「The Robot Award 2008」(Japan)

METI(Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) announced The Robot Award 2008 in Japan.Robot Innovation....Deeper customer experiences, we are asking for......

The Robot Award 2008



NISHIZAWA MODEL 5500 (Book Reader)

Softbank Announced Samsung 930SC OMNIA in the launch

Softbank announced Samsung 930SC OMNIA in the launch from November 28th in Japan.
The OMNIA 900i model is already sold overseas as the competitive positions of Apple iPhone. In japanese markets, i is true that there are few Samsung Electronics products, but they provided the mobile products not only in U.S. markets, but also in another countries worldwide. Especially Samsung did their efforts to design and marketing. The other day Samsung Electronics announced they won 46 International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards.

Digital Natives

Did you know "Digital Natives"?!
This week NHK, Japanese TV company provided the special programs on "Digital Natives". According to Wikipedia, "Digital Native" means the following difenitions.

A digital native is a person who has grown up with digital technology such as computers, the Internet, mobile phones and MP3. A digital immigrant is an individual who grew up without digital technology and adopted it later. A digital native might refer to their new "camera"; a digital immigrant might refer to their new "digital camera".

"Digital Natives"....Deeper customer experiences, we are asking for....

Take a Load Off With Honda's Robo-Legs - Wired

Honda developed Robo Legs using technology for Asimo

Honda developed the gadget using technology developed for its ASIMO robotics program, perhaps best known for the vaguely humanoid robot that conducted the Detroit Symphony. To wear it, simply place the seat between your legs, step into the shoes and turn it on.

Robo Legs....Deeper customer experiences, we are asking for......

Take a Load Off With Honda's Robo-Legs (Wired)

New Experiences - Digital Camera with Printer

TakaraTomy announced the digital camera with a printer, "xiao".
The printer uses the technologies of ZINK Imaging which developed no-ink printers. As the background of this development, they forcused to the viewpoint of "entertainment".

- It would be more delightful for people to see photographs than to take pictures.
- People often forget the chances to take more prints at the later time.
- Printers would be necessary for the experiences on digital cameras.



TakaraTommy creates the value of the new lifestyle on entertainments for each persons. "Digital Camera With a Printer"....Deeper customer experiences, we are asking for......

デジタルカメラとプリンターがひとつになった！ 『ｘｉａｏ シャオ ＴＩＰ－５２１』

Sony Chases Apple's Magic - BusinessWeek

Stringer CEO hired Tim Schaaff, a top lieutenant of Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

Sensing the opposition to his new hire, Stringer has worked to shore up Schaaff's position. At a 2006 management meeting, Stringer asked young software engineers to sit in the front. That forced some senior executives to the back, sending the message that the CEO was serious about change.

"everyone-pulls-in-the-same direction attitude"....Deeper customer experiences, we are asking for......

Sony Chases Apple's Magic　(BusinessWeek)

New Study Identifies World’s Most Innovative Nations - BusinessWire

Japan and the Nordic countries earning top spots

New products takeoff faster in Japan (5.4 years) than any other nation, closely followed by Norway and its Nordic neighbors of Sweden, Netherlands and Denmark. The United States (6.2 years), Switzerland and Austria ranked high, as well.

Deeper customer experiences, we are asking for......

New Study Identifies World’s Most Innovative Nations (BusinessWire)