Aug. 3, 2018, Tokyo Japan – Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Toru Nishikawa) will set up an exhibit booth and unveil its new initiative at CEATEC Japan 2018 which will be held at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba from Oct.16-19, 2018. PFN President and CEO Toru Nishikawa will also make a keynote speech titled “Robots for Everyone” on the first day of the event.   

• CEATEC Keynote Future

・Date/time：12:30-13:15 on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018

・Venue：Makuhari Messe international convention complex

・Speaker： President and CEO Toru Nishikawa, Preferred Networks, Inc.

・Title and outline：

Robots for Everyone
The advancement of machine learning technology is rapidly expanding the possibilities of what robots can do. Fusing the machine learning technology with robotics is essential for making robots that can flexibly respond to unexpected situations and execute various tasks much like a human. Shortly, we will begin to see an increasing number of robots helping perform tasks in many places, working alongside humans. PFN President Nishikawa will talk about how we can leverage current technologies in the new era of robots, provide some insight into what lies ahead, and introduce PFN’s new initiative.

• PFN booth

・Duration： Tuesday, Oct. 16 to Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

・Exhibit zone：Total Solutions （Booth No. : A060）

・What will be exhibited?：PFN’s new initiative (to be shown to the public for the first time)