HELM X
3D ENGINEERING STARTS DEVELOPING A SMART AI HELMET THAT HELPS CREATE AND UPDATE DIGITAL TWIN DATA FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY, AIMING TO MAKE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MORE EFFICIENT AND TRAIN FUTURE ROBOTS.
PROBLEM
UP TO $245'000 EVERY 24 HOURS Oil & Gas companies are losing
due to unexpected maintenance.
*research done by: General Electric (2018)
PROJECT NUMBER: 2.2.1.3.i.0/1/24/A/CFLA/003
DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
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CONTRACT SIGNED WITH COMPETENCE CENTER
[25-Aug-2024] 3D Engineering signed a contract with Center of Competence No: ETKC-SP1D
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TENDER ACCOUNCED
[21-Sep-2024] Tender accounced on portal iub.gov.lv [link to be published]
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TENDER RESULTS
[17-Oct-2024] Tender results announced. Supplier: Akciju sabiedrība “Transporta un sakaru institūts”, vienotais reģistrācijas numurs: 40003458903
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START OF DEVELOPMENT
[19-Nov-2024] Contract signed with supplier Akciju sabiedrība “Transporta un sakaru institūts”, vienotais reģistrācijas numurs: 40003458903
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Stage 1: Research and Design
[01-Dec-2024] • Time frame: 1-2 months.
• Main tasks:
• Detailed study of technical requirements and limitations.
• Design of helmet hardware architecture.
• Development of server and software specifications.
• Creation of architectural diagrams and block diagrams.
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Stage 2: Research and Design
[14-Jan-2025] • Time frame: 1-2 months. • Main tasks: • Detailed study of technical requirements and limitations. • Design of helmet hardware architecture. • Development of server and software specifications. • Creation of architectural diagrams and block diagrams.
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Stage 3: Research and Design
[01-Jan-2024 - 28-Feb-2025] • Overview of the technology and method• Definition of the concept• Definition of available and possible key technologies• Definition of use cases• Development of technical requirements• Definition of software and user scenario requirements• System architecture design and engineering
• Component interaction and connectivity layout
• Prototype development
• Development of connectivity and electrical system
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Stage 4: Prototype
[Update on: 30-Aug-2025] ● Completed technology research and design● Hardware development and prototype● Integration and testing● Server architecture and software development● Integration and testing● Technology validation and laboratory tests● System architecture design● Component interaction and connectivity layout● Connectivity and electrical system development● Wireless and telecommunication system design and development● Algorithm model requirements definition● Technology development● Laboratory validation● Use case development● Technology component validation
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Stage 5: Technology Development & Pilot Validation Phase
Updated 30/11/2025 • Prototype development
• Electronics and controller development
• Algorithm development and laboratory validation
• Software component development
• Integration module development
• System integration
• Calibration and positioning system development
• Integration and connectivity
• Development of a telecommunications and remote operations framework
• Development of the product manufacturing framework and documentation
• Service model development
• Pilot batch development
• Design of a pilot integration use case and scenario
• Pilot implementation
• Feedback collection and product handover
Meet the Smart Helmet by 3D Engineering
Revolutionizing how digital twins are created and updated.