photo:Priority elevator usage guide notification service, walk training robot, and other Universal Design products that support diversity, along with a man in a wheelchair and his family. photo:Priority elevator usage guide notification service, walk training robot, and other Universal Design products that support diversity, along with a man in a wheelchair and his family.

Disabilities, gender, nationality, age:
We want to make things easier to use, with no one left behind.
Panasonic’s UD that facilitates a diverse society

photo:Research to achieve disability-friendliness

To allow everyone to equally enjoy the comfort of daily life and the enjoyment of going out.
Panasonic carries out surveys of all sorts of people, including those with disabilities.
We wear devices that simulate disabilities to verify how easy things are to use for the disabled.
Through creating products that consider disabilities, we support opportunities for everyone to play an active role in society.

Examples of UD products that facilitate a diverse society

Doorbell notifies people with hearing difficulties through sound and flashing light.

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Product photo of Doorbell with Light

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There are 2 UD compatible items, Visual measures,Illuminated notifications There are 2 UD compatible items, Visual measures,Illuminated notifications

The voice announcement of a fire can quickly alert people during an emergency.

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Product photo of Home Fire Alarm

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There are 2 UD compatible items, Visual measures,Voice guidance There are 2 UD compatible items, Visual measures,Voice guidance

People who have difficulty with complicated operations can perform basic TV operation and search TV programs and websites with natural speech.

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Product photo of TV/Blu-ray Disc Recorder

Corresponding UD marks

There are 3 UD compatible items, Auditory measures,Somatic measures,Voice input operation There are 3 UD compatible items, Auditory measures,Somatic measures,Voice input operation

This security gate manages entry and exit using facial recognition.
The system eliminates the need to open doors by using hands, making passage by wheelchair users easy and stress-free.

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Product photo of KPAS
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Illustration of KPAS in use

Corresponding UD marks

There are 4 UD compatible items, Somatic measures,Measures for peace of mind,Wheelchair accessibility,Handedness-free design There are 4 UD compatible items, Somatic measures,Measures for peace of mind,Wheelchair accessibility,Handedness-free design

Rather than restricting movement using fences or locks, we want to create towns and facilities where people can live safely while maintaining a living environment with greater freedom. We built a system to invisibly watch over the town and facilities using an AI image analysis system that detects various movements and people in next-generation smart towns where people from multiple generations live together.

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Illustration of AI camera detecting falls, congestion,
white walking sticks, and wheelchairs
One UD compatible item, Measures for peace of mind
Illustration of detecting a fall

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One UD compatible item, Measures for peace of mind One UD compatible item, Measures for peace of mind

​CHEERPHONE, developed by Panasonic, is an audio streaming service that allows users to listen to live commentary and other information while watching sports. No app is required. Just scan the QR code on your smartphone and you can tune right in to enjoy the game. CHEERPHONE was utilized at the 5th World Baseball Japan for the Physically Handicapped (World Dream baseball 2023) held on September 9-10, 2023. Even though it may appear to be a competition among able-bodied athletes at first glance, every participant in the tournament possesses some form of physical disability. In addition to the live match play-by-play and commentary, the audio streaming included information on each player's disability and special rules tailored to their disability. Through CHEERPHONE, we will continue to contribute to a new spectator experience in sports for those with disabilities.

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Fans watching the 5th World Baseball Japan for the Physically Handicapped
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Commentator booth

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There are 2 UD compatible items, Visual measures, Online support There are 2 UD compatible items, Visual measures, Online support

We hope to enable visually impaired people to get around safely by themselves by detecting and notifying them of obstacles and other hazards through the camera and AI functions of visual information support glasses.

Goal for these smart glasses. We hope to enable visually impaired people to get around safely by themselves by detecting and notifying them of obstacles and other hazards through the camera and AI functions of visual information support glasses.
Goal and basic architecture
Image: Risk detection and notification. Risk detection and notification.
Examples of independent mobility support functions

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There are 2 UD compatible items, Visual measures, Easy-to-read displays There are 2 UD compatible items, Visual measures, Easy-to-read displays

We introduced RULO Biz into the cleaning operations at an office building where people with disabilities work and established a new cleaning scheme using small commercial vacuum cleaner robots. In addition to improving work efficiency and quality, we hope to foster job satisfaction through the management system, the operation of vacuum cleaner robots, and special cleaning work that cannot be done by robots, thereby improving the skills of cleaning staff and creating new opportunities for them to play an active role.

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RULO Biz workshop for cleaning staff
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Illustration of cleaning work using RULO Biz

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One UD compatible item, Measures for peace of mind One UD compatible item, Measures for peace of mind

With design that accommodates all body shapes and AI technology that improves user safety with just the right amount of workload, this solution assists the elderly in regaining the ability and desire to walk.

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Walk-training robot concept
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Product photo of walk-training robot

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There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Measures for peace of mind, Voice guidance There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Measures for peace of mind, Voice guidance

The younger generation can be embarrassed about growing body hair, and afraid of razor blades. So we wanted to boost their motivation for shaving through colorful, easy-to-use designs.
By replacing the head and attachments, you can shave the beard, cocoon, body, and VIO in this shaver.

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Product photo of First Multi Shaver
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First Multi Shaver in use

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There are 3 UD compatible items, Measures for peace of mind,Easy-to-care design, Easy-to-carry design There are 3 UD compatible items, Measures for peace of mind,Easy-to-care design, Easy-to-carry design

Smooth check-in at the counter of medical institutions and pharmacies, even while wearing glasses or a mask. Even tall people and wheelchair users can enjoy hassle-free check-ins.

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Product photo of Facial Recognition Card Reader
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Facial Recognition Card Reader in use

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One UD compatible item, Measures for peace of mind One UD compatible item, Measures for peace of mind

The display lights up to make it easy to locate the switch in the dark.

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Product photo of Advance Series: Contactless Switch
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Advance Series: Contactless Switch in use

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There are 3 UD compatible items, Visual measures,Illuminated notifications,Measures for peace of mind There are 3 UD compatible items, Visual measures,Illuminated notifications,Measures for peace of mind

A voice readout feature to assist visually impaired TV viewers is available in models for the overseas as well as Japanese markets.
Multiple-language service is provided, varying by region, with up to 25 languages supported globally.

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Product photo of 4K TV

Corresponding UD marks

There are 3 UD compatible items, Auditory measures,Voice readout,Multilingual support There are 3 UD compatible items, Auditory measures,Voice readout,Multilingual support

Just sit and wash to warm your whole body. A shower you can use in a relaxed position, avoiding stress on your body.

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The Shower in use

Corresponding UD marks

There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures,Measures for peace of mind,Comfortable posture There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures,Measures for peace of mind,Comfortable posture