Detection of human beings

Project No. FFFF 0211

Status:

completed 03/2002

Aims:

Usual electrosensitive protective devices are not able to distinguish whether there is an object or (part of) a human being within the region to control. Automatic picture analysis on the basis of comparing surface structures might be a solution if modified for work safety.

Activities/Methods:

Creating a data collection of surface structures; evaluation of the system under normal and worst conditions; determination of possible malfunctions.

Results:

The system is generally suitable for specific tasks in controlling dangerous regions; malfunctions caused by shadows remain a problem to be solved.

Publications:

Präsentation des Systems (Prototyp) durch das BIA auf der Hannover-Messe 15.-20.04.2002

Last Update:

28 Nov 2002

Project

Financed by:
  • Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG)
Research institution(s):
  • Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Institut Werkzeugmaschinen und Umformtechnik, Chemnitz
Branche(s):

-cross sectoral-

Type of hazard:

mechanical hazards

Catchwords:

Arbeitsschutzsystem, Mechanische Gefährdung, Schutzmaßnahme

Description, key words:

human-machine, machine-safety

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