WHATS Seminar, Vol. 271

New Industrial Frontiers Opened by Five-Senses DX (Digital Transformation)
– The Current State of the Touch, Taste, and Smell Sensing Markets and the Outlook to 2035

Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM JST | Online

[Seminar Overview]

• 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

 

The digitalization of the five human senses, which has so far focused primarily on sight and hearing, is now rapidly expanding into touch, taste, and smell sensing. Although some segments, such as taste and smell sensing, are still at an early stage of development within the broader sensor market, the market for touch, taste, and smell sensing is projected to grow rapidly from approximately JPY 28.6 billion in 2025 to JPY 318 billion in 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 27.2%.

Focusing on touch, taste, and smell, this seminar will examine current market conditions. It will also explore the market potential of sensory sensing technologies from multiple perspectives, covering diverse industries such as robotics, food and agriculture, healthcare, and long-term care. It will offer insights into potential business opportunities and the areas where markets are likely to develop first, helping to inform new business development and technology strategies.

 

Topics:

1. Overview of the Sensory Sensing Market and Market-Wide Forecasts
2. Industry-Specific Use Cases and Promising Business Areas
3. Challenges to Market Entry and Key Factors for Success

 

Speaker: Tsukasa Ota, Senior Researcher, Industrial Technology, Yano Research Institute Ltd.

 

• 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM

Q&A Session

[Seminar Outline]

Date and Time: 1:00PM –2:00 PM (JST), Thursday, November 26, 2026

Venue: Online Live Streaming

The seminar will be live-streamed through "Deliveru", an online streaming platform provided by Facio Inc.

Fee: 5,000 yen (tax excluded) / 5,500 yen (tax included)
How to Participate:

• After completing your registration, we will send your access ID the day before the seminar.
• The live stream will be hosted on Deliveru, the event streaming platform by Facio Inc. Please click here to log in.
• Recommended System Requirements (in Japanese)
• Test Video Viewing Page
• FAQ

Registration:

 Registration For the Seminar

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Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (JST), Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Notes:

・This seminar will be conducted in Japanese.
・After your registration, we will send an invoice by E-mail or postal mail.
・Please transfer the participation fee by the day before the event or within one week of receiving the invoice.
・Cancellations will not be accepted after payment.
・This seminar can also be registered via Deliveru, with payment options including credit card, convenience store payment, and Pay-easy.
​・Please note that participation may be restricted depending on the registrant’s industry or job function.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made after 3:00 p.m. (JST) on the business day before the event or on the day of the event without prior notice will incur a full participation fee charge, regardless of payment status.

Contact:

For inquiries in English, please click here.
Yano Research Institute Ltd.