This press release was issued by Panasonic Group.
Panasonic R&D Center Singapore (PRDCSG) today announced the opening of its new “Innovation Hub” at Punggol Digital District (PDD). This space is Panasonic’s flagship innovation hub in Singapore and Southeast Asia, dedicated to developing and testing AI-powered smart building technologies and robotics solutions. PDD is an innovation ecosystem for digital leaders in key tech sectors, and Singapore’s first district to enable testbedding of smart solutions through its Open Digital Platform (ODP).
The Innovation Hub is an open-concept facility that serves as a testing ground for new AI-driven sustainable technologies, a showcase for Panasonic’s latest innovations, and a space to build partnerships with industry leaders, universities, and government agencies. Leveraging Singapore’s Smart Nation ecosystem and strategic location, the Innovation Hub will help expand Panasonic’s global reach and impact.
“The launch of our Innovation Hub represents a key initiative in realizing Panasonic Group’s mission of an ideal society where both material and spiritual well-being are fulfilled.” said Dr. Takeshi Ando, Managing Director of PRDCSG. “Through this platform, we aim not only to develop cutting-edge technologies, but also to co-create impactful solutions by collaborating with diverse partners within Singapore’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, ultimately accelerating the creation of meaningful businesses with real-world impact.”
Ms. Eai-Sy Yap, Director for New Estates Business Development and Marketing Division at JTC, added: “We are excited that Panasonic will test robot integration with gantries and lifts through the Open Digital Platform. Data generated from the testbed can improve AI and validate concepts. We welcome more companies to join Punggol Digital District, further enriching the ecosystem for innovation.”
One of the hub’s main pilot projects is an AI-driven Human-Robot-Facility automation system. Developed by Panasonic with support from JTC, this system manages autonomous building operations, transforming how facilities are run. It is integrated with the ODP, which powers PDD’s real-time digital twin. This digital twin virtually replicates the real world and provides comprehensive information. The ODP draws real-time data from various systems and sensors throughout PDD, enabling visualisation, monitoring and control of real-time conditions across the entire district. This allows for communication between different systems such as doors, turnstiles, lifts, CCTVs, and robots, making operations smarter and more efficient.
This hub also promotes open Innovation where visitors can explore Panasonic’s AI Platform for Visual Inspections, which uses blockchain-secured microservices and proprietary AI processing to automate inspection workflows and create customized report in minutes – increasing productivity up to 10 times compared with conventional process, all while keeping data secure and private. Additionally, they can experience Nessum WIREi, Panasonic’s affordable wired communication solution that turns existing building wiring into a smart network for energy management, metering, and secure smart-grid deployment without rewiring.
Located in the heart of Asia Pacific, Singapore serves as a strategic base for Panasonic to quickly adapt and expand solutions across diverse markets, especially in Southeast Asia and India’s growing market. Singapore’s advanced infrastructure and location make it the perfect launchpad for scaling these technologies throughout Asia and beyond.
Panasonic will continue to use the Innovation Hub at PDD as a springboard for global growth, working towards our goal of creating smart cities that improve lives and promote sustainability.
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