【JR東海】簽訂基本協議，共同研議活用東海道新幹線網絡的AI邊緣數據中心

常見問題

Q: What is the main goal of this joint study?

A: The main goal is to jointly study the establishment of AI edge data centers (AI Edge DC) along the Tokaido Shinkansen line to build a distributed AI infrastructure.

Q: Who are the companies involved in this agreement?

A: The companies involved are Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN), and Actia Corporation (Actia).

Q: What technologies or resources will be combined?

A: The initiative will combine JR Central's underutilized land and network along the Tokaido Shinkansen, PFN's domestically developed AI semiconductor "MN-Core series" and AI technologies, and Actia's expertise in service planning, development, and operation.

Q: What are the potential applications of this AI infrastructure?

A: Potential applications include autonomous driving and smart city initiatives around stations, and smart factories utilizing Physical AI in industrial zones.

Q: When was the basic agreement signed?

A: The basic agreement was signed on March 30, 2026.