photo:Hearings aid, vacuum cleaner, and other Universal Design products that support aging societies, along with a smiling elderly couple. photo:Hearings aid, vacuum cleaner, and other Universal Design products that support aging societies, along with a smiling elderly couple.

Be able to do what you want, whatever your age. Make things easier to see, easier to use, and,
from time to time, take the load off.
Panasonic’s UD for supporting an aging society

photo:goggles that simulate cataracts
Research into "ease of seeing" using goggles that simulate cataracts.
photo:Research into movements, loads, and mobility to scientifically assess &quotease of use."
Research into movements, loads, and mobility to scientifically assess "ease of use."

Panasonic has been research seniors since 1990, developing products that are designed for the elderly.
For example, we create goggles that reproduce how people with cataracts see, and work on ways to make things easier see for seniors.
Or, we create digital simulations of physical burdens, or use devices that simulate what being elderly is like, working on ways to help seniors move about easily.
We are working on many different ways to be able to do what you want, whatever your age.

Examples of UD products for supporting an aging society

Easy to straddle, so easy to get and out of. The Smile Bathtub is a new shape of bathtub that allows you to immerse yourself to your shoulders.
The sides have been dropped by 5 cm, making it easier to get your legs over.
With less difference in level between the floor and the bottom of the tub, it's easier to remain stable when moving.

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Product photo of Smile Bathtub
The sides have been dropped by 5 cm, making it easier to get your legs over.  With less difference in level between the floor and the bottom of the tub, it's easier to remain stable when moving.
Smile Bathtub concept

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

We reconsidered the materials used in the body and components to make them as lightweight as possible.
A 2kg* lightweight vacuum cleaner that even lightens your mood!
*Weight of main unit

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Product photo of J Concept bag-type vacuum cleaner

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There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Easy-to-carry design, Illuminated notifications There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Easy-to-carry design, Illuminated notifications

Just pull it out from the Clean Dock and start cleaning. Being a separated style, it can clean things without feeling heavy.
Each time you charge it, the Clean Dock will automatically collect the waste from inside the vacuum. Simple, clean disposal of rubbish that only requires replacing a paper bag about once every 50 days.

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Product photo of separate-style cordless stick vacuum cleaner
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The Clean Dock automatically collects waste

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There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Somatic measures, Easy-to-care design There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Somatic measures, Easy-to-care design

By setting the “Prevent unwanted calls”* function, the telephone will respond before it actually starts ringing, playing a message that informs the other person that their call will be recorded.When taking a call, the ring tone and warning announcement will be replayed one after the other, and if you pick up the phone, your conversation will be automatically recorded.
It also has a temperature and humidity alarm to warn about heat stroke and dryness.

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Product photo of telephone
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Product photo of fax

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There are 5 UD compatible items, Measures for peace of mind, Auditory measures, Voice guidance, Visual measures, Illuminated notifications There are 5 UD compatible items, Measures for peace of mind, Auditory measures, Voice guidance, Visual measures, Illuminated notifications

We reduced the size of the home elevator for easier and simpler installation, while maintaining minimal size for wheelchairs.

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Product photo of Home Elevator

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There are 4 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Wheelchair accessibility, Easy-to-press buttons, Voice guidance There are 4 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Wheelchair accessibility, Easy-to-press buttons, Voice guidance

The self-cleaning filter works when used in high places, making it easy to maintain.

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How the Air Conditioner with Filter Cleaning Robot works

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There are 2 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Easy-to-care design There are 2 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Easy-to-care design

Thoroughly cleans the bowl with bubbles and running water each time you flush.
A cushion of bubbles prevents dirt from flying up from the bowl.

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Product photo of Fully Self-cleaning Toilet Alauno

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There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Easy-to-care design, Braille indications There are 3 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Easy-to-care design, Braille indications

This product reduces the cleaning frequency to once every 10 years with a new design that shakes off oil with high-speed rotation.

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Product photo of Range Hood with Hydrophilic and Fluorine Coating

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There are 2 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Easy-to-care design There are 2 UD compatible items, Somatic measures, Easy-to-care design

The rechargeable hearing aid is easy to use and care for, even for elderly people.It uses wireless charging technology with a built-in rechargeable battery.Simply place it on the charger.

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Product photo of Rechargeable Receiver-In-Canal Hearing Aid

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There are 3 UD compatible items, Auditory measures,Voice guidance,Easy-to-care design There are 3 UD compatible items, Auditory measures,Voice guidance,Easy-to-care design

With features such as cloud-based services and concierge-like visitor reception, this intercom system enhances communication features to provide comfortable and secure home living.

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Product photo of Clouge Apartment Intercom System

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There are 3 UD compatible items, Measures for peace of mind, Large buttons, Multilingual support There are 3 UD compatible items, Measures for peace of mind, Large buttons, Multilingual support

With handy outlets, it makes it easy to use cooking appliances on the counter.

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Product photo of Cooking Outlet

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There are 2 UD compatible items, Comfortable posture, Easy-to-care design There are 2 UD compatible items, Comfortable posture, Easy-to-care design

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

A tool is sold separately on the assumption of connection to the app. The package is designed so anyone can make the connection easily. When you open the box, you will find a card with instructions on how to connect to the app.

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Easy-access package design
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Product photo of IoT compatible weight detection plates for refrigerators

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There are 2 UD compatible items, Measures for peace of mind, Online support There are 2 UD compatible items, Measures for peace of mind, Online support

The number of replacement blades is printed larger, as it varies by electric shaver model. This makes it easier to spot in crowded, confusing shop shelves.

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Revamped Japan-use shavers
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Product photo of package of replacement blades for Japan-use shavers

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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