Robot Companion: A mobile helper in case of need
Robot Companion is a framework to implement robot tracking systems in a simple and cost-saving way. For this purpose, IGMR develops methods for tracking with different sensors (laser, radar, camera), agile path planning and actuation.
The current objective of Robot Companion is to provide a robot for emergency rescue. In doing so, the robot will autonomously follow first responders and enable the transport of materials and equipment, as well as the removal of debris and casualties. A first path to this vision was implemented with the basic module. The basic module has methods for tracking with a camera and laser, and enables autonomous tracking of an operator.
The video shows the tracks of the vertical and horizontal trackers, as well as the state of detection (top right). In a tracking test, 100% accuracy was achieved at low speeds.
https://youtu.be/imU8j2zlQrQ
Project website:
https://www.igmr.rwth-aachen.de/index.php/de/rob/rob-comp
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Next Generation – developing inclusive work with flexible robot solutions
Person sits at a production workplace and is supported by a collaborative robot.
The Next Generation project aims to develop inclusive workplaces with the help of human-robot collaboration (HRC) in order to improve the quality of life.
People with severe and multiple disabilities usually work below their personal cognitive abilities. This causes great dissatisfaction.
For this reason, the project “Next Generation – developing inclusive work with flexible robot solutions” develops workplaces with the aid of human-robot collaboration (HRC).
The project is intended to enable people with disabilities to participate in working life. This can increase the quality of life as well as self-determination and positive personality development.
For tasks from industry, numerous companies from the Cologne area were asked to provide possible sample applications for the conception of the inclusive workplace.
In the process, two activities at Buschhoff Stanztechnik GmbH & Co. KG and at Cölner Hofbräu P. Josef Früh KG were selected. The conception and implementation can now begin. Further up-to-date information is available on the website of the Next Generation project.
Website Next Generation-Project.
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Driverless transport systems
Image source: TRAPO AG
Autonomous transportations systems are being integrated into modern plants and warehouses. Trapo AG has developed with the support of IGMR of RWTH Aachen University a leading product in the industry, the Trapo Transport Shuttle (TTS). The IGMR staff was involved in the development and integration of the localization and navigation algorithms, in the creation of the state machines that determine the behavior of the TTS, and in the intensive testing phases. All methods and algorithms were integrated and configured in the ROS middleware. The whole system has already been successfully put into operation at the customer.
Contact person:
Stefan Bezrucav
Markus Schmitz
Cooperative mobile packaging in production lines in the “Internet of Production”
Applications of mobile manipulation in production lines of the “Factory of Future”.
Internet of Production (IoP) has the vision to enable cross-domain collaboration in production lines on a new level. Mobilization of robotic agents and resources are the essences of the production lines of the Factory of Future. To enable robotic agents to react to the changes in production lines, we at IGMR are developing online motion planning and control strategies for mobile manipulators in dynamic situations.
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Further information on the Internet of Production:
https://www.igmr.rwth-aachen.de/index.php/de/rob/rob-iop
https://www.iop.rwth-aachen.de
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Multidirectional additive manufacturing in arc welding process
In collaboration with the ISF, RWTH Aachen, we at IGMR are researching Multidirectional Additive Manufacturing. In this application for the production of metal components.
Multidirectional Additive Manufacturing enables the production of complex components without support structures, both in the classic FDM process with plastic and with layer-by-layer buildup in the arc welding process. At IGMR, the entire process chain of additive manufacturing is being extended to meet the special challenges of this process from a robotic perspective. This includes the slicing of a virtual component into layers, the subsequent planning of a collision-free structure, the generation of executable robot paths for filling the layers as well as the necessary trajectory planning.
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Contact person:
Markus Schmitz
Carlo Weidemann
https://youtu.be/vYejNjBSUp8
Industrial project Trapo Loading System
Image source: Pressemitteilung Trapo AG
IGMR – RWTH Aachen supports Trapo AG in the development and integration of trajectory planning and trajectory execution algorithms, environment perception and communication with the PLC for the new Trapo Loading System robot.
Link to the press release of Trapo AG:
https://www.trapo.de/de/presse/artikel/das-tls-3600-entzerrt-die-gefahrenzone-im-be-und-entladebereich/
Contact person:
Stefan Bezrucav
Markus Schmitz
SLAM validation using iGPS
For the validation of localization and mapping algorithms (SLAM) for mobile robots, we use at IGMR the indoor Global Positioning System from Nikon.
SLAM is a classical problem in mobile robotics and still a current and challenging research topic. The current developments are focused in improving SLAM algorithms with respect to a high accuracy, generality, and robustness. For this reason, we validate our SLAM algorithms for mobile robotics with the Nikon iGPS which is used to generate a ground truth with a frequency of 40 Hz and an accuracy of 0.2 mm. In this way, critical inaccuracies and loop closure methods can be much better quantified and analyzed.
Project page:
Bots2Rec
Contact person:
Simon Schläger
Erfolg des IGMR bei der Fanuc Olympiade 2020
Carlo Weidemann und Alexander Vuchkov gewinnen als Team des IGMR – RWTH Aachen die Fanuc Olympiade 2020
Internetseite:
http://fanuc-olympiade.de/
Link zum Video von Fanuc Deutschland bei Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=657843784780632
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Igus Delta Demonstrator
Sebastian Lüke developed a demonstrator including control, trajectory planning and user interface for the igus Delta modular system as part of his master’s thesis.
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Multidirectional Additive Manufacturing
In the new DFG project, components are manufactured with robots using wire arc additive manufacturing. Multidirectionality is to be exploited in the process.
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