Panasonic Advanced Technology and Vieureka Establish Demonstration Environment for Remote Monitoring and Control of Autonomous Mobile Robots

Panasonic Advanced Technology Corporation (President: Takamasa Maeda, hereinafter referred to as Panasonic Advanced Technology) and Vieureka Inc. (President: Akihiko Miyazaki, hereinafter referred to as Vieureka) have, through their collaboration, established a demonstration environment for the remote monitoring and remote control of the software package for autonomous mobile robots, '@mobi'.
Through this initiative, they will proceed with demonstrations to verify the technical feasibility and operational challenges required for remote operational support after the introduction of '@mobi'.

[Background of Collaboration]
In recent years, the application areas for autonomous mobile robots have expanded to diverse fields such as logistics, facility management, security, guidance, and agricultural product transportation.
On the other hand, establishing post-introduction operations and maintenance systems has become a challenge in the field.
Especially in operational sites, mechanisms are required to support post-introduction operations, including rapid situation assessment during trouble, remote support, monitoring of operational status, and remote operation as needed.
Furthermore, with the expansion of robot adoption, the need for operational and maintenance systems that do not rely solely on on-site responses, and mechanisms for efficiently managing robots deployed across multiple locations, has become apparent.
Against this backdrop, the two companies leveraged their respective strengths to build a demonstration environment to consider the future of operational support after the introduction of autonomous mobile robots.

[Details of Collaboration]
In this collaboration, Panasonic Advanced Technology's software package for autonomous mobile robots, '@mobi', was combined with Vieureka's accumulated knowledge in remote monitoring and control, resulting in the construction of a system designed for practical operation, enabling remote monitoring, control, and operational support.
This system is envisioned to allow for grasping the operational status and condition of robots remotely, and performing remote operations and support as necessary.
Moving forward, demonstrations will be conducted to reduce the burden of on-site response and enhance operational and maintenance systems, including operations where users themselves remotely monitor and operate the robots.
Moreover, this initiative is not limited to mere functional verification but also anticipates verification from the perspective of 'operational design,' considering how to support robots deployed in multiple locations and remote areas.

[Future Development]
Based on the knowledge gained through future demonstrations, both companies will proceed with the development of more practical remote operational environments that address the operational challenges of customers utilizing '@mobi'.
Our goal is to contribute to the societal implementation of autonomous mobile robots by creating an operational environment where robots are not just 'introduced' to the field but can be used with peace of mind continuously after their deployment.
We are offering opportunities for demonstrations and individual consultations for those who have challenges with operating robots deployed in multiple locations or with remote monitoring and response.
Contact: Panasonic Advanced Technology Corporation
E-mail: contact.pad@ml.jp.panasonic.com