Sony Electronics

Drone / UAV Fixed-wing UAV

AS-DT1 LiDAR Depth Sensor: 46g Direct Time of Flight sensor for autonomous systems and inspection drones

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Highlights

1 fact

Tracked signals (12mo) 21
confidence not yet assessed as of 1 May 2026
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Tracked signals (12mo): 21. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:signal_count",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Tracked signals (12mo)",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:signal_count",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        5,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

8 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
AFEELA 2024 Outdoor PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Product: AFEELA. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:afeela

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_product_afeela,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:afeela},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:product:afeela",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:afeela",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
aibo — Indoor LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Product: aibo. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:aibo

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_product_aibo,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:aibo},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:product:aibo",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:aibo",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Airpeak S1 — Outdoor LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Product: Airpeak S1. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:airpeak-s1

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_product_airpeak-s1,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:airpeak-s1},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:product:airpeak-s1",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:airpeak-s1",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
AITRIOS 2021 Indoor FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Product: AITRIOS. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:aitrios

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_product_aitrios,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:aitrios},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:product:aitrios",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:aitrios",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
CMOS image sensors (I&SS) — — FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Product: CMOS image sensors (I&SS). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:cmos-image-sensors-i-ss

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_product_cmos-image-sensors-i-ss,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:cmos-image-sensors-i-ss},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:product:cmos-image-sensors-i-ss",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:cmos-image-sensors-i-ss",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
IMX500 2020 Indoor FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Product: IMX500. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:imx500

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_product_imx500,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:imx500},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:product:imx500",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:imx500",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Spresense — Indoor FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Product: Spresense. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:spresense

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_product_spresense,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:spresense},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:product:spresense",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:spresense",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
SRG series PTZ cameras — Indoor FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Product: SRG series PTZ cameras. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:srg-series-ptz-cameras

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_product_srg-series-ptz-cameras,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:srg-series-ptz-cameras},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:product:srg-series-ptz-cameras",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:product:srg-series-ptz-cameras",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

1 deal · $500M disclosed · 21 signals

21 tracked signals latest 1 May 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
9 Nov 2021 Sony Investment in TSMC Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing $500M source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — PARTNERSHIP: Sony Investment in TSMC Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing. robotics.press Directory. As of 2021-11-09; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:deal:2021-11-09-partnership

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_deal_2021-11-09-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2021},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:deal:2021-11-09-partnership},
  note = {As of 2021-11-09; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:deal:2021-11-09-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:deal:2021-11-09-partnership",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2021,
        11,
        9
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2021-11-09; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

8 people

PersonRoleCitation
Di Nome Sr. Public Relations Manager at Sony Electronics Sr. Public Rel
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Person: Di Nome — Sr. Public Relations Manager at Sony Electronics Sr. Public Rel. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:di-nome

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_person_di-nome,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:di-nome},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:person:di-nome",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:di-nome",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
European PR Manager & Influencer Manager, Personal Entertainment (Audio & Gamin
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Person: European PR — Manager & Influencer Manager, Personal Entertainment (Audio & Gamin. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:european-pr

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_person_european-pr,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:european-pr},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:person:european-pr",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:european-pr",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Kenichiro Yoshida Chairman and CEO, Sony Group Corporation
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Person: Kenichiro Yoshida — Chairman and CEO, Sony Group Corporation. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:kenichiro-yoshida

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_person_kenichiro-yoshida,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:kenichiro-yoshida},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:person:kenichiro-yoshida",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:kenichiro-yoshida",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Matt Parnell Head of Corporate Marketing, Sony Electronics • Lead strategic p
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Person: Matt Parnell — Head of Corporate Marketing, Sony Electronics • Lead strategic p. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:matt-parnell

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_person_matt-parnell,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:matt-parnell},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:person:matt-parnell",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:matt-parnell",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Senior PR Manager, Consumer Lead, Digital Imaging, Mobile, Sony Europe. ####
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics — Person: Senior PR — Manager, Consumer Lead, Digital Imaging, Mobile, Sony Europe. ####. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:senior-pr

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_person_senior-pr,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:senior-pr},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:sony-electronics:person:senior-pr",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/#fact:sony-electronics:person:senior-pr",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
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Competitors: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Analysis

Research Report: Sony Electronics

quick report · 10 Apr 2026 · 6 sources · 2,567 words

This report examines Sony Electronics' position in robotics and autonomous systems, covering its CMOS image sensor leadership, mechatronic platforms (Airpeak drone, aibo robot, PTZ cameras), edge AI offerings (AITRIOS, IMX500), and the Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA automotive initiative. Sony's strategy emphasizes upstream sensing and edge AI capabilities rather than mass-market robotics deployment.

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Sources

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Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Sony Electronics company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_sony-electronics_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Sony Electronics company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "robotics-press-sony-electronics",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Sony Electronics company dossier",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/sony-electronics/",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
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}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People8

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • Di NomeSr. Public Relations Manager at Sony Electronics Sr. Public Rel
  • European PRManager & Influencer Manager, Personal Entertainment (Audio & Gamin
  • Kenichiro YoshidaChairman and CEO, Sony Group Corporation
  • Matt ParnellHead of Corporate Marketing, Sony Electronics • Lead strategic p
  • Senior PRManager, Consumer Lead, Digital Imaging, Mobile, Sony Europe. ####
  • Sony Electronics Press Contact
  • Terushi ShimizuPresident and CEO, Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS)
  • Yasuhide MizunoCEO, Sony Honda Mobility

Deals & events1

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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