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Hitachi's Groundbreaking AI Innovations at CES 2026

On January 9, 2026, Hitachi Ltd. concluded its participation in CES 2026, where it announced its transformative strategies for social infrastructure using AI. The event, held on the East Coast of the United States, served as a platform for Hitachi to showcase significant collaborations with tech giants NVIDIA and Google Cloud, aiming to address pressing societal challenges through advanced AI in vital sectors such as energy, mobility, and industry.

Central to this strategy was the introduction of the next-generation solution suite "HMAX by Hitachi," which was highlighted during the session titled "Pioneering AI Technologies for the Physical World" at the CES Foundry. Hitachi demonstrated how its century-long expertise in operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), and product domain knowledge can support the deployment of physical AI, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability in society, aligning with its vision for social innovation.

Hitachi America’s CMO, Arya Barirani, emphasized that the company’s participation in CES 2026 embodies the pursuit of a "Harmonized Society" through technology. He stated, "Hitachi is uniquely positioned to innovate systems and infrastructure that directly impact society using AI. By integrating AI into utilities such as power distribution networks and railway systems, we aim to tackle complex challenges and illustrate a future of sustainability and interconnectivity."

Key Announcements from Hitachi at CES 2026:

1. Deployment of HMAX

Hitachi announced its broad deployment of HMAX, aimed at revolutionizing social infrastructure through AI. Initially adopted by Hitachi Rail, HMAX is now being implemented across three critical sectors facing transformation: mobility, energy, and industry. This solution leverages vast amounts of data derived from both physical and digital assets, integrating advanced AI technologies such as Perception AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Physical AI, alongside Hitachi’s deep domain knowledge gained over years of operational systems implementation and maintenance. HMAX is positioned as a key driver of Hitachi’s strategic growth, merging products, operational technology, and AI into a unique offering.

2. Foundry Session: Pioneering AI Technologies for the Physical World

A session led by Arya Barirani and Deepu Talla, NVIDIA’s Vice President for Robotics and Edge AI, explored how their collaboration accelerates real-world applications of physical AI. They examined the potential of AI to enhance safety while promoting efficiency and autonomy in future operations.

3. Integrated Industry Automation

Hitachi also showcased its solutions tailored for the battery sector, including precision analysis and inspection systems, roll presses, dry clean rooms, and robot-assisted automation solutions, contributing to yield improvement and quality enhancement. In the biopharmaceutical sector, Hitachi's cultivation simulation combined with AI feedback on manufacturing parameters aims to reduce lead times by a third and support clinical decision-making through healthcare data analytics platforms that extract vital biomarkers.

4. Collaboration between Hitachi Rail and Google Cloud

To amplify leadership in sustainable mobility, Hitachi announced a partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate digital transformation in the railway industry. By leveraging Google Cloud's cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity technology along with GlobalLogic's advanced digital engineering capabilities, Hitachi Rail aims to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate the transition towards autonomy and energy-saving measures in the railway sector. GlobalLogic plays a pivotal role in ensuring leadership and strategic alignment in this partnership, driving the shared vision of "One Hitachi."

5. Partnership with Nozomi Networks for OT/IoT Security

Hitachi Systems, under its Hitachi Cyber brand, announced a strategic collaboration with Nozomi Networks to provide world-class OT and IoT monitoring and visualization solutions. This partnership combines Hitachi Cyber’s extensive expertise in industrial domains with Nozomi Networks' leading security technologies, establishing a comprehensive defense framework to protect critical infrastructures in energy, mobility, and manufacturing from both physical and cyber threats.

Interactive Demos at the Hitachi Booth

Visitors at the Hitachi booth experienced interactive demonstrations highlighting:
1. HMAX Mobility, HMAX Energy, HMAX Industry: Showcasing infrastructure transformation through HMAX solutions that maximize customer outcomes and societal value via intelligent visualization and automation.
2. Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV): Demonstrating how Hitachi's digital engineering and cloud-based AI solutions support the next generation of intelligent and connected vehicles.
3. AI Simulation for Accuracy Verification: Utilizing NVIDIA technology for advanced simulations that test and verify AI in complex physical environments, ensuring safety and reliability before implementation.
4. Research and Development by Hitachi: Displaying cutting-edge solutions aimed at supporting on-site workers, logistics, and decarbonization through next-generation AI applications.

Closing Remarks

Hitachi aims to contribute to the realization of a Harmonized Society by leveraging IT, OT, and product innovation to address critical societal issues. With a focus on creating value from data through its Lumada platform, Hitachi operates globally across sectors including digital systems & services, energy, mobility, and connect industries, projecting a revenue forecast of ¥9.7833 trillion for FY2024.

For more information, visit Hitachi's official website.