Successful Project Closing Event at BLG Autotec

On November 29, 2024, the closing event of the MEXOT project took place at BLG Autotec in Bremerhaven. Together with project partners BLG, ELROTEC, and BIBA, as well as the project sponsor TÜV Rheinland Consulting, the results of the project were presented and celebrated. A particular highlight was the live…

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Final Project Video for MEXOT: Efficient and Ergonomic Work with Exoskeletons and Autonomous Transport Systems

At BLG's site in Bremerhaven, various vehicle reconditioning activities are carried out. Many of these tasks are physically demanding, such as lifting heavy loads in picking operations or performing assembly work. The increased physical strain leads to high employee absence rates, which in turn reduces overall workplace productivity. Additionally, manual…

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Improved Working Conditions through Exoskeletons and Automation: Early Success in BLG Field Tests

The various field tests conducted at BLG have been successfully completed. The tests included sensory exoskeletons with a gamification app as well as the use and interaction with an autonomous mobile robot. Finally, the interaction of all systems as an integrated system was also tested. Initial findings showed that ergonomic…

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Human-Robot Interaction: Collaboration of Employees with Autonomous Mobile Robots

With the aim of implementing various forms of cooperation between employees and autonomous mobile robots, innovative systems were developed as part of the MEXOT research project. This includes smartphone-integrated QR code recognition to request autonomous transport systems as needed. The transport system can be summoned to a target position using…

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Exoskeleton with sensors and Gamification: Reward System for Ergonomic Work

With the goal of improving ergonomic work practices in warehouse logistics, a sensor system that can be integrated into exoskeletons was developed at BIBA, in combination with a gamification app. The basic idea is to promote ergonomic behavior through rewards. The exoskeleton is equipped with multiple sensors that can detect…

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5th successful consortium meeting: completion of the development and integration of the overall system.

The development and integration of all subsystems of the overall system have been successfully completed, and their functionality has been thoroughly validated in the laboratory. This marks the achievement of the project's fourth milestone. The project's progress spans numerous areas. A key focus was on the further development of the…

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Field Test at BLG for the Evaluation of the Driverless Transport System in Combination with the Interactive Smartphone App in the Warehouse and Assembly Line

In the pursuit of increased efficiency and technological advancement, BLG is currently conducting a field test. This test evaluates the interaction between a Driverless Transport System (FTS) and an interactive smartphone app, which is used both in the warehouse and on the assembly line. The FTS automatically follows employees’ requests…

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Ongoing field tests at BLG for evaluating the sensor system in combination with the incentive platform smartphone app

The sensor system in combination with the incentive platform smartphone app will be tested in the field by operational employees at BLG over the next few weeks. The functionality and impact of using exoskeletons and the incentive platform will be evaluated with regard to ergonomic working methods. The app allows…

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A Portable Localization System for Dynamic AGV Positioning in Indoor Warehouses

The integration of Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) into smart factories is transforming modern manufacturing, creating coexistence between humans and robotic systems. In this evolving landscape, one critical aspect is the seamless coordination of AGVs and human workers within factory settings. To achieve this, our research presents a portable indoor localization…

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4th Successful Consortium Meeting

At the fourth consortium meeting, the current development progress and the achievement of the third milestone were discussed. This includes the completion of the development of the intelligent autonomous transport subsystem; the prototypes for interaction are available for further optimisation. The developed systems were also presented in the development halls…

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