Odakyu Electric Railway, which is conducting a demonstration experiment of an automatic driving bus at Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is working with Keio University SFC Research Institute in October to create a "future field" that aims to be realized by innovation of existing businesses. Start joint research from.
According to Odakyu Electric Railway, the joint research will set research themes in line with the future field, start a project team, and then proceed with demonstrations for social implementation and commercialization.As a result of research, the Odakyu Group will promote the commercialization of those that are judged to contribute to commercialization.
The future field is the future vision that Odakyu set up in its medium- to long-term plan.By incorporating various latest technologies into its business, it wants to provide comfort and enjoyment to society and customers through the four areas of living, community development, tourism, and mobility.
The Odakyu Group and Keio University signed a cooperation agreement in 2017.So far, we have been promoting the installation of a student residence in front of Shonandai Station, which is a place for learning and community including neighboring residents, as it is possible to hold a demonstration experiment of an autonomous bus, hold a forum on next-generation mobility, and partially use it for general use. ..
Odakyu Electric Railway will fully utilize the knowledge and technology of Keio University SFC Research Institute to introduce the latest technology into the group's business, solve social issues, and focus on technological innovation of existing businesses.
reference:[Odakyu Electric Railway] Started joint research project "Future Field Emergent Research" (PDF)
