Projects
TANNERYBOT
TanneryBot: A Computer Vision-Assisted Pick-and-Place System for Feeding Leather Production Lines
Project fileProject information
- Project Code 21031
- Technology Area Robotics
- Industry Sector Leather
- Lead Promoter DIB4T Lda.
- Co-Promoters Curtumes Boaventura Lda; Wiseware Lda; Universidade do Minho; Centro Tecnológico da Indústria do Couro; Associação Universidade-Empresa para o Desenvolvimento - TecMinho
- Supported under the Incentive System Aviso SIID - I&D Empresarial - Demonstradores em Copromoção MPr-2024-9
- Duration 01/10/2025 - 31/03/2027
Funding
Objective
The TanneryBot project aims to develop and implement an automated pick-and-place system assisted by computer vision to optimise the handling and transfer of hides at the entrance to the painting process, replacing the current manual loading operation.
The system will be developed, implemented, and validated on a pilot production line at Curtumes Boaventura. The project focuses on reducing cycle times, increasing overall process productivity and workforce efficiency on the factory floor, minimising paint waste and coating defects, and preparing the solution for widespread adoption and seamless integration with advanced production management systems, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
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