EIZO Develops AI Edge Computer With JR West Pilot

EIZO Corporation has made something called the Co-creation AI Edge Computer. It can run AI applications from partner companies. They plan to start selling it in April 2026. The first AI app that will run on it is mitococa AI from West Japan Railway Company.

The Co-creation AI Edge Computer comes from their video system EVS, which they have been making since 2020. Before this, edge devices only ran EIZO apps like IP decoding or streaming gateways. Now with this computer, other companies can put their own AI apps on it.

The first co-creation example is mitococa Edge V3. It uses JR West’s AI called mitococa AI. This AI is capable of analyzing videos captured by cameras and identifying people as well as things with great precision. Its use can lead to safer and more efficient environments. It can tell if there is crowding or congestion and even notice people using wheelchairs or white canes. This makes it useful in workplaces that need video surveillance.

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EIZO says their strength comes from years of making hardware and software. They handle everything from development to production and sales. That experience helps them get the best performance out of partner applications. They plan to keep working with other partners and open up new ways to use video by combining EVS products with the Co-creation AI Edge Computer.

mitococa AI itself was made by JR West to improve safety, security, and productivity in railways. It looks at footage from about 7,500 cameras to train AI models that detect people and objects accurately. It can alert staff immediately when needed. It can also be customized for other places like factories or large buildings with extra training so it works well in those locations. JR West will show mitococa Edge V3 at the Smart Factory EXPO in Tokyo from January 21 to 23, 2026.

EIZO is also focused on sustainability. They want to create a better future through video. They are working on responding to climate change and promoting a circular economy. They report on this using international standards like TCFD and TNFD. By 2040, they will have a Low Carbon Transition Plan which will result in a Net Zero designation. Moreover, they consider the environment throughout the entire value chain, ensuring efficient resource utilization, minimal pollution, and protection of biodiversity.