We are thrilled to introduce METER-X, a 5G-capable plug-in power meter that has been specially developed for outdoor use, for example on construction sites. METER-X enhances operational efficiency by providing real-time power consumption data, enabling precise monitoring and optimization of construction equipment. This cutting-edge device demonstrates how 5G technology can contribute to smarter and more sustainable building practices.
The device and the conducted test are researched in collaboration with the Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems of the RWTH Aachen University and the Center Construction Robotics.
Stay tuned for more updates and innovations from the TARGET-X as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with 5G technology in Construction and Energy.
The TARGET-X project is funded by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under Horizon Europe (funding number 101096614).
The recent consortium meeting with the TARGET-X partners was very successful and provided a valuable platform to share updates and discuss challenges and synergies. The meeting fostered productive discussions, allowing partners to share insights and address potential obstacles together. By leveraging the diverse expertise within the consortium, the meeting facilitated the identification of synergies and opportunities for further collaboration, ensuring the continued progress and success of the project.
The Chair of Individualized Production and Center Construction Robotics, represented by Viktoria Jung, Marit Zöcklein and Han Wu had the chance to show the progress in the construction vertical as well as highlighting the project plans with the FSTP partners and the ReSTage demonstrator to validate 5G potentials in construction.
In the competition “Built on IT - Building professions with a future”, the RKW Competence Centre honoured the most innovative and at the same time practical digital solutions for young building professionals. Yasmin Ragab, Radwa Elsobki and Noureldeen Nagm, students from the international Construction & Robotics master’s programme, won the first prize for their project “OpenCV and BIM integration for the positioning of panels”. Congratulations!
The project was part of the Course CR_Prototyping Project (PT), supervised by Mr. Picchi and Prof Sigrid Brell-Cokcan.
The book on the BMBF-funded project IoC - Internet of Construction - Information networks for cross-company collaboration in the construction industry’s production chains is now available. Find out more about various fundamental and innovatve topics such as construction logistics, construction progress monitoring, intralogistics, BIM, ontology, robotics, automation, IoT and much more.
Last year, we have successfully finished the ROBETON Project. Rising raw material prices and climate change require a rethink in the handling of existing material resources and existing buildings. By digitally upgrading a demolition machine from the BROKK DA GmbH company to a (partially) automated robot, a new sustainable process for the safe, controlled deconstruction and subsequent reuse of concrete components as a source of secondary building products was developed at the Chair of Individualized Production at RWTH Aachen University. In addition, the project is supported by the project partners Hilti Cooperation and Brokk DA GmbH as well as the associated project partners PORR AG, EIFFAGE, LEONHARD WEISS GmbH & Co. KG, HKS Dreh-Antriebe GmbH, Kerschgens Werkstoffe & Mehr GmbH, IMF Group and igus GmbH.
The ROBETON research project was funded by the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (BMWSB) with funds from the Zukunft Bau research grant and was awarded second place in the 2022 BAUMA Innovation Prize in the research category.
… and the breaking news are: ROBETON continues – stay tuned for our journey for the safe and controlled deconstruction of concrete components.
The project was led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. techn. Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and managed by Christoph Heuer. We would like to thank all researchers Christoph Heuer, Joo Lee, Victoria, Aaron Lentes and our Media Team: Simon Laprell, Marica Vitt.