Awards

【IAUD Award 2014 Grand Award】

Establishing the Universal Design technique of examine a fixed quantity Universal Design and internal authorize system

In order to create the products which are considered as Universal Design with high level continuously, we based on these three points as below.
1. Examining from the consumer’s point of view by using network between users. 2. Making the products more visible and fixed quantity by using the human engineering techniques. 3. inputting the development based on UD philosophy. Based upon these points, Panasonic has established the UD products development process from the planning stage to the promoting of the products after the release. We are creating more than 170 considered as UD products.

【IAUD Award 2014 Gold Award】

Hybrid battery Hoover which can be used as a battery at emergencies.

“Hybrid Electric Hoover” which can be used with or without cable as it has both functions chargeable and alternate current. This product can be used with cables for places where there are full of rubbishes and if users wants to clean properly and also can be used without the code forstairs and corridors, as well as for cars or for places without sockets. This one product correspond various needs. New invention of High battery charge function “High Power Lithium Eon Battery” can be used as a back-up for emergencies.

【IAUD Award 2014 Gold Award】

The Shower

Comparing to a Hand shower, it’s less pressure on the body, The users can feel as the shower is embracing your body and also it warms the body up simply by just sitting down. We’ve managed to actualise the shower which has wide and round with fine-grained by devising on arm and nozzle. And also, it is acceptable for any body type of users as the nozzle arm and the nozzle’s direction can be adjusted with precise angles. This shower can be attached in a 0.75 Tsubo size (24.91 foot) bath room for standing use or sitting down. We’ve actualized more various ways of spending time in taking shower.

【IAUD Award 2014 Silver Award】

Full automatic Toilet “Arau-no (with arm rest)”

We’ve managed to reduce the pressure on user’s legs and knees by using the arm rest when users stand up and sit down. We’ve managed to reduce the time of cleaning by using the organic grass material which repels dirt and it has self-clean function which cleans automatically with bubble and the quantity of water, each time it flushes. Moreover, having adapted “Triple stains guard”, it guards stains the splash of urine.

【IAUD Award 2014 Silver Award】

Risho Assist Bed ”Risho-ne” (Risho means to get out of the bed, and “Ne” means “Sleep”)

Risho-ne Assist Bed makes users easier to move from beds to wheel-chairs. Users who needs from helpers can easily adjust seating level, therefore their daily life style can be expanded as they don’t need to stay in their bed or room. Also, it doesn’t require many helpers, one person can easily control safely, therefore, the pressures on the helpers can be hugely reduced.

The Winner of Encouragement Award: KDA Chairman’s Award

Digital High Definition Video Camera HC-BKK1 for Education

This friendly magnifying glass design Digital Camera for education has live broadcast function with easy key layout and pictogram. It can be used as a wide range of communication tool for intellectual training such as writing their observations of plants and animals in wild.
※You can also project the image of live broadcast or recorded video on TV screen or electric black board in the classroom.

The Winner of Special Award: Special Jury Award

Multiple Battery Light BF-BM10

Any batteries from D to AA can be used and no need to look for a switch to turn the light on as you just need to switch it on by turning the head part around.
By adding large type of handle on the compact body, we have made it easier to use even for children.
“Multiple Battery Light” have received good evaluations as it’s suitable for children’s hand to hold and useful to reuse the same batteries for toys, if you keep it in children’s room