Panasonic HD Launches Global Licensing of AI Platform for Visual Inspection

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Osaka, Japan, March 13, 2026 - Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) today announced the global launch of licensing for its AI Platform for Visual Inspection, developed by Panasonic R&D Center Singapore, to help automate and advance a wide range of field operations, including infrastructure inspection, construction quality inspection, factory safety management, and production-line quality inspection. This also marks Panasonic HD’s first initiative to globally license technologies and solutions originating from Panasonic R&D Center Singapore.

Established in 1990, Panasonic R&D Center Singapore has long led the Panasonic Group’s research and development in digital technologies, including AV signal processing technologies such as TV image processing, and has built deep expertise in image-related technologies over many years. More recently, Panasonic R&D Center Singapore has advanced AI-centered technology development across a broad range of business domains—from algorithm development to system implementation—including home appliances, professional AV equipment, facial recognition, and automotive applications. This technological heritage has provided a strong foundation for the development of visual inspection solutions.

Developed as a platform-based solution, the AI Platform for Visual Inspection provides end-to-end support for the full AI adoption process required for visual inspection—including data utilization, model training, validation, deployment, reporting, and operation/monitoring. This helps reduce the burden of ramp-up, validation, and ongoing operation associated with bespoke development, while enabling partners to scale smoothly from proof of concept (PoC) to commercial deployment and support business growth. The platform also supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, enabling operation with appropriate consideration for security and privacy requirements in settings that handle sensitive data.

Applicable to a broad range of operations where automation is needed, the technology can be used for inspection and construction quality assurance in the construction and infrastructure sectors, factory and plant safety monitoring using CCTV systems, and quality inspection on production lines. Panasonic HD will continue to expand partnerships across industries and regions to accelerate global deployment of this platform.

Key Features of the AI Platform for Visual Inspection

1. End-to-End AI Platform Scalable Across Multiple Industries and Devices

The platform adopts a flexible architecture capable of handling diverse input devices—including drones, robots, CCTV systems, and industrial PCs—within a unified framework. Targeting applications across construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and smart city domains, it covers the entire AI lifecycle from data ingestion and model training to deployment, operational monitoring, and maintenance. This enables partners to scale from PoC to commercial deployment on a single platform, minimizing rework while supporting continuous expansion.

2. Design Emphasizing Data Trustworthiness and Security

By incorporating blockchain-based data management, the platform ensures data integrity and privacy protection for inspection data. In addition to supporting ultra-low-latency on-premises operations with strong consideration for data sovereignty, the platform also supports cloud and hybrid configurations, allowing customers to select optimal deployment models according to site and operational requirements.

3. High Practicality Proven Through Real-World Visual Inspection and Safety Monitoring Use Cases

The platform integrates workflows refined through real-world operations such as building facade inspection, safety monitoring using surveillance cameras, and visual inspection in manufacturing environments. These capabilities contribute to shorter inspection and reporting lead times and improved field productivity. Furthermore, the platform supports auditability and accountability through structured data management and reporting mechanisms, facilitating compliance with regulatory frameworks and operational rules.

Adoption by NovaPeak’s “LiveInspect.AI” Drone-Based Inspection Solution

The AI Platform for Visual Inspection has been adopted by NovaPeak Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based drone service provider, for its building facade inspection solution “LiveInspect.AI,” recognizing the platform’s robustness and scalability.

With extensive experience in regulatory- and safety-critical environments, including facade inspections of more than 1,000 buildings in Singapore, NovaPeak combines drone-based data capture with AI-powered analysis and reporting. By meeting operational requirements for quality, stability, and auditability, the platform supports reliable deployment across large scale inspection programs.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, Panasonic HD will position this platform as a core foundation for collaboration with domestic and international partners across sectors including construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, public services, and logistics. By rapidly delivering AI technologies developed and refined at Panasonic R&D Center Singapore to a broader range of organizations and field environments, Panasonic HD aims to contribute to improved infrastructure safety, workforce efficiency, and the simultaneous achievement of high quality and productivity in field operations.

Related Information

Panasonic R&D Center Singapore Website
https://research.sg.panasonic.com

[Press release]ISDN Holdings' NovaPeak Partners with Panasonic HD to Scale LiveInspect.AI Globally (March 13, 2026)
https://www.panasonic.com/sg/corporate/news/articles/isdn-holdings-novapeak-partners-with-panasonic-hd-to-scale-liveinspect-ai-globally.html

Contact Information

Panasonic Media Contact
Panasonic R&D Center Singapore
Email: Inquiry-prdcsg@sg.panasonic.com

About the Panasonic Group

Founded in 1918, and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, devices, B2B solutions and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022, with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company. The Group reported consolidated net sales of 8,458.2 billion yen for the year ended March 31, 2025. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: https://holdings.panasonic/global/

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