MultiBedien­erKran

Intuitive crane operation for multi-operator use

Funding:	Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM)
Funding code:	16KN114203
Partner:	Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Duration:	04/25 - 03/27
Contact:	Marius Kühn

Cranes are indispensable construction machines on small construction sites as well as on large construction sites. On smaller construction sites, different construction workers and trades share the use of the crane for their individual work tasks. There is generally no dedicated crane operator with special training for these applications. Due to the shortage of skilled personnel in the construction industry, specially trained personnel with sufficient expertise in crane safety and efficient and crane-friendly operation are generally not available on site. The high proportion of rental machines, frequent operator changes and short operating times prevent experienced handling of the machines.

A promising solution to the problem of a lack of technical expertise in operating construction machinery is the use of assistance functions that support the user by simplifying operation and taking over control and decision-making tasks. By partially automating the machine movement, efficient, crane- and operator-friendly and safe operation can be taken over or supported by the machine.

The R&D project "MultiOperatorCrane - Intuitive crane operation for multi-operator use" aims to develop a new type of operating and assistance system for trailer cranes. With the help of a simple target position specification based on localization technology, intuitive, joint operation by several users is to be made possible. The localization is radio-based via several anchor points and the "beacons" guided by the operators.
As part of the development, the PTK XX trailer crane from Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH is to be automated to suit the crane and serve as a technology platform for validating the operating concept.