Development of an automatic grabbing system for logs

Objective

The technical objective of this research and development proposal is the introduction the automatic handling of wood logs in some areas of the wood processing industry. Robot techniques will be combined with distributed process control. Different types of wood and different geometries of natural logs are examined in order to optimise piling and moving.

Programme(s)

FP4-BRITE/EURAM 3 - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of industrial and materials technologies, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

0101 - Incorporation of new technologies into production systems

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

Holzwerke Harz Gmbh & CO. Holzindustrie

Address

10,Forstweg
38871 Drübeck
Germany

Participants (1)

Moreno Pujal Sl

Spain