BRACKNELL, UK, April 23, 2018 — Panasonic today announced the fully rugged Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet with integrated Intel® RealSense 3D camera designed to measure and process 3D dimensions on the go. The solution, launched today at Hannover Messe in Germany, is ideal for use in a wide range of industry applications including warehouse space optimisation, plant and asset maintenance, wound monitoring in healthcare and crime scene and insurance claim photos.
The handy 7" Panasonic FZ-M1 with Intel® RealSense D410 camera is a Windows-based rugged tablet that allows field workers to take and process accurate 3D measurement on the spot and use the images with other line of business applications.
The solution is already being used by healthcare professionals around the world to measure and monitor the healing of wounds and bed ulcers. The 3D camera and a specialist application can be used to quickly take 3D wound images and measurements. The approach is much faster and more accurate than traditional methods and can be used by a wider range of nurses and clinicians.
In asset management and maintenance the solution can be used to take photos and measure cracks in bridges or buildings quickly and accurately without having to climb ladders. It can also be used to take photos of assets and plant, such as pipelines, which can be annotated for maintenance reports and repairs.
In the logistics business, the solution can be used for fast and accurate freight and cargo measurement to optimise storage space and vehicle loading.
In law enforcement and the insurance industry, the device can be used to take accurate scene of crime images or photos of car accidents for analysis and claims processing.
The Intel® RealSense camera has a use range from 16cm up to 10m depending on the resolution and environment conditions. It is suitable for outdoor use and has an image resolution of 1280x720. The Panasonic FZ-M1 tablet with Intel® RealSense can also be customised to meet the specific needs of a business. The device can be configured at purchase so that the camera can be combined with other options, such as a barcode reader, thermal camera, wired LAN, rugged LAN, Serial Port and USB 2.0.
Jan Kaempfer, General Manager of Marketing for Panasonic Computer Product Solutions, said: "To maximise the productivity of their mobile workforces, businesses need mobile computing devices that can be configured and are flexible enough to meet the specific needs of their different workers. Just like our recently launched rugged tablet with thermal camera, the Panasonic FZ-M1 tablet with Intel® RealSense has been designed with the needs of particular users in mind. It is an ergonomic to use, yet rugged and highly accurate 3D mobile computing device built to match business requirements."
Sagi Ben Moshe, General Manager of Intel® RealSense Group said: "The combination of Panasonic's market-leading rugged tablet featuring our next generation depth technology- the Intel RealSense vision processor D4 and the D410 Depth Module create the ideal mobile computing device for mobile workers requiring accurate and useable 3D box measurement."
The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet delivers multi-task, high-performance working capabilities with its Windows 10 Pro operating system and its 6th generation Intel Core processor. For field workers, the device has a 9 hour battery life with 20 hour option and hot swap battery capabilities. The sunlight readable display can be operated with a stylus, by touchscreen and when wearing gloves. Its fully rugged and fanless design means it is drop resistant to 180cm and IP65 rated, yet compact and lightweight enough to fit into the pocket.
The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 RealSense solution is available now priced from 2,044 Euro plus VAT.
For more information on RealSense, please visit www.realsense.intel.com
About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, and B2B businesses. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2018, the company has expanded globally and now operates 495 subsidiaries and 91 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of Euro 61.711 billion for the year ended March 31, 2017. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/global
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