Sony Semiconductor Solutions Timeline

Events

• 2026-08-04 - Product Launch - MENOU launches robot-integrated MENOU-AiF inspection system - The system coordinates camera focus and cobot positioning to capture inspection views around three-dimensional components. MENOU-AiF integrates with Inspection AI MENOU and uses Sony camera technology and software interfaces. MENOU said… - source: prtimes.jp
• 2026-07-22 - Partnership - Mitsubishi Electric and Sony Semiconductor form AI vision-sensor venture - Mitsubishi Electric will hold 60% and Sony Semiconductor Solutions 40%. The venture will combine Mitsubishi Electric's automation expertise with Sony's image-sensor technology. The company is planned, not yet operational. - source: sony-semicon.com
• 2026-05-08 - Partnership - Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC sign preliminary agreement for next-generation image-sensor partnership - Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership around next-generation image sensors. The companies plan to establish a joint venture in Japan, with Sony holding a majority stake. The… - source: sony-semicon.com
• 2025-08-27 - Production Milestone - Sunny and Sony AMR vision modules enter mass production - The HYT001-EX and HST016-EX modules combine Sunny optical hardware with Sony Robotics Package navigation software. HYT001-EX combines three dToF modules and one RGB module for fused depth and image capture. HST016-EX uses a single dToF module for lower-cost… - source: sunnyoptical.com