HBO Internship/Graduation Assignment – Vision Based Robot Conveyor Tracking

The Assignment

Our robotic applications must synchronize with a moving conveyor chain to process products effectively. Upon completing the processing, the robot halts conveyor tracking and returns to its home position. To achieve this, we install an encoder on the main conveyor chain to monitor real-time speed. This necessitates designing and installing a custom sprocket and encoder setup for each robot installation. To streamline this process, we aim to explore whether a vision (camera) system can monitor the actual speed of passing products and relay this information in real-time to the robot cell for synchronization.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will explore the feasibility of developing and implementing a vision system to monitor conveyor speed and relay this data to the robot for synchronization.

• Set up project plan including activities, time, cost, risks.
• Review current system.
• Create a program of requirements.
• Validate program of requirements with stakeholders.
• Create Value Proposition / Business Case for the customer and for Marel.
• Develop prototype with the team including mechanical design, hardware and software.
• Create test specification for in-house test.

Who We Are

Marel is a global leader in advanced processing systems for the poultry, meat, and fish industries. With 7,500 employees in over 30 countries, we work towards sustainable and efficient food processing. We offer you the opportunity to explore your ideas, grow, and make a meaningful contribution to our organization.

The Department

Innovation – Sustainment & Maintenance

The department Sustainment & Maintenance is responsible for the product portfolio that is Free For Sale. This means we are maintaining to uphold the lifecycle of the product, sustaining to extend the lifecycle of a product and give advice to end the lifecycle of the product. Key activities are standardization & modularization, develop retrofits and modification packages according to our Product Development Process with all required deliverables.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• All necessary resources to get started, including a quality work laptop.
• Two vacation days per month!

Who Are You?

• You are following a technical HBO/Master study and looking for a challenging graduation assignment.
• Team player, who works well in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with or knowledge of 3D design tools. Preferred is Solidworks.
• Result-driven approach.

Excited?

Do you see yourself joining Marel and contributing to the future of the food industry? Send your details to Cynthia Ding at Cynthia.ding@marel.com. We look forward to working with you!