Panasonic: Launched robot-type electric wheelchair: PiiMo
-Supports movement with tracking function-
Panasonic:
The robot-type electric wheelchair “PiiMo = photo” will be released in November.
Equipped with a safe stop function to prevent collisions using a laser sensor or the like.
A total of about 5 cars can be lined up with the leading vehicle operated by a human remote controller and automatically followed.
Support the movement of people such as the elderly and people with disabilities indoors at airports, train stations, commercial facilities, etc.
The price excluding consumption tax is 3-4 million yen.
It aims to sell 100 units in 2023.
Unique forward recognition technology:
You can drive even in a crowd.
Wireless communication is possible between each vehicle.
If a person crosses, the entire line will stop.
WHILL Electric Wheelchair:
Panasonic will install and sell sensors and control functions on WHILL.
We will also promote vehicle development for applications such as outdoor use and luggage transportation.
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Panasonic PPE launches robot-type electric wheelchair “PiiMo”
-Based on “WHILL”-
Panasonic Production Engineering: (PPE)
It has a safe stop function and a follow-up running function to support safe and comfortable movement.
“PiiMo” will be released in November.
PPE and WHIL:
Since 2015, Panasonic has jointly developed with WHILL a robot-type electric wheelchair that supports the movement of people with mobility difficulties in a super-aging society.
This time, PPE has agreed with WHIL to conclude a contract regarding supply, etc., and will start selling PiiMo.
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