Business · 22 July 2026

Sony and Mitsubishi Electric form joint venture for AI vision sensors

Sony and Mitsubishi Electric are forming a new joint venture, Advanced Vision Solutions Co., Ltd., to develop AI-powered vision sensors for factory automation. The partnership aims to make manufacturing equipment and operations more automated and efficient, helping with labor shortages. The new company is set to start operating in October 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 July 2026 at 8:54

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