Murata will exhibit at CEATEC 2026, taking place October 13-16, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Japan, at booth no. 7H340. Advances in AI, robotics, and IoT are changing what's required of sensing technology, opening new opportunities to detect, interpret, and act on physical conditions, material states, and biological signals with greater accuracy and efficiency. Under CEATEC 2026's theme of "Transformation," Murata will present its latest technologies alongside solutions developed in collaboration with partners, highlighting new approaches to sensing, monitoring, and detection intended to support a more connected, sustainable, and prosperous future society.
Visitors will be able to explore several key exhibits at the Murata booth firsthand. The first is an ultrasound transmission metamaterial, which lets ultrasonic detection work through materials such as metal and resin that normally block ultrasound. Applied to these obstructing materials, the metamaterial increases how much ultrasound passes through, extending ultrasonic sensing to applications where internal conditions have traditionally been hard to assess, including nondestructive testing, flow meters, and biomedical applications.
Murata will also show a wearable patch under development designed to capture trace biomarkers, substances such as glucose and alcohol. Intended for advanced wellness applications, it uses proprietary enzyme-based technology to capture target substances and is being developed with the aim of improving detection at low concentrations. Murata notes this exhibit is a technology demonstrator still under development, not a finished medical device, and in its current form isn't intended for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or medical monitoring.
Another exhibit is an RFID sensor tag, a battery-free wireless tag that can sense temperature, humidity, and strain. The technology enables real-time monitoring of conditions that have traditionally been difficult to assess, such as loosening bolts and changes in concrete condition, and is designed to improve the efficiency of inspection and maintenance work.
Murata will also demonstrate a neuromorphic sensing system, inspired by how biological nervous systems and sensory organs process information, which enables large-area, high-density sensing with ultra-low power consumption and low latency. Supporting applications such as electronic skin for humanoid robots and equipment temperature monitoring, the system provides real-time detection of temperature distribution across a large surface area.
Finally, Murata will show an obstacle detection solution for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that uses thermophones, devices that generate ultrasound using heat. In current development testing, the technology can measure distances from 1cm to 2m and can detect transparent objects like glass, which are often difficult for optical sensors such as cameras to identify. It can also operate in high-glare environments, supporting obstacle detection for AMR applications.
Murata notes that all exhibit items are still under development, and product specifications and appearance may change without notice. The company will also showcase other technologies aimed at contributing toward a sustainable and prosperous future society.
