Optical Networking and SensingFrom groundbreaking theoretical research to state-of-the-art experiments and world-first technology field trials, our team is at the forefront of innovation in optical networking and sensing. Our globally recognized work transforms future visions into today’s reality, driving advancements that shape the industry.

Optics and photonics serve as the backbone of modern ICT infrastructure, from global internet systems to in-home technologies. Our forward-thinking approach continually pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, delivering solutions that power the future of communication and sensing.

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Next-Generation Computing Finally Sees Light

Moore’s law is dead, as we have squeezed all the innovation out of silicon. Fiber optics is the solution to meet the computing needs of tomorrow. Today, we can already use the light traveling inside fiber optic cables as sensors that measure vibrations, sound, temperature, light, and pressure changes. We’re now developing the means to take this to the next level with photonic computing at the speed of light to provide faster reaction time, reduce energy consumption and improve battery range

NEC provides AI-based traffic monitoring system with fiber-optic sensing technology for NEXCO CENTRAL

NEC Corporation has deployed an AI-based traffic monitoring system to Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited (NEXCO CENTRAL). The system uses fiber-optic sensing and AI technologies to visualize traffic conditions, such as the location, speed, and direction of travel, from vibrations produced by vehicle movement.