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In the Robo-Mate project, researchers and engineers from 12 partner organizations, including Fraunhofer IAO, are developing an exoskeleton that reduces the risks of back injuries for workers who have to handle heavy goods manually, for example in the dismantling or automobile industry. The device consists of a core module that protects the trunk from overly high compression forces. Additionally, arm or leg modules can be attached that serve purposes specific to the industry and task in question, for example recognizing work pieces, recording operations or providing information on a head-up display. The aim of the project, funded by the European Union, is two-fold: to increase productivity and to improve operational health and safety in factories. .
First prototypes of trunk and arm modules are going to be presented on 12 June at Fraunhofer IAO in Stuttgart.
Program
Renowned speakers will present the project
First on-site demonstration of the Robo-Mate trunk and arm modules
3D visualizations and simulations of advanced manufacturing environments integrating exoskeletons
Discussions with Robo-Mate experts
Developing a device that reduces the risks of back injuries and increases productivity is not only relevant to the individual workers and company, it is also relevant on an economic level: Workplace injuries cost the European societies up to four percent of their gross domestic product and 25 percent of Europeans experience back injuries due to work. Additionally, the project creates knowledge and expertise in the robotics market sector, which is estimated to double to 66 billion dollars within the next 15 years.
Information on participating / attending:
The participation is free of charge. Registration is mandatory. Please register at www.robo-mate.eu/workshop
Date:
06/12/2015 09:00 - 06/12/2015 15:30
Event venue:
Fraunhofer-Institutszentrum Stuttgart – Zentrum für Virtuelles Engineering ZVE
70569 Stuttgart
Baden-Württemberg
Germany
Target group:
Business and commerce, Journalists
Email address:
Relevance:
transregional, national
Subject areas:
Information technology, Nutrition / healthcare / nursing
Types of events:
Presentation / colloquium / lecture
Entry:
05/06/2015
Sender/author:
Juliane Segedi
Department:
Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event50846
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