Empower workers to handle tools and equipment safely and efficiently where automation can't
Measure force and torque with accuracy across huge operational envelopes in static and dynamic applications
Now at the forefront of advanced exoskeleton systems and force sensing solutions, driven by ingenuity and a passion for Innovation, EmpTech was founded in 2021 on the belief that radical engineering can have a profound impact on people and systems in various applications.
Our focus since inception has always been to empower workers in physically demanding jobs. To achieve this with our exoskeleton glove, we’ve had to develop multiple technologies such as state-of-the-art force sensing solutions, high-speed control systems and optimized actuators, whose industrial applications and impact span much wider than our own.
We aspire to inspire others by pushing the boundaries of mechatronic systems to create solutions that improve lives and redefine industry standards.
Niels Kragh Blume Dahl
M.Sc Mechanical Engineering
Founder
Asker Rone Nielsen
B.Sc. Mathematics
Mathematical Software engineer
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Founder, Niels Kragh Blume Dahl
Email: nkbd@emptech.dk
Phone: (+45) 22 37 35 09
At EmpTechs core is our Exoskeleton Glove, developed from the bottom up with the purpose of delivering an intuitive platform to empower workers in demanding tasks.
The functional requirements on control system speed, motor power efficiency, actuator force density, exoskeleton system volume, force sensing accuracy etc. has pushed EmpTech to the bleeding edge of mechanical engineering, algorithmic mechanism optimisation and sensor development.
The application for these technologies span much wider than own - Perhaps we can empower you in your?
With limited space around a hand to build mechanisms that enables free movement throughout all degrees of freedom in their entire range of motion, EmpTech had to get creative.
The solution emerged after numerous attempts, enabling auto-generation of custom fit robust mechanisms and structures that perfectly follow the unobstructed movement of the human hand, whilst safely limiting hyperextension.
The increased strength and decrease in joint wear rigid exoskeletons enable, traditionally comes with the disadvantage that customization involves time consuming and location specific sizing procedures.
Our FrameBot AI Vision Pro solves this challenge by enabling customers to accurately and reliably measure their own hands in no time, using nothing but a smartphone, through the EmpTech Manager App.
Born from EmpTechs need for high accuracy and speed force measurements in a noisy environment, we invented UltraSense, a state-of-the-art force sensing solution enabling measurements across a huge operational envelope with accuracy and low signal/noise ratio in a small package easily integrated into e.g. actuators.
While the glove utilizes 1-axis force sensors measuring between 0-280N, various configurations exist to cover 1-6 axis in a multitude of magnitudes and formfactors.
Altough many thin film force sensors exists in todays market, during integration with out first prototype glove, they proved insufficient.
Originating out of a need for ease of system integration, compactness and being able to measure reliably on double-curved surfaces, EmpTech developed a thin film analogue force sensor, 0.8mm thick and the size of a fingerprint, specifically to address these challenges.
From the beginning it was clear that the actuators powering the glove had to be designed from scratch, in order to meet our size, speed, force and power goals. Off-the-shelf components simply didn’t cut it.
EmpTechs Actuators weight 95 gram, delivers up to 500N force in a compact package, runs with 95% efficiency, and enables fully opening or closing of the hand in less than 0.5 seconds.
At the heart of the exoskeleton glove, lies our custom PCB, running a complex force-feedback control-system that quickly magnifies the users force input in an intuitive manner.
The board was specifically designed to support the functional requirements of the exoskeleton glove system on an 2800mm2 small footprint, but can complete a wide range of tasks.
To delete your EmpTech Manager account and associated user data, please contact us at nkbd@emptech.dk
Privacy Policy for EmpTech Manager:
At EmpTech Manager, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by EmpTech Manager and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at nkbd@EmpTech.dk.
Information we collect
Information You Provide. When you register to the App, we ask you to provide certain personal information, including valid email address, valid phone number, Facebook or Google account login details. When registrering for an account, we will also ask you to provide additional contact details, such as, your name, telephone number, email address, company name and company department.
If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.
While using the App, we may collect, with Your prior permission:
- Pictures and other information from your Device's camera.
We use this information to provide you with a custom fitted product. The information may be uploaded to the Company's servers any/or a Service Provider's server
You can enable or disable access to this information at any time, through Your Device settings.
How Do We Use The Information Collected?
We will use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide you with quality service and security, to operate the App, to perform our obligations to you and to develop and improve our service. For example, we use personal information to verify your identity. We also use this information to establish and set up your account, verify or re-issue a password, log your activity, provide customer support and contact you from time to time.
- To contact you, as requested by you or as otherwise approved by you or permitted according to this Policy.
How Long Do We Keep Personal Information?
We apply a general rule of keeping personal information only for as long as is required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. However, in some circumstances, we will retain your personal information for longer periods of time. We will retain personal information for the following purposes:
- As long as it is necessary and relevant for our operations, e.g. so that we have an accurate record of your dealings with us in the event of any complaints or challenge.
- In relation to personal information from closed accounts to comply with applicable laws, prevent fraud, resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigation, enforce our Site terms and take other actions as permitted by law.
Children's Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. EmpTech.dk does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.
If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
EmpTech ApS
Bådehavnsgade 42K, 2450 København Sydhavn, Danmark
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