Sony Research is founded: will carry out research and development of "disruptive technology"

CTOnews.com, April 8, Sony has now announced the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary, Sony Research, whose mission is to "explore the future with the power of creativity" and will carry out unprecedented disruptive technology research and development.

According to reports, Sony Research will focus on sensing, AI and virtual space at the beginning of its establishment. Sony AI, which was founded in 2020, will be merged into Sony Research. Based on its existing achievements, Sony Research will further expand its research scope, open up more research areas and meet greater challenges. Sony Research, led by Hiroaki Kitano, the current senior executive vice president and chief technology officer of Sony Group, will carry out projects with partners worldwide.

Sony Research aims to empower creators around the world to maximize their creativity, intellectual property value and fan participation, officials said. Sony Research defines the creator with the fullest possibility and believes that Sony technology can empower creativity and make a significant contribution to society.