Mitsubishi Electric and Sony Semiconductor Solutions have entered into a definitive agreement to establish Advanced Vision Solutions Co., Ltd., a joint venture scheduled to begin operations in October 2026. It is envisioned that through the use of AI-equipped vision sensors, the partnership will help in speeding up factory automation by analyzing visual information on the sensors, which will lead to improved decisions and autonomous control. Through the combination of Sony’s expertise in imaging sensors and edge AI and Mitsubishi Electric’s extensive history of FA control system, the two companies will offer solutions that monitor equipment status, product quality, maintenance requirements, and changes in operations. The platform will also integrate vision data with other production information to support multimodal manufacturing systems that can detect anomalies, predict issues, and optimize operations with minimal human intervention.
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“Mitsubishi Electric has long provided a wide range of FA equipment to customers, primarily in the manufacturing sector,” said Takayuki Tsuzuki, Executive Officer (Associate); Group President, Factory Automation Systems at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. “Today, the need for labor-saving, unmanned systems and autonomous optimization at production sites is greater than ever. Through this partnership with Sony Semiconductor Solutions, we will develop AI vision sensors as a new core component and build a new FA digital solutions business by integrating vision data with our digital platform, ‘Serendie™*2.’” “Sony has contributed to solving challenges and creating new value across a wide range of industries by accurately capturing real-world information through edge‑AI sensing technologies centered on image sensors,” said Shinji Sashida, President and CEO of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.”