Hitachi ROPITS A Mobility Support Robot For Elderly

ROPITS

How would you like your car to come pick you up, then drop you off at your destination? Hitachi is developing such a vehicle with its ROPITS prototype. Read more →

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Soon, Your Cable Box May Help Manage Home Energy Use

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Current home energy management systems require smart meters, thermostats and various other appliances in order to work properly. But what if all of those extra devices just weren't necessary? Read more →

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Powerful Compact Robot Developed For Fukushima Clean-Up

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Hitachi's ASTACO-SoRa robot can lift over 600 pounds while sliding through openings only 3 feet across. Read more →

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Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business Shouts Smart Grid

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AOL Energy interviews electronics giant Hitachi regarding its smart grid investments as the company moves to invest in what it calls a social innovation business. Read more →

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Hitachi Aims To Solarize Air Conditioning

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A specially designed parabolic trough collector is key to a new solar powered air conditioning system electronics company Hitachi says it is developing. Read more →

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Hitachi SimpleTech [re]Drive Review

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The Hitachi SimpleTech [re]drive is an eco-friendly attempt to build a greener, more efficient external hard drive. Check out this review to find out how well it does. Read more →

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Hitachi Doubles Down On Typical Lithium Ion Battery Life

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Hitachi has found a way to double the shelf life of typical lithium ion batteries, which are a common form of rechargeable batteries found in electronics and also electric cars. Read more →

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