COMPAL Electronics officially announced the establishment of its Japan Office in Minato-ku, Tokyo, on September 1, 2025, marking a key milestone in its global strategy to expand into the automotive infrared sensing market.
The new Japan office will serve as a strategic hub for advancing COMPAL’s automotive infrared sensing technologies in the region. By establishing a local presence, COMPAL aims to deepen engagement with Japan OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and L4 autonomous driving service providers. The office will also provide specialized sales and engineering support tailored to the Japan market.
Driving Safety Through Infrared Innovation
COMPAL’s Automotive Electronics Products (AEP) Business Unit is committed to developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that integrate infrared sensors with proprietary AI algorithms to enhance vehicular safety.
A key contributor to this effort is COMPAL’s Infrared Technology Systems (ITS) Division, which focuses on high-precision infrared camera solutions capable of detecting pedestrians and animals in low-visibility conditions such as nighttime, fog, or rain. These technologies are being developed in preparation for the implementation of FMVSS 127, a U.S. regulation requiring night-time pedestrian automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems starting in 2029. Sample shipments of compliant products are scheduled to begin in Q3 2025.
In addition, ITS is developing high-resolution sensing solutions to support the expansion of Operational Design Domains (ODD) for L4 autonomous vehicles, helping improve performance in complex urban and low-light environments.
Executive Endorsements
“Japan’s automotive industry is a global benchmark for safety and quality,” said Richard Seoane, General Manager of the ITS Division at COMPAL. “Our infrared sensing technology significantly enhances pedestrian safety during high-risk hours and in low-visibility conditions. It is also critical for expanding the operational boundaries of autonomous driving. This new office marks a major step in our global strategy, and we look forward to collaborating with Japan’s leading mobility innovators.”
He added: “COMPAL has earned the trust of global customers through decades of excellence in electronics manufacturing. By establishing a Japan office, we can deliver our automotive sensing solutions more directly and responsively to Japan customers. We are excited to build lasting partnerships and deliver tailored innovations to the Japan market.”
About COMPAL
Established in 1984, COMPAL has grown into a leading global manufacturer of computers and smart devices, partnering with top-tier brands worldwide. In 2025, COMPAL was recognized by CommonWealth Magazine as one of Taiwan's top 7 manufacturers and has consistently ranked among the Forbes Global 2000 companies. COMPAL achieved consolidated revenues of USD$28.3 billion in 2024. In recent years, COMPAL has actively expanded into new growth areas, including cloud servers, automotive electronics, medical technology devices, 5G technologies, and industrial solutions. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, COMPAL operates design and production facilities in the United States, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, and Poland, and collaborates with local EMS partners in India and Thailand.
Through its AEP Business Unit, COMPAL USA (Indiana) Inc. mass-produces infotainment CPU LGA modules, 4G/5G network access devices (NADs), navigation-enabled infotainment systems, and telematics solutions.
Since 2018, COMPAL has been developing AI-powered infrared sensing algorithms capable of recognizing vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, animals, and roadway hazards under various visibility conditions.
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