Company aims to slash safety-related review times, eyes 2027 product introduction
Startup EpicAI aims to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption in the development of new vehicle by major Japanese automakers. (Nikkei montage/Source photo from a screenshot of Epic AI's website)
RYOHTAROH SATOH
October 22, 2026 11:57 JST
TOKYO -- Japanese artificial intelligence startup EpicAI plans to deploy its software to accelerate vehicle design reviews at domestic automakers, as they struggle to keep pace with Chinese electric vehicle rivals bringing new models to market at a much faster pace.