At NEC Laboratories America, research begins with hard problems. Our researchers work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, communication networks, and the physical world. We partner with colleagues throughout NEC, leading universities, and industry. Our research spans six research departments: Data Science and System Security, Integrated Systems, Machine Learning, Media Analytics, Optical Communications & Computing, and Optical Sensing & Solutions.
We aim to build novel big-data solutions and service platforms to simplify complex systems management. We also develop new information technology that supports innovative applications, from big data analytics to the Internet of Things.
We innovate, design, and prototype high-performance intelligent distributed systems, applications, and services on communication networks like 5G and beyond. We develop next-generation wireless technologies for sensing the world and improving communication networks.
Machine learning is the key technology for data analytics and artificial intelligence. Recent progress in this field opens opportunities for a wide variety of new applications. As leaders in the industry, we develop innovative technologies which are integrated into NEC’s products and services.
We solve fundamental challenges in computer vision, with a focus on understanding and interaction in 3D scenes, representation learning in visual and multimodal data, learning across domains and tasks, as well as responsible AI.
From forward-looking theoretical studies to cutting-edge experiments to world- and industry-first technology field trials, we deliver globally recognized innovation in optical communications and computing that looks into the future and translates it into present reality.
We develop technologies that sense the physical world, transform observations into intelligence, and enable informed action. Building on our expertise in optics and photonics, we are expanding toward multimodal sensing, AI-powered understanding, and intelligent systems that interact with the physical world.
