無人搬送車、遠隔操作で障害物回避 eve autonomyとパナソニックが実証

Eve autonomy's eve auto service operates at approximately 60 locations nationwide with around 100 vehicles and leads Japan's outdoor transport sector within factory and plant grounds. The system uses advanced autonomous driving technology (SAE Level 4) combined with reliable EV carts to enable 24-hour unmanned operation even in rain and at night. However, real-world factory and plant environments present frequent unplanned situations—such as equipment construction work—that can stop autonomous vehicles.

Panasonic's X-Area Remote system brings AI-powered remote monitoring and operation capabilities across airports, factories, and logistics facilities. By integrating eve auto with X-Area Remote, the companies created a unified solution that allows human operators to monitor and intervene when needed, without requiring specialized driving skill or on-site presence. The Negishi refinery case study demonstrates the practical value: staff can now handle obstacle avoidance from the office during normal work hours, eliminating both travel burden and the need for protective equipment. This integration represents a step toward fully unmanned transport operations by adding a reliable human-in-the-loop capability for edge cases that pure autonomous systems cannot yet handle independently.

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