Panasonic Robotics contributes to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Panasonic provided robots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) that were able to actively perform manual missions or help people fulfill their missions. In Bawang, where human-friendly robots can help support a safe and comfortable lifestyle, the company is working to realize Tokyo's vision of 2020 as "the most innovative Olympic Games in history and bringing positive change to the world."

Panasonic Robotics contributes to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

　　AS ANNOUNCED ON MARCH 15, 2019, THE POWER-ASSISTED SUIT "ATOUN MODEL Y" HAS BEEN OFFERED TO THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS TO HELP REDUCE THE PRESSURE ON THE WEARER'S LOWER BACK WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING ATHLETES' LUGGAGE AND EQUIPMENT. In addition, there are three other Panasonic robots that operate behind the scenes. A robot vacuum cleaner development model actively cleans the floor at one of the Tokyo 2020 venues, a power-assisted suit "ATOUN HIMICO" assists volunteers and staff in long-term walking during the Olympic Games, and an "ATOUN MODEL Y + kote" "ATOUN MODEL Y" with an arm to support the transportation of sports equipment.

First and foremost, the robot vacuum cleaner for future development has been cleaning the floor in the common areas of the Main Press Center (MPC) since July 19 and will fulfill its mission until September 5, 2021. Equipped with cameras and LiDAR*1, the robot actively and accurately recognizes people, walls, and obstacles around it, and safely cleans the floor from one place to another without having to prepare the area in advance. They help reduce the burden on cleaning staff during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In addition, the Panasonic nanoe™X*2 skill used in the dust box inhibits bacteria*3 and creates a clean and comfortable environment for people in the MPC.

In addition, the "ATOUN HIMICO" is equipped with sensors that detect walking movements and assist them in lifting and lowering their legs when walking inward, and the motor at the waist and the support for both knees are connected by wires to help reduce the fatigue of race staff. This helps to reduce the fatigue of staff who walk around for long periods of time.

Thirdly, the "ATOUN MOEDL Y + kote" is a power support suit that supports the "ATOUN MODEL Y" waist and the "+ kote" arms together. The "ATOUN MODEL Y" is already used at airports, factories, as well as at logistics centers, construction sites and farms to assist in the transfer of heavy loads. They will also assist the staff supporting the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic para weightlifting competition. By attaching "+kote" to the "ATOUN MODEL Y", the crew was able to receive not only lumbar support, but also additional arm support. The elasticity of the shoulder motor and the hand connection line supports the arm when pulling, lifting, and transferring items, and then improves work efficiency and reduces work fatigue. The Power Assist Suit is a Paralympic-only category and does not include United States marketing rights. Regarding robot vacuums, Panasonic has global marketing rights except for the Americas and Australia.

Panasonic is participating in the "Tokyo 2020 Robotics Project", which is being organized by the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee in collaboration with roboticists, the national government (Cabinet Secretariat, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Skills, Economy, Trade and Industry), the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Olympic Games. Panasonic will assist in hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games by providing preemptive, human-friendly robots.

Panasonic Robotics contributes to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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