Human-Robot Collaboration

The goal is to develop an intuitive assistive robot that, thanks to its ease of use and programming, can perform a wide variety of tasks on large components.

The objective of this project is the development of reconfigurable and flexible automated systems for future aircraft production. The planned work encompasses the further development of modular, mobile, robot-based production systems -taking into account aviation-specific constraints such as rapid referencing and high precision - as well as the creation of the necessary IT solutions to flexibly integrate these modules into an overall system.

The "xito" platform - the result of the SeRoNet research project -brings together robotics providers and users, enabling them to jointly create solutions. On October 28 and 29, 2021 a public virtual conference will demonstrate how xito -thanks in part to IPA technologies -facilitates entry into robotic automation and can help small and medium-sized enterprises generate greater added value.

The project “Adaptive Assembly Assistance and Interaction System Using 3D Scene Analysis and Intuitive Human-Machine Communication,” or MonSiKo for short, focused on providing assembly support through modern sensor and communication technologies.

Gesture-based programming relies on stereo vision. This involves the use of two 2-D cameras positioned in the room, which enable reliable detection of gestures and components.

Health issues resulting from poor posture in the workplace represent a major challenge of our time. PowerGrasp, a textile exosuit, prevents these issues through ergonomic support and force assistance.

Robot-based systems are becoming increasingly complex and the number of integrated robots is also on the rise. A multitude of robots with overlapping workspaces inevitably results in a higher risk of collisions. The path planning framework developed at Fraunhofer IWU addresses these challenges by integrating state-of-the-art path planning algorithms.