The aim of the CapSize project was to develop a cost-effective, novel perception sensor system for gesture recognition, position estimation, and motion tracking in a real-time human-robot working environment using innovative integrated sensor solutions. The new key technology was intended to enable the development of a Contactless and Safe Interaction Cell (CSIC), where humans could collaborate and interact with the robot in a safe and intuitive way. CapSize was a cooperative project between the University of Klagenfurt, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, and Joanneum Research Robotics. The research target of Carinthia University of Applied Sciences was to develop an integrated circuit for capacitive sensor read-out e.g. as proximity detection, to ensure human safety and increase the collaborative productivity of robots in the future.

This project is co-financed by the ERDF European Regional Development Fund.