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Jul 22, 2026

Sony and Mitsubishi Launch Joint Venture for AI-Driven Factory Automation

Jul 22, 2026
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Mitsubishi Electric and Sony Group are forming a joint venture named Advanced Vision Solutions to enhance factory automation through their combined expertise in AI and image sensors. The venture will operate with Mitsubishi holding a 60% stake and Sony 40%, starting in October.

  • Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and Sony Group Corp. are establishing a joint venture called Advanced Vision Solutions.
  • The joint venture aims to provide factory automation services by leveraging AI and image sensor technology.
  • Mitsubishi will hold a 60% stake in the new venture, while Sony will hold 40%.
  • Operations for Advanced Vision Solutions are set to begin in October.
  • This announcement follows a call from Nvidia's CEO for Japan to embrace the potential of physical AI.
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