APAC - Advanced Positioning for Airborne Construction

Navigation & Communication System for Construction

APAC (Advanced Positioning for Airborne Construction) is a navigation and communication system for temporary use on construction sites. The APAC pins are the backbone of the system, creating a universal and highly adaptive way to track the position of any object. APAC UI acts as the interface for the operators. With a flexible setup, APAC offers high-precision positioning for any type of construction. With an easy and intuitive operation, APAC aims to have a big impact on health and safety in the construction industry.

JURY STATEMENT

"APAC is a high-tech solution for a team of specialists. The proposed system solves the issues of all stakeholders, based on a thorough analysis. The benefits of the software and product solution are communicated in a convincing way."

WINNER STATEMENT

I feel very honored to receive this award. It is reassuring to know one’s thinking and ideas are being recognized and I hope, I will be able to contribute to improve more people’s lives in the future.

UNIVERSITY

Umeå Institute of Design – Umeå Uni

Umeå, SE

WINNER

Laurenz Simonis

Umeå Institute of Design – Umeå Uni