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Building on its deep roots and expertise in engineering and social infrastructure, Hitachi is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the physical world — in energy, industry, and mobility — shaping the future of the infrastructure society depends on.
These groundbreaking technologies, set to be showcased at CES from January 6–9, offer innovative solutions to complex societal challenges by combining Hitachi’s historic strengths in infrastructure and industry with AI, in collaboration with leading technology partners like NVIDIA.
At the core of Hitachi’s innovation is HMAX, a suite of next-generation solutions that applies AI to social infrastructure. These applications optimize train operations for smoother, more energy-efficient commutes, enhance the safety and efficiency of factories, and improve the performance of energy grids. Hitachi is effectively channeling the disruptive power of AI into impactful, real-world applications.
For over a century, Hitachi has been a key player in technology and industrial development. From its humble beginnings as a small electrical motor workshop in Japan in 1910, it has grown and evolved into a leading diversified conglomerate. As the global economy enters an AI-driven era, Hitachi continues to create growth and value in new ways while staying true to its industrial roots. Its mission: to become a global provider of “social innovation” — fostering a harmonized society where environmental sustainability, human well-being, and economic growth coexist in balance.
“From our early days supporting industrial machinery to pioneering AI-driven solutions, Hitachi has continuously evolved to harness the power of digital technology. We understand the profound impact technology can have on society, and we believe that leveraging this potential is essential to driving positive change,” said Shashank Samant, Executive Chairman of Hitachi America, Ltd.
HMAX represents the culmination of Hitachi’s commitment to intelligent infrastructure. It leverages our combined strengths to turn complex data into actionable, valuable insights.
Charlie Takeuchi, President & CEO of Hitachi America, Ltd.
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“By anticipating needs and optimizing responses across critical systems, HMAX maximizes business outcomes and value while addressing some of society’s most pressing infrastructure challenges,” Takeuchi added. “It is a clear implementation of Lumada 3.0 and demonstrates how we are applying AI at scale to drive meaningful impact.”
Initially introduced by Hitachi Rail to manage assets and analyze data from trains, tracks, and signaling systems in real time, HMAX has since been adapted for other sectors. For instance, HMAX Energy efficiently monitors, manages, and maintains energy infrastructure, maximizing uptime while extending asset lifetimes. HMAX Industry automates complex building management, rapidly diagnoses equipment failures, and improves hazard detection for frontline workers. Several of these solutions will be demonstrated at CES, including a total battery solution where HMAX optimizes the entire battery production value chain — from manufacturing to recycling — promoting a circular economy.
NVIDIA’s expanding partnership with Hitachi has been instrumental in these advancements. Together, they are pioneering new forms of AI, described as “physical AI” — systems that sense real-world conditions, make rapid decisions, and support infrastructure operations.
“We are entering the era of Physical AI, where intelligence is embedded directly into the machines that power our world. Hitachi’s HMAX suite is a great example of this shift, leveraging the NVIDIA IGX and Holoscan platforms to bring data center-class compute performance directly to the railway edge,” said Deepu Talla, Vice President and General Manager, Robotics & Edge AI at NVIDIA. “By processing massive volumes of sensor data in real time, they are turning trains into intelligent, self-diagnosing assets.”
Hitachi iQ a no-code platform powered by NVIDIA AI that enables users to design, deploy, and control AI agents at scale, will also be showcased at CES. Visitors can also explore AI-driven solutions from Hitachi’s group company GlobalLogic, including the Software-Defined Vehicle Infrastructure platform, which helps carmakers accelerate software-defined vehicle development.
Another demonstration will highlight how Super Agents — advanced, autonomous digital assistants — enhance productivity by seamlessly interacting with humans and each other to solve complex tasks in real time.
With over a century of infrastructure expertise now enhanced by cutting-edge AI capabilities, Hitachi stands at the intersection of physical and digital innovation. The company is uniquely equipped to tackle the complex challenges of modern society while building the sustainable, intelligent infrastructure systems of tomorrow.
Hitachi believes it is uniquely positioned to achieve this vision, thanks to its extensive experience in operational technology — the physical systems that power and run trains, manufacturing operations, and utilities — across the critical sectors of energy, industry, and mobility.
As industries and governments grapple with labor shortages, aging infrastructure, energy instability, and increasing performance demands, the need for modern, efficient infrastructure has never been greater. These challenges present a clear opportunity for Hitachi to apply its expertise and the power of AI to help customers and societies build more resilient, sustainable systems.
HMAX is Hitachi’s answer to these complex challenges. It integrates vast amounts of data from physical and digital assets with advanced AI and Hitachi’s domain expertise, honed over years of deploying operations and maintenance systems. “HMAX represents the culmination of Hitachi’s commitment to intelligent infrastructure. It leverages our combined strengths to turn complex data into actionable, valuable insights,” said Charlie Takeuchi, President and CEO of Hitachi America, Ltd.
We are committed to shaping a sustainable future through social innovation — delivering solutions that enhance efficiency, empower communities, and help preserve our planet for generations to come.
Shashank Samant, Executive Chairman of the Board of Hitachi America, Ltd.
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By processing massive volumes of sensor data in real time, Hitachi is turning trains into intelligent, self-diagnosing assets.
Deepu Talla, Vice President and General Manager, Robotics & Edge AI at NVIDIA.
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