Optical transmission: Real-time remote control of robots

・Introduced an optical line with a delay of 1/200

・Realization of optical transmission technology inside semiconductors

We will provide you with a summary of articles published in the Nikkei Shimbun.

NTT East and Mitsubishi Electric:

On January 10th, we announced that we had succeeded in remotely controlling an industrial robot using the NTT communication platform IOWN.

It has become possible to ‘teach movements to a robot from a remote location.’

Communication by IOWN:

In the conventional communication environment, there are large discrepancies due to delays. It is necessary for a technician to go to the site.

I want to streamline ‘factory startups and production line modifications’ using remote control.

Remote control with IOWN:

Starting in November 2023, the two companies are conducting an experiment in which robots learn the necessary movements remotely.

What is IOWN’s optical technology?

1. IOWN introduces optical technology to information processing infrastructure, from semiconductors to networks.

2. In 2030, we will achieve 1/200th the delay, 125 times the transmission capacity, and 1/100th the power consumption.

https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC150RS0V11C23A2000000/

Japan and Taiwan: NTT and Chunghwa Telecom sign agreement on IOWN

Nihon Keizai Shimbun (October 25)

Practical application of IOWN:

NTT signed an agreement with Chunghwa Telecom Taiwan on October 25th to commercialize the IOWN communications infrastructure.

Japan and Taiwan:

Introducing IOWN, which has high capacity and low power consumption, to the network between Japan and Taiwan.

This is the first time that NTT has signed an IOWN agreement with a major overseas telecommunications company.

Utilization between Japan and Taiwan:

1. In the future, we will accumulate more cases of IOWN implementation.

2. Work on creating rules for IOWN/international connections.

https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC259520V21C23A0000000/

Sony and NTT: Collaboration on broadcast DX, remote production of video with IOWN

Nihon Keizai Shimbun (November 13)

Sony and NTT:

On November 13th, it was announced that they would be collaborating with IOWN on broadcast DX.

In 2024, we will combine Sony video equipment and NTT Network.

1. Transfer large amounts of video at high speed from a remote location.

2. Realizes stable distribution of high-definition video, which was previously difficult.

Operating costs of broadcasting equipment:

Significantly reduce the cost of owning and operating broadcasting equipment.

‘Sony’s Network Drive’ is a basic technology for producing videos in remote locations.

Link ‘Network Drive’ and ‘NTT’s IOWN’.

Remote video production:

Broadcast stations and live venues are connected over the internet to remotely produce videos.

IOWN’s advanced features:

IOWN enables high-speed, large-capacity communication using light.

Even high-definition videos such as 4K and 8K can be delivered stably without delay.

IOWN targets:

Achieve video production quickly and with minimal equipment. .

In the future, we will consider building a broadcasting industry network and management methods.

https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC135T00T11C23A1000000/