TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic took part in one of the world's largest robot exhibitions, the International Robot Exhibition 2015 (held from December 2 to 5, 2015 at Tokyo Big Sight). Panasonic proposed numerous robotics solutions that contribute to a wide range of industries, including the manufacturing industry as well as the primary industry represented by farming and the tertiary or service industry. The tomato-picking robot currently being developed, the communication robot, "HOSPI-Rimo(R)," and the parallel link robot which can be "directly taught" skills by master mechanics drew much attention.
[Flash Video] Panasonic’s Robotics Solutions at International Robot
Exhibition 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdyZKaq0rRM
Exhibit highlights
Autonomous delivery robot, HOSPI(R)
This
robot will autonomously deliver items to destinations. It doesn't need
electromagnetic tapes, etc. to find its route, rather, it autonomously
plans its route based on the map of the facilities and location of the
corridors, and it can even use the elevator to change floors. When
passing by other people, the robot will slow down, and if there is
enough space, it can maneuver around passersby, so the HOSPI realizes
both safety and efficiency. At the hospital, it can deliver
pharmaceuticals and specimens, allowing hospital staff to focus on their
tasks, improve service provided to patients, and reduce risks that arise
when they leave patients' bedsides.
HOSPI-Rimo(R) (currently under development)
Panasonic is
also developing the communication robot, "HOSPI-Rimo(R)"
which is drawing attention as a potential guide robot at train stations,
airports, showrooms, etc. Like the HOSPI, it can autonomously get to the
destination, and it can also distinguish individuals with facial
recognition and communicate interactively using the high definition
display.
Parallel link robot
Panasonic's "parallel
link robot" can be "directly taught" movements and skills of a
master mechanic. It quantifies the know-how gathered and reproduces it
faithfully. It can also respond quickly and delicately. The robot can
automatically perform a wide range of manufacturing processes such as
inserting parts to electronic substrates, applying adhesives, and
assembling parts, supporting a high quality, yet affordable, innovative
manufacturing.
Tomato-picking robot (currently under development)
With
newly developed sensors and image processing technology, Panasonic is
developing harvest robots that can accurately assess color, shape, and
location. This robot can even pick fruits such as tomatoes that were
thought difficult to harvest with machinery without leaving a single
scratch. And by connecting to the network, it can automatically move
around the ridges and transport the tomatoes to baskets or even change
baskets, so it can autonomously undertake every step of the harvesting
process.
GaN/SiC power devices (currently under development)
The
demand for robots is increasing among various industries. And Panasonic
is also making contributions with its devices.
High voltage /
Miniaturization / Rapid switching power
devices made with GaN and
SiC can help realize all these features.
These devices are drawing
attention as key devices that will help save energy at high currents and
high voltage and also contribute to the miniaturization of equipment.
To
realize a society where people and robots work together, where people
can enjoy an enriched lifestyle Panasonic will continue to develop
game-changing robotics technologies drawing on the group's collective
strengths.
* "HOSPI," "HOSPI-Rimo" and "Direct Teaching" are registered trademarks of Panasonic.
International Robot Exhibition 2015
Period: December 2 (Wed) - 5 (Sat), 2015, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue:
Tokyo Big Sight East Hall
Panasonic booth is located in East Hall
5, booth number: SR-80
Related Links
Panasonic
Industrial Devices & Solutions
Parallel
Link Robots
Power
Devices
GaN
X-GaN
Movies
[Press
Release] Panasonic and Sansha Electric Jointly Develop A Compact SiC
Power Module with Low Operating Loss (Mar 4, 2015)
Enriching
Services in Healthcare through Panasonic HOSPI Robot (Nov 05, 2013)
Panasonic
Autonomous Delivery Robots - HOSPI - Aid Hospital Operations at Changi
General Hospital (Jul 23, 2015)
Robot
- "Panasonic Technical Journal" JANUARY 2013 Vol.58 No.4 (in Japanese)
International
Robot Exhibition 2015
