Panasonic Connect has announced the FZ-34 and FZ-G3 as new TOUGHBOOK rugged mobile PCs and tablets. Equipped with Copilot+, the new-generation models offer enhanced durability, extended battery life and AI processing capabilities for field operations as TOUGHBOOK marks its 30th anniversary.
Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. held a launch event for new TOUGHBOOK rugged mobile PCs, introducing the large-screen FZ-34 and the FZ-G3 rugged tablet, designed for greater mobility. Equipped with Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs, the devices have evolved into Copilot+ PCs as TOUGHBOOK reaches its 30th anniversary.
The new models feature thermal management designed to combine ruggedness with extended battery life, along with new batteries. The FZ-G3 delivers up to approximately 31 hours of battery life, while the FZ-34 delivers approximately 26 hours. For expandability, modular designs and add-on options are available, allowing a single device to cover needs from the field to the office.
The demonstration covered three conditions: high temperatures, water resistance and drops. The devices passed MIL-STD-810H-compliant drop tests from 180 cm and 120 cm, while the FZ-G3 and FZ-34 demonstrated dust and water resistance equivalent to IP66. The event also introduced applications including on-device AI processing for detecting abnormalities in the field and organizing work histories.
An expert who has highlighted the impact of weather risks on field operations took part in the talk session. The speakers discussed the importance of devices and information sharing as measures against extreme weather, and introduced the products as new tools supporting greater efficiency and safety in field operations.