Sick Ag

Heiko Steinkemper

Christoph Hofmann

Thomas Neumann

Ulrich Druzella

Sanketh Ramachandra

Lars Schubert

Markus Böhning

Jens Gebauer

Pascal Liegibel

Dominik Birkenmaier

Michael Schott

Benedikt Weber

The present invention relates to an augmented reality system (AR system) for teaching a user of an application. The AR system comprises a detection unit that detects a real environment and provides it as environmental data, wherein at least one work unit is arranged in the environment; a communication unit that receives process data from the work unit; a control unit that processes the process data and environmental data, wherein a virtual image can be created based on the process data; and a display unit that displays the real environment and the virtual image in relation to one another to a user. The AR system further comprises an audio output unit that, on the basis of the process data, outputs audio signals for instructing a user, wherein the audio signals are preferably matched to the virtual image.

Augmented-reality-system for teaching a user of an application

A sensor system comprising optoelectronic distance sensors for monitoring a hazard zone at a movable machine part having at least one protected field, wherein the optoelectronic distance sensors are arranged in annular form in a first ring at the movable machine part, wherein a tool is arranged at the movable machine part, and wherein the optical axes of the distance sensors each have an acute angle tangentially to the annular shape or the distance sensors are rotatably arranged at the ring.

Sensor system comprising optoelectronic distance sensors

A sensor arrangement for securing a monitored zone having at least one hazard zone with respect to a machine is provided, wherein the sensor arrangement has at least one optoelectronic monitoring sensor for detecting objects in the monitored zone and has a control and evaluation unit that is configured to compare the positions of detected objects with the hazard zone and to initiate a safety-relevant response of the machine in the case of a dangerous position. The control and evaluation unit is furthermore configured to generate and to monitor a further hazard zone with respect to a detected object.

Sensor arrangement and method of securing a monitored zone

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Waldkirch, Germany

Heiko Steinkemper