On April 25, Panasonic Holdings announced that in the proposal for the FY2024 automated delivery robot operation outsourcing project implemented by Saga Prefecture, the introduction of the automated delivery robot “Hakobo” based on its track record of providing various services and the notification system. It was announced that the company was selected based on its track record and ability to provide long-term services.
From April 28, 2024, autonomous driving will begin around SAGA Sunrise Park in Saga City using Jacobo and remote operation services.
The content (scheduled) of the automatic transport robot “Hakobo” and remote operation service is “Hakobo (1 robot) will automatically travel between SAGA Arena and Saga City Cultural Hall and deliver documents and other luggage,” “Tokyo・Operators constantly monitor the condition of Jacobo from remote monitoring systems installed in Kanagawa and Osaka.In case of an emergency, operators can also operate the Jacobo remotely. (October 2024) is scheduled to run every day.During this period, we are considering replacing the Jacobo cabin and providing services other than delivery, such as product sales.
The period is from April 28, 2024 to March 28, 2025.
In Saga Prefecture’s business outsourcing business, we aim to solve social issues that Saga Prefecture is facing, such as labor shortages in the logistics field and people who are vulnerable to shopping. We provide remote operation services that have supported Jacobo’s stable operation. By smoothly introducing the system based on a notification system and operating it regularly for about a year, we will support the first step towards a society where running robots becomes a daily sight.
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