Input modalities and visualisation terminals

Based on the testers' feedback, support for virtual reality (VR) glasses was implemented for the system visualisation in addition to the display via a desktop application. Instead of having to switch between the different camera positions using the controller or buttons in the user interface, users can simply move to the section of the screen that is most relevant to them, which [...].

Project´s goal

The goal is to free employees from physically demanding activities, but to use their cognitive abilities to solve complex situations at the same time. The application of fully autonomous systems is not economical in all fields of use due to variable system environments or low unit numbers. Semi-autonomous systems can help to relieve the burden on humans here, as an operator has control over the [...]

Design of a robotic system for unloading sea containers

The article outlines a new approach for the automated unloading of sea containers and presents a semi-autonomous final loading system derived from it, which was developed as part of the IRiS research project. [...]

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Strong help from fellow robot in order to unload containers in the future

Bremen, Berlin, Munich. 40-foot standard containers are the most common sea containers worldwide. With internal dimensions of around 12 by 2.3 by 2.4 metres, they have a cargo volume of a solid 65 cubic metres and a payload of around 26 tonnes. Emptying these containers is a difficult task that is still mostly done manually in today's ports. In future, it will be done with the help of a [...]