Fujitsu and Macquarie University team up to establish groundbreaking research lab for human sensing and generative AI technologies
TOKYO, Nov 30, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – Fujitsu Limited and Macquarie University have joined forces to create the Fujitsu Macquarie AI Research Lab at Macquarie University, as part of the Fujitsu Small Research Lab (1) program. This collaboration aims to enhance the ongoing research and development of AI and related technologies, with the lab’s first project focusing on developing digital coaching technology tailored to individual skills, expertise, and goals. Drawing on Macquarie University’s advanced research capabilities and talent, as well as Fujitsu’s expertise in generative AI and human sensing technology (2).
Macquarie University is home to world-leading AI research capabilities at its Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence and Centre for Health Informatics. These cutting-edge projects span various fields such as banking, education, and healthcare, helping to identify new technology applications and address societal challenges. Meanwhile, Fujitsu, Japan’s leading developer of AI technologies, holds the largest number of patents for AI-related inventions in Japan (3). The company has a proven track record of successful research and development of AI, delivering commercial solutions such as its Actlyzer sensing technology, and is engaged in research into generative AI applications, including customer engagement in retail.
Fujitsu will deliver newly developed technology through its Fujitsu Kozuchi (code name) – Fujitsu AI Platform, which provides users with access to a range of modules and functions based on advanced AI technologies. Fujitsu Australia Limited will develop and conduct demonstrations for implementation of this technology in multiple fields such as healthcare, retail, and the public sector.
Professor S. Bruce Dowton, Vice-Chancellor and President at Macquarie University commented “The University is honored to host Fujitsu’s first Small Research Lab in the Southern Hemisphere and only the third outside Japan. Establishing quality industry collaborations for impact is a key priority for Macquarie University. Partnership projects such as this not only foster groundbreaking research – they also create invaluable opportunities for our students to gain deeper understanding and industry-relevant experience in their chosen fields.”
Toshihiro Sonoda, Head of Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Fujitsu Research commented “We have great expectations around the establishment of this lab with Macquarie University, which represents the many possibilities unlocked when academia and industry collaborate. This marks an important step forward in deepening AI technology and its applications, and we are confident that it will bring innovation and contribute to solving global challenges. We anticipate many great results as we further deepen our work together with Macquarie.”
Alfee Lee, VP, Head of Uvance, Technology & Solutions of the Fujitsu APAC region commented, “On behalf of the Fujitsu Group, I would like to express our gratitude and excitement of the launch of our latest Small Research Lab, which exemplifies the spirit of academic-industry collaboration to spark innovation as part of our global R&D strategy.
