Publications & Research
Springer Nature
Sawicki et al.
Human–robot collaboration in digital fabrication with concrete: quantifying productivity and psychophysiological strain of human workers
Construction 5.0 advocates human–machine collaboration. Therefore, understanding the human response is crucial for design and scaling up these processes. To date, however, there is no agreed set of methodologies, which would allow quantifying the human effort in the setting of digital construction, nor allow for comparison with traditional construction processes. To close this gap, the current paper presents an experimental consideration of the physiological, biomechanical, and subjective response of human actors, conjoint with productivity of collaborative digital fabrication during Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP), and compares it against the traditional cast reinforced concrete element execution. Several parameters were measured simultaneously during each of the two production processes to quantify the psychophysiological relief experienced by workers. In the SC3DP collaborative process, the following mean values were observed relative to the manual cast concrete process: carried weight – 44%, covered distance – 37%, uncomfortable spine position – 60%, perceived exertion, and demands on the Borg and Nasa Task Load Index (TLX) scales – 63%. Meanwhile, NASA-TLX perceived performance increased by 21%, accompanied by an almost threefold rise in the measured task-level productivity. Interestingly, objective physiological indicators, i.e., heart rate and blood lactate concentration, remained unchanged between the two processes. Another important finding is the high mental demand of the operator of the robotic system. Finally, this paper underlines the need for further development of methods for measuring and assessing construction workers’ psychophysical state, which should be regarded among the key productivity factors, supporting the introduction of digital construction methods in accordance with Industry 5.0 principles.
MDPI Sensors
Walkling et al.
Wearable Spine Tracker vs. Video-Based Pose Estimation
A recent study compares the wearable spine tracker with video-based pose estimation for human activity detection. The research demonstrates the superior precision of sensor technology over camera-based solutions.
MDPI Sensors
Ershadi et al.
Human Activity Recognition with a Flexible Wearable
Detection of everyday activities using a flexible wearable for 3D spine tracking. The study confirms reliability in automatic classification of sitting, standing, walking, and bending.
Thieme
Marx et al.
Biomechanical Pilot Study on Scoliosis Treatment
Results of a biomechanical pilot study to determine the range of motion before and after dorsal corrective spondylodesis. The 3D real-time representation allows precise measurements of spinal mobility.
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Health & Care Management
2026-02-24
Pro Care: More Appreciation Increases the Attractiveness of Nursing Care
The Pro Care nursing trade fair, themed "So that care has a future," brought together decision-makers from care and politics with industry, startups, and nursing professionals in Hannover. Concurrently, the congress "Caring for the Future," curated by the Federal Association of Private Providers of Social Services (bpa), took place.
ProCare
2026-02-11
ProCare | rectify - for a Pain-Free Back in Nursing Care
The rectify sensor shirt provides an analysis of posture and movement in everyday nursing care, correcting improper strain immediately via a vibration alarm. Through the accompanying app, the system uses gamification to motivate personalized training and visualizes progress. The goal is a measurable reduction in back pain and sick days, as well as a high well-being factor for the entire team.
SAT.1 Regional
2026-02-10
"Pro Care" Nursing Care Trade Fair: Numerous Technical Innovations Presented in Hannover
At the "Pro Care" trade fair in Hannover (Lower Saxony), numerous technical innovations in the field of care are currently on display. Among them is Ameca—a humanoid robot costing 200,000 euros and equipped with 50 motors, designed to protect people in nursing homes from loneliness in the future.
Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts
2025-11-20
Bridging Science and Practice: MinkTec Joins the Data Science Breakfast
As part of the 'November of Science,' MinkTec was a guest at the Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts. At the Institute for Applied Data Science (Data|H), founder Benjamin Holmer demonstrated how the 'rectify' system doesn't just measure postural data, but makes it actionable. The presentation focused on using Data Science to build awareness for healthy movement patterns in nursing and to make preventive care measurable.
Hospital IT Journal
2025-11-11
Project PostureCare Kicks Off: Tackling Back Disorders in Healthcare
The Krankenhaus-IT Journal (Hospital IT Journal) reports on the kickoff of the 'PostureCare' transfer project. In collaboration with the University of Oldenburg and OFFIS, a digital training system for nursing staff is being developed. Using Mixed Reality and the 'rectify' sensor shirt, ergonomic movement patterns are trained to prevent back pain and musculoskeletal issues.
Elderly Care
2025-10-01
Speedsters Without the Speed Traps
The specialist magazine Altenpflege (Elderly Care) reports on the use of rectify in care facilities. The article shows how the sensor shirt supports caregivers in improving their posture during the stressful workday.
Care Vor 9
2025-09-21
Digital Shirt Reduces Back Pain in Nursing
Care Vor 9 reports on the positive effects of the digital sensor shirt in the care sector. Employees benefit from real-time feedback and develop a better awareness of their posture.
NDR
2025-05-30
Digital Shirt Aims to Relieve Back Pain in Nursing Staff
NDR reports on the innovative sensor shirt from Braunschweig that helps nursing staff prevent back pain. The system discreetly reminds wearers to maintain better posture.
Braunschweig Newspaper
2025-05-29
Invented in Braunschweig: When the Shirt Buzzes – Change Your Posture!
The Braunschweiger Zeitung profiles the local startup and its mission against back pain. The article explains how the vibrating feedback helps users correct poor posture.
Startup Lower Saxony ( Startup Niedersachsen)
2025-05-12
Goodbye Back Pain: How rectify is Rethinking Posture
Startup Lower Saxony presents the innovative concept from rectify. The company combines sensor technology with personalized training programs for sustainable posture improvement.
ZDIN
2024-06-01
Project Launch PostureCare: Prevention of Back Complaints in Nursing Care
The ZDIN reports on the launch of the PostureCare project for the prevention of back complaints among nursing staff. MinkTec is a partner in the ZDIN transfer project, which combines sensor-based biofeedback with mixed-reality simulation.
ZDIN
2024-04-23
Successful Trade Fair Appearance of the Future Lab Health
The ZDIN reports on the successful trade fair appearance, where rectify, as part of the Future Lab Health, presented innovative solutions for back health.
oha.healthcare
2023-08-01
rectify in the oha.healthcare Accelerator
The accelerator program oha.healthcare presents Batch 3, which includes rectify—providing support for health startups on their path to market success.
Omdena
2023-04-01
Quantifying the Causes of Back Pain
Omdena presents a project for the analysis of back pain; in collaboration with rectify, data-driven recommendations for prevention are being developed.
The Braunschweig Newspaper
2022-08-26
Braunschweig Developers: Sensor Shirt Against Back Pain
The Braunschweiger Zeitung (Braunschweig Newspaper) reports on the development of the sensor-based shirt and its potential for preventing back pain.
Braunschweig Newspaper
2022-07-28
Three Startups from Braunschweig Introduce Themselves
An article about promising startups in the region also introduces rectify and highlights its innovative power and growth potential.
Technical University of Braunschweig
2021-12-07
Perfect Back Posture Thanks to New Sensor Technology
HiTech TU Braunschweig (Technical University of Braunschweig) reports on the technology behind rectify and its contribution to the precise detection of posture.
City of Braunschweig
2021-07-06
MinkTec in the Start-up Garage Braunschweig
The City of Braunschweig introduces MinkTec as a promising startup in its Start-up Garage and demonstrates potential applications for the sensor technology.
Handelsblatt
2021-05-07
Smarttex: Intelligent Clothing for Everyday Life
Handelsblatt reports on smart textiles and cites rectify as an example of technological solutions that can make everyday life easier.
Göttingen Daily Gazette
2020-11-30
Göttinger Tageblatt: Shirt Corrects Posture
The Göttinger Tageblatt reports on development work on a shirt designed to actively contribute to correcting posture.