Panasonic reveals autonomous wheelchair and wearable robot at GITEX

Panasonic reveals autonomous wheelchair and wearable robot at GITEX

An autonomous wheelchair offering unrestrained movement for people of determination and a wearable robot that helps lift heavy objects will be the highlight at GITEX Technology Week 2020 as Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) showcases its smart mobility solutions at Dubai World Trade Centre from December 6-10. In a media release, the company said its personal mobility solutions provide freedom of movement to people of determination and the elderly through everyday scenarios in unpredictable human environments.

Panasonic is partnering with Etisalat to bring smart solutions that focus on health and to empower people of determination by tapping into 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and IoT technologies. Panasonic is showcasing its autonomous wheelchair, PiiMO, which features object recognition, autonomous driving and controls via an app. Another Panasonic highlight at GITEX is the ATOUN MODEL Y, a high-tech wearable power assist suit that alleviates work-induced burden on the waist - useful for people working in warehouses, for example.

The company's robotic mobility solutions are designed to tackle social challenges such as elderly care, healthcare and labour shortages while meeting the rising demand for non face-to-face healthcare services due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

40th GITEX Technology Week is set to open on December 6