RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Advanced AI/Data Science field)

• Data Science Research

  We are engaged in research and development of intelligent information processing for prediction, judgment, optimization, decision support (machine learning, reinforcement learning, swarm intelligence, optimal solution search, etc.) and its applications (cooperative control, human flow and logistics analysis, environmental sensing, materials informatics, CPS (Cyber Physical System), etc.) using artificial intelligence. Through customer cooperative creation, we will create new value by applying artificial intelligence technology to social issues.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, LLM, IoT Data Analysis, Satellite Data Analysis, Human Flow and Logistics Analysis, Machine Operation Advancement, Modeling Simulator, Digital Twin, Simulation-Based Optimization, Integration and Application Technology of Optimization and Machine Learning

  

• INTELLIGENT VISION RESEARCH

  Engaged in the Research & Development of cutting-edge technologies for AI-based video analytics, along with the utilization of XR/Metaverse. Targeting business domains such as railway, energy, and measurement & analytics, we aim to create and drive social innovation businesses, contributing to the realization of a society where everyone can enjoy and achieve peace of mind, security, and health.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Computer vision, image recognition, activity recognition, sensor signal processing, generative AI, multimodal recognition, XR content generation, UX, sensory substitution & augmentation, machine learning, knowledge processing.
  Application examples: Industrial Metaverse, video surveillance, work training, on-site operational support, measurement analysis systems, OT knowledge management, biometric authentication, RPA, medical applications.

  

• INTELLIGENT MEDIA PROCESSING RESEARCH

  We are engaged in research & development of AI, especially advanced technologies for text, speech, acoustic signal, sensing data. We also develop technologies for transparency and fairness of AI, and aim for "AI trusted from society". We deepen technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, pattern recognition, knowledge processing, reasoning, and explainable AI. We also explore applications of these technologies to the real world.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Natural language processing (large-scale language models, natural language inference, argument structure analysis), Speech recognition (model adaptation, end-to-end, speaker diarization, speech enhancement/separation, speaker verification, Kaldi/ESPnet), Acoustic recognition (anomalous sound detection, scene classification, captioning), Signal processing and machine learning (machine learning for sparse modeling, signal reconstruction, or estimation/prediction), Dialogue agent, Risk inference, Knowledge learning, Explainable AI, Trustworthy AI(verification and prescription of explainability, transparency, fairness, and robustness).
  Applications: Text summarization, text information extraction, chatbot, conversational robot, advanced RPA, call center transcription, IVR(Interactive Voice Response), meeting transcription, machine condition monitoring, maintenance knowledge support, credit examination, emergency demand forecast, inspection automation. data refinement, etc.

  

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
（Advanced Digital Technology field）

• SERVICES COMPUTING RESEARCH

  Major social challenges such as productivity innovation and the realization of a decarbonized society cannot be solved by stand-alone products and technologies. We are engaged in research on methods and technologies to connect various products, technologies and things through the full use of digital technologies such as AI, Web3 and IoT to sublimate them into "services" that can be used in the real world. Through research and development of architecture, platform technology, development and operation technology, OSS, etc., we accelerate digital transformation and contribute to realizing social innovation.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Cloud-native architecture, container platform, blockchain/Web3, IoT platform, zero-emission data center, generative AI application, Low Code development, DevOps, MLOps, AlOps, SER (Site Reliability Engineering), OSS
  Application examples: Grid-aware energy management through control of computational loads among distributed data centers, service mashup platform to enable Low-code agile application development, distributed ID platform technology supporting Web3, troubleshooting assistant using generative AI for IT system operation management

  

• DATA MANAGEMENT RESEARCH

  We perform research & development of data management that provides new value to our customers by extracting information that enriches the environment, society, and the economy from various types of data. We are engaged in research on distributed data integration management technology that safely and securely manages and searches data scattered across a variety of locations and organizations across industries, cities, public services, healthcare, finance, and energy, as well as on data utilization automation that multiplies and quickly extracts value from such data. Through these research results, we contribute to social innovation by accelerating our customers' DX based on data.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Data modeling, cyber-physical systems, common ground, metaverse, database, data lake, data fabric, transaction management, metadata management (active metadata), data governance (data protection law compliance, data catalog), digital observatory

  

• CONNECTIVITY, EDGE & CLOUD COMPUTING RESEARCH

  To realize a safe, secure, and comfortable society, we are developing technology to create new value with data-oriented AI analysis and digital twin, using connectivity technology including 5G/6G and edge and cloud federated computing to connect the real world (edge) and virtual space (cloud). Through this research and development, we accelerate digital transformation of society and contribute to social innovation.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  5G/Beyond 5G/6G, communication management, network integration, edge computing/edge data centers, edge cloud federated data distribution processing, embedded AI, distributed AI, federated learning, wireless engineering, CPS(Cyber physical system), factory IoT, connected cars, automated program repair

  

• DATA STORAGE RESEARCH

  We conduct research and development of high-capacity and high-reliability data storage to support digital transformation. In this research, we are researching and developing advanced data reduction and IT system management that utilize AI and machine learning, cloud storage services that utilize public clouds, storage infrastructure and low power computing for large-scale AI while developing technologies such as computer architecture, operating systems, and networks, which we are focused on. Our research results are applied to Hitachi's storage products and services, and are used by thousands of companies, including the world's No. 1 companies that everyone knows, and are supporting people's lives around the world.
  The image on the left is an example of a product where our research results are applied.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Hardware architecture (CPU, memory, network, GPU, DPU, FPGA, etc.), software algorithms (high-speed IO processing, compression/de-duplication, data protection, etc.), distributed storage, system operations management, image compression, etc.) public cloud utilization technology (cloud storage services, cloud backup, etc.), storage infrastructure and low power computing for large-scale AI

  

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Systems field)

• DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH - Mathematical modeling of real societies -

  In the social infrastructure systems that support our daily lives, such as electric power grid management system and rail transportation system , there are fields where AI and digital technologies have yet to make progress and inefficient operations still continue. In our research field, we will create innovative value that lead to greater efficiency in society by formulating the inefficiencies as system models and then developing digital technologies that address them.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Electric power system modeling, clean energy management, rail traffic control system modeling, demand response transportation operations, mobility-energy coordinated operations, maintenance recommendations, cloud-based control, mathematical optimization using AI

  

• DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH

  We are conducting research for digital service incubation in ESG and finance and developing digital service engineering technologies through the practice of digital service incubation. We create new digital technologies to achieve new ESG/financial services by linking not only financial operations and services, but also data from digitalization of industrial/logistics services, urban/transportation services, etc.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Sustainable finance, supply chain finance, blockchain, NFT, digital currency, digital identity management, service incubation process, DevSecOps, cloud shift for high-reliability systems, automated test generation/execution

  

• DX ENGINEERING RESEARCH - Software development technologies that support business transformation -

  We conduct the research and development of software development technology that enhances business value through DX. Focusing on the industry field, we aim to improve the efficiency and quality of each process, from development to operation and maintenance, by using AI to analyze operational data, development performance data, source code, etc.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  ■Research includes: Machine learning on tabular data, AI software testing/verification, process mining, development project risk detection, agile development methodologies in collaborative creation, DevOps, cloud native, automated program repair, utilization of generative AI, automated test generation/execution, embedded system performance verification, causal analysis across development KPIs, model-based development (Model Based Systems Engineering), high-safety system development (safety risk analysis, failsafe), embedded software implementation techniques, configuration management technology, Over The Air technology, automated driving software, software structure visualization via VR, and quantum software development environment. ■Application product examples include: Manufacturing (FA, PA), automotive, railroads, medical equipment, elevator systems, and storage systems

  

• SECURITY RESEARCH

  In response to the recent trend toward IT and connected systems, cyber-attack preparedness is now recognized as the most important issue for security and business continuity. In our research, we are developing security technology for IT such as cloud and products such as automobile and medical equipment by analyzing events occurring and the information circulating in the world utilizing AI and digital technology to automate analysis and response to risks quickly and accurately.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  PSIRT/CSIRT support technology, cyber threat intelligence, security automation, vulnerability management, risk analysis, biometrics, AI security, privacy-preserving machine learning

  

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Healthcare/Bio field)

• HEALTHCARE IT RESEARCH

  Aiming to extend people's healthy life expectancy and to realize a sustainable healthcare system, we are contributing to digital transformation in the healthcare and life science fields by engaging in Research & Development of Data Analytics(AI) technologies for medical, bio and health data, and the social implementation of the developed analytics technologies.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Medical/health data processing and analysis technology utilizing machine learning and statistical methods, (including database technology, data management technology, etc.)bioinformatics

  

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Instrumentation/Informatics field)

• DATA-DRIVEN NANOPROCESS RESEARCH

  We are engaged in the research and development of equipment control technology toward labor saving and productivity improvement in the precision manufacturing field, such as semiconductor manufacturing, etc. We are developing data analysis technology based on knowledge of physics and hardware, while utilizing AI and machine learning to realize highly accurate equipment control.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  AI, machine learning, multivariate analysis, mathematical optimization, image analysis, data-driven process condition optimization, digital twin

  

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Environment/Energy field)

• ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH - Creating a suite of solutions that achieves decarbonization and recovery of biodiversity along with economic growth -

  In order to solve increasinging serious environmental problems such as climate change and ecosystem damage, we develop environmental technologies such as expanding the use of renewable energy, hydrogen, and promoting CO₂ absorption by restoring the marine environment. Furthermore, we conduct both scientific and digital research to evaluate the economic efficiency and impact on the natural environment when implementing these technologies in society by constructing digital twins in digital space. Contribute to acheiving enviromental sustainablility, safe, and secure social system through the social implementation of superior independent technologies that realize decarbonization and restoration of the environment, biodiversity through water and resource circulation, as well as recommendations for system reform.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Design and proposal of decarbonization scenarios, hydrogen/carbon cycle technologies utilizing catalysts/electrochemistry/ heat utilization/membrane separation technologies, battery control and regeneration technologies utilizing battery material knowledge, water cycle and plant engineering technologies utilizing simulation/AI

  

• NUCLEAR SYSTEMS RESEARCH

  We are conducting research on nuclear power generation system, which is stable decarbonization electricity in both OT and IT fields toward the realization of a carbon neutral society. We contribute to a wide range of solutions considering from design and planning to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning and the construction of sustainable, safe, and secure social system by building nuclear plants, which is a huge system, in the digital space and utilizing AI adjusted with the knowledge on OT owned by Hitachi.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Nuclear reactor and plant digital engineering, plant condition monitoring, work management, configuration management, equipment reliability, 4D CAD system, generative AI, metaverse

  

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Electric & Electrification field)

• OPERATIONAL OPTIMIZATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE/SYSTEMS

  This research field seeks to optimize the operation of equipment and systems based on data acquired from infrastructure equipment such as industrial systems, mobility, and home appliances, etc. Through a fusion of AI technology and knowledge cultivated in the OT field to date, we digitize the tacit knowledge of skilled workers and propose highly explanatory operation methods to save energy and reduce maintenance costs.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Advancement of simulation by combining digitization technologies to support the development of electrified components and industrial equipment (1D-CAE/MBD, system simulation, thermo-fluid analysis) and data analysis technologies (AI, machine learning, mathematical optimization)
  Edge computing, embedded AI, data modeling, model-based development, database, machine learning, deep learning, statistical processing, time series signal processing, cyber-physical systems, factory IoT, Metaverse

  

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Mobility & Automation field)

• AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM CONTROL RESEARCH

  We are working on the development of system control technology that realizes autonomous driving of cars, trains, and other vehicles and automation in manufacturing logistic sites. To promote the social implementation of autonomous control system with aim of driver assistance, zero traffic accidents, and labor support in industry, we develop technologies for upgrading control security, verifying the safety of control devices, and maintaining data utilization in addition to automatic and autonomous control of mobility. We will provide a safe and secure autonomous and automation control system that can be used in a mixed environment of humans and machines and contribute to realizing sustainable public society and improving people's QoL by expanding it to the railway, automobile, and industrial vehicle fields.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Autonomous control platform (high-reliability architecture, AI/intelligent control, controller, embedded software, embedded software, safety verification), control security, real-time control architecture, model predictive control, autonomous driving, automation support, self-localization, SLAM, sensor fusion, path planning, vehicle control, failsafe

  

• PRODUCTION SYSTEMS RESEARCH

  We are working on the development of smart production systems for the fields of manufacturing, distribution, and retail. We are developing a system that achieves optimal and autonomous business operations by using AI, machine learning, and mathematical optimization to analyze distribution data, product data, data on manufacturing and delivery sites, etc.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Data analytics (AI, machine learning, mathematical optimization, cyber-physical systems, and simulation) in manufacturing and distribution fields, digitalization of manufacturing sites (IoT, equipment sensing, monitoring of manufacturing sites)

  

• INTELLIGENT ROBOTICS RESEARCH

  To expand cooperative work and mutual understanding between humans and robots, we are developing cognitive functions and autonomous control technologies for robots. Based on a wide range of products and operational knowledge, we are also engaged in research on CPS (Cyber Physical System) that connects edge control of robots and IT systems. By implementing these technologies in the industrial and service fields, we aim to create a human-centric society that improves people' s quality of life.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Deep learning autonomous behavior generation, learning-based recognition technology, multi-modal AI, multi-agent simulation, digital twin and applied technologies

  

• AI CONTROL RESEARCH

  We are developing the system intelligence and automation technologies for mobility and industrial equipment by control and recognition technology using AI and big data analysis. We aim to a safe, secure, and comfortable society through innovation and product implementation of environmental sensing for mobility autonomous driving, image analysis for products such as semiconductors, and autonomous control of industrial plants.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Computer Vision (multimodal sensing, image recognition and analysis, behavior prediction, inspection with non-defective products, super-resolution image), automation (automated plant control, knowledge-based control, automated model generation (control and 3D-CAD), reinforced learning), Data Analytics (predictive diagnostic, failure cause diagnosis, maintenance scheduling, knowledge modeling, natural language processing)

  

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Social innovation field)

• COLLABORATIVE CREATION WITH CUSTOMERS CREATING SOCIAL INNOVATION

  We create new customer value and solutions in the growth fields of green, digital, and innovation by crossing cutting-edge AI and digital technologies with Hitachi's accumulated OT knowledge and design technologies.
  
  [Main Research Area]
  Design, Behavioral analysis, railway operation management, urban space simulation, sales and manufacturing DX, power generation mix optimization

  

DATA SCIENTIST

• We have customers from a wide range of industries, including finance (banks, securities, and insurance), the public sector (public offices and local governments), social infrastructure (power, transportation, and communications) and production and logistics (retail and manufacturing). At ICT Solutions, in order to create a sustainable society where people around the world can live safely, securely and comfortably, we leverage on Hitachi's knowledge of IT and OT and maximize the power of digital technology to develop a social innovation business based on digital solutions from a perspective that is not available to any of our global competitors.
  
  [TOPICS]
  We have been supporting implementation of PoC and introduction of AI systems for many customers. Our data scientists, a team of experts with high business skills, business knowledge and data analysis knowledge, will support our customers' digital transformation.

  

DX CONSULTING

• As a consultant, we investigate management issues more deeply, formulate hypotheses that lead to increase value (especially utilizing digital technology), and present proposals to customers who are aiming to expand the business scale of their company or contribute to society.
  Because these proposals include the use of technologies, solutions, and products of Hitachi Group, we can see through embodied proposals to the stage of delivery to customers.
  We are promoting social innovation to solve management issues of customer companies and those of the whole of society while working with a variety of industries and customers.
  
  [TOPICS]
  We picture a future in terms of how customer companies transform and evolve with the power of digital to increase company value and what changes we can make to contribute to society and describe a journey to realize this through collaborative creation with customers. To achieve this, we get global stakeholders inside and outside of the company involved and move forward together in the same direction. Specifically, we analyze customer issues with a global joint team, describe a journey of customers with design thinkers, propose specific measures toward the future, and lead customers with DX engineers to achieve the blueprint that we proposed.
  We connect digital technology to a transforming market and create growth businesses by selecting themes specifically related to Digital x ? (products and strength of Hitachi) and embodying the value of business through our participation in customer projects.