TAIPEI, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The robust package leverages Advantech’s Intel Core Ultra solutions, RealSense^™ Depth GMSL2 Cameras, and DesignCore^® Discovery PRO Series GMSL2 Cameras to enhance AI-powered sense and compute capabilities for AMRs in industrial applications.

Advantech, a global leader in AIoT and Edge Computing announced its collaboration with D3 Embedded, a leading global end-to-end edge AI solution provider for performance-critical applications. This collaboration leverages Advantech’s AFE-R360/R760 solutions based on Intel Core Ultra, RealSense^™ Depth D457 GMSL2 Cameras, and D3 Embedded’s customizable DesignCore^® Discovery ISX031 PRO Series GMSL2 Cameras to enhance AI-powered object sensing and recognition capabilities, expanding visual applications for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). This advanced AMR solution targets key industrial applications including manufacturing, warehouse, and retail automation.

Next-Generation End-To-End Machine Vision Platform for AMRs

AMR platforms rely heavily on vision sensor accuracy and computing performance in order to run real-time object detection, thereby achieving full robotic autonomy. Paired with the AFE-R360 and AFE-R760, D3 Embedded’s DesignCore Discovery PRO Series Cameras contain the proven Sony^® ISX031 sensor, IP67 ingress protection, and features High Dynamic Range (HDR) and LED Flicker Mitigation (LFM) for high performance in dynamic lighting conditions. Additionally, the RealSense Depth D457 Cameras enable high bandwidth stereo depth vision.

Advantech AFE-R360, a 3.5″ SBC supports up to 8 MIPI-CSI lanes for low-latency visible camera inputs, and 3 x LAN & 3 x USB-C for depth and LiDAR sensors. Through an Advantech custom-designed camera I/O card, AFE-R360 can support 6 x GMSL cameras concurrently, which enables the streaming of 360° panoramic views. Its sister system with a chassis, AFE-R760, supports 4 x GMSL cameras. To facilitate the onboarding process, Advantech allows developers to collect MIPI and GMSL camera data from custom ROS Nodes in Advantech’s Robotic Suite, a software development resource provided by Advantech.

Both the AFE-R360 and AFE-R760 are built on the Intel Core™ Ultra (code name: Meteor Lake-H/U) platform, which has an integrated GPU that delivers up to 32 TOPs of AI performance. Additionally, they can connect with external MXM-type GPUs, e.g. Intel Arc or NVIDIA’s Quadro series. 

“D3 Embedded is committed to providing developers with the specialized tools they require to create next-generation AI sense and compute solutions for industrial use cases.” said Scott Reardon, CEO at D3 Embedded. “By collaborating with Advantech on this AMR package, D3 Embedded can help customers get their unique products to market faster and deploy edge solutions at scale.”

D3 Embedded accelerates advanced perception for autonomous machines by offering end-to-end solutions integrating camera and radar sensors, connectivity, custom embedded electronics, and AI. Their software and hardware design services, off-the-shelf and customizable products, and AI development capabilities can be customized for use cases in the automotive, industrial, robotics, medical, aerospace, and defense (ITAR) markets.

“At Advantech, we are devoted to enabling more robots in more scenarios. Our collaboration with D3 Embedded brings together cutting-edge compute and sensing technologies to empower AMRs with the vision and performance needed for true autonomy.” said Sandy Chen, Senior Director of Advantech North America. “This partnership exemplifies our mission to enable an intelligent planet through innovation and strategic collaboration.”

Advantech vows to make AI-powered autonomous robots more available by offering integrated sensing, compute, and software development resources, as well as camera, IMU, LiDAR, motor controllers, wireless communication modules, and industrial display panels. Its integrated controllers for robotic and autonomous systems offer a seamless development environment for ROS and Autoware.

Learn more about Advantech and D3 Embedded’s Embedded Vision Platform for AMRs: https://www.d3embedded.com/solutions/embedded-vision-platform-for-autonomous-mobile-robots/ 

Media contact:
Cindy Liu
Robotics Marketing, Advantech
Cindy.liu@advantech.com 

About Advantech

Advantech has the corporate vision to “Enable an Intelligent Planet”. The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the industrial IoT platform, WISE-IoT core, to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. Learn more about Advantech autonomous robot solutions at https://campaign.advantech.online/en/AMR-Robotic-Solutions/ .

About D3 Embedded

D3 Embedded is a U.S.-based company that develops end-to-end solutions integrating sensors, connectivity, embedded processing and AI to deliver advanced perception for performance-critical applications. Using its proven DesignCore^® product platforms and stage-gate development process, D3 Embedded helps its customers minimize the cost, schedule, and technical risks of product development for performance-critical applications. D3 Embedded is an Intel^® Gold Partner. The company holds expertise in autonomous machines and robotics, electrification, sensing, imaging and optics, edge computing and detection algorithms. To support its products and services, the company offers ODM customization of hardware and software, validation testing and in-house manufacturing services. Learn more at www.D3Embedded.com.

-A Winter-Only Illumination Experience Blending Sauna and Pool Relaxation with “Chill & Fun” –

TOKYO, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kasumigaseki Capital Group’s fav hospitality group Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hidekazu Ogata) is pleased to announce that its luxury hotel brand seven x seven Ishigaki will introduce the winter illumination experience “Lightscape Ishigaki” beginning December 1, 2025.

Set on the tranquil winter shores of Ishigaki Island, the program presents a new resort experience themed “Revitalized by Light,” inviting guests to unwind while surrounded by gentle southern air and illuminations that reflect the quiet transitions of the season.

1st Floor “Breath of Light” – Illuminations of Chill and Revitalization

Stepping through the entrance, guests are welcomed by a soothing glow that fills the first-floor sauna and pool area. Inspired by the soft rhythms of the native Yaeyama firefly, the lighting encourages deep relaxation and creates serene moments of revitalization. Light shimmering across the water invites guests to release tension and enjoy a quiet sense of renewal.

2nd Floor “Bloom of Light” – Illuminations of Exhilaration

The second-floor infinity pool overlooking the sea features floating luminous orbs and light beams extending into the night sky, shining as though connecting the sky and ocean. Colorful, dynamic illuminations infuse the winter night with a sense of exhilaration.

Each floor reveals its own distinct expression of illumination, offering guests a dreamlike winter night unique to the southern islands.

“Lightscape Ishigaki” Overview

Program Name: Lightscape Ishigaki

Period: December 1, 2025 (Mon) – expected to run until February 28, 2026 (Sat)

Lighting Hours: 17:30 – 24:00

Venue: seven x seven Ishigaki (Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture)

Admission: Available exclusively to hotel guests

Facility Overview

Name: seven x seven Ishigaki

Note: The “x” in seven x seven represents the lowercase letter “x,” not the multiplication symbol “×”.

Address: 254-19 Maezato, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture 907-0002

Access: Approximately 18 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport

Number of Rooms: 121

Official Website: https://sevenxseven.com/hotels/ishigaki/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenxseven_hotels/

About fav hospitality group Co., Ltd.

fav hospitality group Co., Ltd. is a hospitality innovation company dedicated to seamlessly integrating trends, technology, finance, and design to create new forms of “play” and “hospitality” suited to contemporary lifestyles. Our company operates FHG HOTELS, a portfolio of 18 properties across Japan, including the group-stay brand “fav”, the premium line “FAV LUX“, the high-end brand that defines a new style of luxury, “seven x seven”, its sister brand “edit x seven”, and the culture-oriented business hotel “BASE LAYER HOTEL”. Looking ahead, fav hospitality group plans to open an additional 20 properties from 2027 onward. Through cross-industry collaboration and the active use of DX and AI, the company continues to create new hotel experiences and elevate the guest journey across its portfolio.

• Since its July launch, ZipZap has seen strong reception, with close to 60% of subscribers expressing interest in the Subscribe & Share feature to enhance flexibility and offset costs.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZipZap, a car subscription platform developed by the team behind GetGo, today announced the official rollout of Subscribe & Share, its first-in-market feature that allows subscribers to share their ZipZap cars on GetGo’s platform during idle periods to offset subscription costs.

Designed for modern, financially savvy drivers who value flexibility and efficiency, Subscribe & Share offers subscribers a smarter way to make the most of their cars by allowing them to share their car on GetGo’s carsharing platform during periods of non-use to offset a portion of their subscription fees.

Introduced in beta during ZipZap’s July launch, the feature has already drawn interest from close to 60% of ZipZap’s total subscribers, with positive reception from early adopters who value the flexibility it provides and smarter cost management. The early response shows that drivers are rethinking what it means to “own” a car — shifting from seeing it as an asset to possess, to viewing it as a flexible form of subscribed access that can be optimised for value through managed sharing.

While most users subscribe to ZipZap primarily for the stability of having their own dedicated car, Subscribe & Share has proven to be a welcomed feature, turning idle time into additional savings. The feature empowers subscribers to maximise the value of their subscription with minimal effort, while contributing to a more efficient and sustainable use of cars in Singapore.

How it Works

Subscribe & Share is optimised for longer idle windows, such as year-end holidays, overseas work trips, reservist, parental leave, or extended periods of remote work. The feature complements the core value of having a dedicated car when you need it, while maximising the value of your car by enabling it for shared mobility use by the community when you don’t.

• Opt-in control: Subscribers will be able to choose if and when to make their car available, with the ability to allocate time periods for sharing when the car is not in use.
• Closed-loop system: All listings run on GetGo’s managed platform, ensuring we retain full operational oversight, including insurance, servicing, and access to GetGo’s extensive user base of over half a million drivers in Singapore.
• Seamless process: ZipZap manages the end-to-end process from listing to handover, so there’s minimal admin load for the subscriber.

Check out this link for a quick run through of the full Subscribe & Share experience.

Right in Time for the Holidays

As the peak holiday season approaches – and with demand for carsharing access expected to rise by around 20% during festive periods based on GetGo’s average data from previous years – Subscribe & Share offers a timely way for ZipZap subscribers to put their unused cars to work. At the same time, they retain the freedom and peace of mind that come with a ZipZap subscription.

For instance, Chairat, a working professional who subscribed to ZipZap in September, recently opted into Subscribe & Share while travelling overseas on a family holiday. During this period, the otherwise idle car was listed on the GetGo platform and put to good use, helping offset close to S$300 of his upcoming subscription fee.

“ZipZap stood out because I meet many clients daily, and having a car really helps me maximise my time. Before this, I relied mainly on MRT and could only fit in a limited number of meetings a day. Now, having a dedicated car has made a real difference to my work,” said Chairat, a ZipZap subscriber. “When we travelled overseas, Subscribe & Share helped offset part of our subscription fee – the whole process took just a few minutes, and we left knowing that the car wasn’t sitting idle while we were away.”

Maximising Sustainable Car Ownership in Singapore

Subscribe & Share is a cornerstone in ZipZap’s broader vision to support Singapore’s transition toward smarter, more sustainable mobility – where car access is optimised, flexible and sustainable for all. By enabling subscribers to share their cars during longer idle periods, the feature reduces under-utilisation and maximises resource efficiency, aligning with the nation’s shift to shared and low-emission transport models.

With ZipZap’s growing electric vehicle (EV) fleet, it also serves as a practical bridge for drivers to experience electric mobility without the barriers of ownership. Subscribers can familiarise themselves with the EV driving experience at their own pace, while the sharing feature ensures these vehicles remain actively used and visible within the community.

“We’re heartened by the overwhelmingly positive response since our pilot launch of Subscribe & Share. We’re happy to now empower our wider pool of subscribers with the feature, giving them a smarter way to make the most of their cars when idle, and receiving savings by offsetting their subscription costs,” said Toh Ting Feng, CEO of ZipZap and GetGo. “The feature reflects our vision for mobility in Singapore – smarter, more sustainable, and financially flexible. By maximising car use and easing people into flexible car access, ZipZap is expanding what’s possible for how Singaporeans move.”

For more information on ZipZap and the new Subscribe & Share feature, visit www.zipzap.sg. Terms and conditions apply.

About ZipZap

Developed by the same team behind GetGo, ZipZap’s car subscription service makes car access more financially savvy by simplifying costs into a single, predictable monthly fee. Built on the same mission to make mobility more accessible and sustainable for everyone, ZipZap is designed to give subscribers the freedom and convenience of having a car without the traditional hassles of car ownership, such as hefty down payments, long-term financial commitments, exposure to COE prices, and unexpected maintenance costs. With flexible lease terms and subscription plans tailored to individual driving needs and life stages, ZipZap provides a practical and reliable solution for everyday mobility.