Panasonic Automotive Systems Adds Inspection Reporting Function to Navigation-Equipped Field Work Cloud 'Gorillada PRO' – Enables Digital Centralization of Inspection Data and Customizable Formats

Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (President and Representative Director: Masashi Nagayasu; Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; hereinafter 'the Company') has added a function to its navigation-equipped field work cloud 'Gorillada PRO' that allows users to record equipment inspection results on-site and complete sharing and reporting via the cloud. Gorillada PRO is a navigation-equipped field work cloud that supports the efficiency of maintenance inspections, sales, and other operations. With this new function, inspection results can be recorded on-site for each registered work location, shared via the cloud, and reported to managers. Furthermore, users can freely create and customize inspection item formats according to the type of equipment or work content, enabling flexible operation tailored to the characteristics of the industry and site. This achieves end-to-end digitalization of inspection records previously managed on paper or in Excel, significantly reducing the burden of creating, sharing, reporting, and storing records in field operations. Combined with the already provided 'multi-location visit order optimization function' and 'image/PDF file addition function per work location,' it enables the digitalization of the entire field operation workflow: planning → travel → inspection work → recording → sharing/reporting. [Background] In field operations such as equipment inspection and infrastructure maintenance, the tasks of recording, sharing, and reporting on-site inspection results occur daily. Traditionally, recording using paper inspection slips or Excel sheets was common, leading to the following issues: - Time-consuming filling, transcription, and aggregation of record slips, with office compilation work becoming dependent on specific individuals. - Paper records carry a risk of loss, and searching and analyzing past data is difficult. - Despite inspection items differing by equipment or task type, generic formats are often reused, leading to mismatches with actual site conditions. - Inspection results are often shared and reported only verbally on-site, preventing managers from grasping the situation in real time. In response to these issues, there has been a growing need for end-to-end digitalization from travel to inspection recording. [New Functions] ■ Per-Location Inspection Recording Function Inspection results can be recorded on-site for each work location registered in Gorillada PRO using a smartphone or tablet. The recorded inspection data is stored on the cloud and can be immediately viewed from the office, enabling instant sharing with other workers and reporting to managers, facilitating smooth information sharing between the field and the office. Past inspection history can also be viewed chronologically by location, making it easy to understand changes in equipment condition and the history of responses. ■ Free Creation and Editing of Inspection Formats Users can freely create and edit inspection item formats. Depending on the type of equipment (e.g., utility poles, streetlights, base stations, outdoor advertisements) or type of work (e.g., periodic inspection, emergency response, cleaning), dedicated formats containing only the necessary items can be prepared, enabling inspection operations tailored to actual site conditions. By using multiple formats, a single app can handle diverse tasks. [Expected Use Cases] ■ Maintenance work for infrastructure, streetlights, outdoor advertisements, etc. Even for equipment without an address, inspection records can be linked to registered locations on Gorillada PRO, preventing information discrepancies between the field and the office and reducing inspection omissions or duplicate responses. ■ Periodic and statutory inspection work For periodic inspections with defined items, such as elevators, fire protection equipment, and water tanks, creating and using dedicated formats can both prevent omissions in recording and improve the efficiency of report creation. [Future Outlook] Gorillada PRO will continue to support smoother collaboration between the field and the office and improve productivity in patrol inspection operations. [Interested in Gorillada PRO?] A one-month free trial is currently available to experience Gorillada PRO. Interested parties can apply via the website below. ▼ Official Website https://gorillada.automotive.panasonic.com/pro ▼ Inquiry Form https://gorillada.automotive.panasonic.com/pro/contact Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. is a global company headquartered in Japan with subsidiaries in eight countries. As a Tier 1 supplier, it provides advanced technologies, including infotainment systems, to domestic and international automakers, contributing to the creation of comfortable, safe, and secure vehicles. Its corporate vision is to become the world's number one 'Mobility Design' company, meeting the expectations of customers worldwide with human-centric technology. The company will change its name to 'Mobitera Co., Ltd.' effective April 1, 2027. https://automotive.panasonic.com/