Hitachi Computer Products

Hitachi Computer Products

Development/Production Engineer

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Photo Taken of Myself and Several of my Co-Workers who received the Monozukuri Award for Innovation

AI Vision System

I developed a system using Ultralytics YOLO and OpenCV to guide operators in correctly installing boards when assembling storage racks. This eliminated installation errors, significantly improving quality.

The system featured an AI Training Interface and Configuration pages, enabling users to upload images, train models, and deploy them for object detection, providing real-time feedback to operators. The project earned the company several awards.

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Loss Data During Training on Several Component Images

AMR Integrations with Ignition and Node-Red

I integrated multiple systems using Ignition, Node-RED, Python scripts, and various devices, enabling seamless communication between them. This created a scalable ecosystem that could be easily expanded and built upon. I also connected a Ricoh Vision Inspection Camera to confirm when a operator installed insulation. This reduced the amount of errors significantly.

AprilTag Cart Detector

I developed an AprilTag detection system from scratch to automate our AMR operations. The system uses AprilTags to precisely identify cart locations and types, enabling AMRs to execute the required tasks efficiently. This system automated the moving of boxes to be transported to the packing area.

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AprilTag Detection
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AprilTags with IDs

Many Other Projects

I designed custom jigs, fixtures, and specialized tools to streamline manufacturing and assembly processes, improving efficiency and consistency.

Additionally, I contributed to various automation projects, integrating advanced technologies to enhance workflows. These efforts accelerated the company’s automation initiatives, enabling smoother transitions to modernized, technology-driven operations.