PIMT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: So Kaihatsu) has announced the launch of its mobile unmanned sales robot "PIMT-0". The company was founded independently in January 2026 after business verification at Panasonic Holdings Corporation. Note that there is no capital participation by Panasonic Holdings Corporation. The first practical operation will begin on April 6 at Narita International Airport. By changing sales locations in accordance with changes in passenger flows caused by flight operations, PIMT will contribute to enhancing the airport's appeal and profitability. Continuous practical operation of a remote-controlled small unmanned sales robot equipped with a centralized sales, promotion, and management app is a rare initiative in Japan.
### Implementation of Next-Generation Sales Solutions Condensing Expertise PIMT Co., Ltd. has begun practical operation at Narita International Airport, representing Japan's aerial gateway, based on the expertise cultivated in demonstration experiments prior to its founding. Utilizing a dedicated application that provides one-stop support for efficient "sales, promotion, and management" and "purchasing experience design" that meticulously calculates purchasing behavior on-site. By constructing advanced operations, stable commercial operation is realized in various locations. Note that practical operation at Narita International Airport will be handled by Mashup Co., Ltd. and the Narita International Airport Promotion Foundation.
Business Start Date and Time: April 6, 2026, 10:00 - Operating Style: 365 days Operating Location: Narita International Airport Terminal 1, Post-Security (International) Area
### A "Moving Sales Floor" Close to Fluctuations in Human Flow Improves Purchasing Experience and Profitability Passenger dwelling locations near boarding gates change constantly depending on flight operations. Because PIMT-0 can change its sales floor to the optimal location according to the human flow at any given time, it reduces the burden on passengers moving around the large airport. It can also entertain passengers by providing unique purchasing experiences and new photo spots. This is a solution not limited to airports, but also for operators of commercial and leisure facilities, turning areas where revenue was unstable due to human flow fluctuations and where it was previously difficult to set up stores into reliable sources of revenue.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product
- Products / services: PIMT-0