toronto stands as Canada's undisputed economic powerhouse, where the gleaming CN Tower overlooks…

2 hours ago

A Practical Guide to Choosing the Best Custom Marquees Online for Australian Events

Buying a marquee online used to feel a bit like online dating in the early days. Lots of promises, flattering…

8 hours ago

Content Marketing for Small Business: Advanced Strategies That Drive Real Growth

Small businesses no longer struggle because of a lack of ideas; they struggle because of a lack of systems. Content…

1 day ago

What to Consider When Shopping for a Trailer

Key Takeaways for Shopping for a Trailer Shopping for a Trailer: Carefully assess your cargo type and hauling needs to…

1 day ago

Safety First: How to Identify a Truly Secure UPI Service

Introduction In our fast-paced digital world, the convenience of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the way we handle money.…

1 day ago