Yokohama Starts Using Artificial Intelligence in Tire Development Processes

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has introduced a proprietary generative artificial intelligence system aimed at accelerating and improving tire development processes. The Tokyo-based tire manufacturer intends to provide rapid access to internal technical information through this technology.

AI-Powered Processes

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has announced that it has started using a proprietary generative artificial intelligence system to improve tire development processes. According to company officials, this system scans various technical documents accumulated within the organization and provides responses based on their content.

Fast and Accurate Information Access

The new system contributes to the process by enabling fast and accurate access to technical information required during the decision-making phase of tire development, including material development. The development team of the Tokyo-based tire manufacturer submits questions suited to their goals and situations to the system.

Advanced Search Mechanism

The AI agent created by development personnel comprehends the intent of the questions and autonomously iterates through search planning, information retrieval, and result evaluation processes. This mechanism increases the accuracy of the provided responses.

Ease of Source Verification

The system also displays links on the screen to the original documents upon which the responses are based. Thus, development personnel can verify the basis and appropriateness of the responses, using them with confidence in their interpretation and decision-making processes.