1960 - World's first non-contact (solid state) switch

1964 - World's first automated traffic signal – the foundation of today’s traffic control systems.

1967 - World's first fully automated unmanned train station.

1971 - World's first online automated cash dispenser – the basis for today’s magnetic card systems.

1987 - World's first ultra-high-speed fuzzy logic controller.

1991 - In-line inspection system.

1995 - Distance warning system for motor vehicles.

1998 - Machine capable of identifying counterfeit notes in various currencies.

2004 - Face recognition technology for mobile phones.

2007 - World's first real-colour 3D Vision Sensor.

2009 - World's first CO2 visualisation system for automatically analysing potential energy conservation areas.

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