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production line where humans and robots work
together, each performing the most suitable
task to increase productivity. Another example is
the Omron collision-prevention technology that
supports our vision of a collision-free mobile
society. Here, humans and machines work
together to ensure peace of mind, safety, and
comfort.
　The third stage in this relationship is harmony
between humans and machines. Here, harmony
enhances the capabilities of the human worker.
As machines become a more integral part of
society, humans will enjoy machine support in a
number of new and different ways that extend
the potential of human capabilities. We are
already seeing the practical implementation of
these technologies. Wearable devices that
monitor human biological information and robot
suits that detect and aid human intent are just a
few examples.
Looking forward to a new future in human and
machine interaction, Omron is taking up the
challenge to create new forms of automation in
this era of the Internet of Things. More
specifically, our approach to automation will
follow three concepts: (1) Evolution in control
(integrated); (2) Intelligence developed through
ICT (intelligent); and (3) New harmonization
between humans and machines (interactive).
Our sights are set beyond industrial applications,
as we look to introduce automation in the
agricultural and services industries as well. To
accomplish our goals, we are developing new
technologies for use in applications such as
cognitive sciences, neuroscience, and artificial
intelligence.
　Since our founding, we have continued to
anticipate social needs, develop technologies to
solve social issues, and contribute to a better
society through our businesses. The good we
have brought to society is based on the future-
predictive SINIC Theory and our basic founding
philosophy:
“To the machine, the work of the
machine; to humankind, the thrill of unfettered
creativity.”
Guided by our vision of the future of
automation, Omron will continue to develop
technologies and carry out businesses that
contribute to a better society.
Industrial Society
Mechanization
Society
Automation
Society
Cybernation
Society
Optimization
Society
Autonomous
Society
Natural
Society
Second Industrial
Revolution
Societal emphasis on
production efficiency
Shift in values from
material goods to
spiritual pursuits
Harmony between individual
and society, humans and nature,
humans and machines
Sustainable society
incorporating advanced
biomechanisms
IT Revolution
[Separate]
Machines replace humans
[Connect]
Humans cooperate with machines
[Harmonize]
Machines enhance the capabilities of humans
MachinesHumans
Humans Machines
MachinesHumans
Automatic
Control Technics
Electronic
Control Technics
Biologic
Control Technics
Psycho-Biologic
Technics
Meta-Psychologic
Technics
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2025～
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*1 While this addresses the period of change coming to advanced nations in the future, the pace of change among emerging nations
will be much faster and far more dramatic.
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