
Technical University of Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
TUM builds its own AI Chip using 7 nm Technology
The first AI chip in the EU to use modern 7-nanometer technology has been created at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Prof. Hussam Amrouch developed the neuromorphic chip based on the standard of chip manufacturer TSMC. In future, the Professor of AI Processor Design and his research group plan to create at least three new designs every year, which will be manufactured by the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden from 2028.

Technical University of Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
New assistance robot for care
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a new assistant robot. Robotics researchers from the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) and designers from the Munich Design Institute (MDI) worked closely together to achieve this.

Standard for sensitivity (www.polyformnext.de)
TUM develops evaluation system for robot interaction
If autonomous robots are to interact with humans and perform tasks independently, the sensitivity of the robots is crucial. Until now, however, there has been no standardized procedure for determining the sensitivity of individual robots. A TUM evaluation scheme aims to change this.

Technische Universität München (www.computer-automation.de)
Seal of approval for robotics
If autonomous robots are to interact with humans and perform tasks independently, the sensitivity of the robots is crucial. So far, however, there is no standardized method for determining this sensitivity and thus the suitability ('fitness') for physical interactions of individual robots. A TUM evaluation scheme aims to change this.

Technical University of Munich (www.industrial-production.de)
Modern AI-based robotics
At automatica, the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will be showcasing the diversity of its own robotics and AI research, which is also integrated into a powerful supra-regional ecosystem, not least through the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) coordinated by TUM.

Technical University of Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Modern AI-based robotics
At automatica, the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will be showcasing the diversity of its own robotics and AI research, which is also integrated into a powerful supra-regional ecosystem, not least through the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) coordinated by TUM.

Technical University of Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
AI chip developed for decentralized use without the cloud
A new type of AI chip developed at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) works without the otherwise necessary connection to the internet or cloud servers. The 'AI Pro' chip is modeled on the human brain. Its neuromorphic architecture helps it to make calculations on site and therefore cyber-secure. It also consumes up to ten times less energy.

TU Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Robotics Institute Germany founded
Together, the leading locations for robotics in Germany will establish the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG), which is to become the central contact point for robotics in Germany in the future.

Technical University of Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Robots for flexible textiles
The industrial robots from the Munich-based start-up setws use AI algorithms to learn how to handle materials with unstable shapes. Laundries are already using the technology to automatically transfer towels to folding machines, for example.

Technical University of Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Care robot becomes a universal assistant
A generative AI model enables the assistance robot 'Garmi' from the Technical University of Munich to perform telemedical applications, physiotherapy or nursing tasks on demand for the first time - thanks to a digital twin, artificial intelligence and ChatGPT.

TU Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Combining robotics and ChatGPT
Prof. Schöllig (TU Munich) uses ChatGPT to develop choreographies for swarms of drones to match the music. A safety filter prevents the flying robots from colliding. LLMs such as ChatGPT can therefore be used in robotics in principle.

Robotics Lab at TUM (www.industrial-production.de)
Robots as teammates
Humans and robots work closely together in a research laboratory at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in the Deutsches Museum.

TU Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Skin-like sensors almost always fit
The Robotics and AI Institute MIRMI at the Technical University of Munich has developed an automated process to produce soft sensors. The measuring cells are to be used in robotics and prosthetics in particular.

KI.factory (www.computer-automation.de)
TUM's new robotics lab at the Deutsches Museum
Humans and robots work closely together in a TU Munich research laboratory at the Deutsches Museum. The aim of the KI.Fabrik lighthouse project is to create adaptive and flexible robots that support people in their work with the help of AI.

Infineon (www.computer-automation.de)
Research for the 'digital ear' of the future
Under the leadership of Infineon Austria, the European research project 'Listen2Future' was launched with 27 partners from seven countries to develop the smallest microphone and ultrasonic sensors for industrial and medical examinations.

TU Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
The spill-not-science
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a model that enables robots to serve tea without spilling - faster and safer than humans. Applications of the technology used for this could be found in care and for the transportation of hazardous liquids.

Additive manufacturing (www.industrial-production.de)
Test procedure in the test
In comparison, neutrons detect most defects in additively manufactured components.

Automatica / MSRM (www.computer-automation.de)
New platform for AI and robotics
Under the name "munich_i", the automation and robotics trade fair Automatica and the Munich School of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MSRM) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are jointly launching an AI and robotics platform.

Artificial Intelligence Forum 2020 (www.computer-automation.de)
Presentations now available online
On May 14, the Artificial Intelligence Forum took place virtually due to the corona pandemic. If you missed it, you now have the opportunity to download the top-class presentations.

Successful virtual premiere (www.computer-automation.de)
Artificial Intelligence Forum attracts around 150 participants
The Artificial Intelligence Forum was held virtually for the first time. Around 150 participants followed the top-class program online.

Aluminum alloy (www.industrial-production.de)
Light metal alloy for additive manufacturing
Less weight combined with a high level of safety - these are the requirements of both the aerospace and automotive industries. New materials are needed to achieve this. A research project with partners Oerlikon, Linde and the Technical University of Munich is tackling the challenge.

Alternative to crude oil (www.polyformnext.de)
New polyamide family made from a by-product of cellulose production
A research team from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), led by chemist Volker Sieber, has developed a new polyamide family that can be produced from a by-product of cellulose production.

New institute (www.industrial-production.de)
Cluster for additive manufacturing in Bavaria
The Technical University of Munich (TUM), Oerlikon, GE Additive and Linde are jointly establishing a cluster for additive manufacturing with the aim of researching and developing additive manufacturing technologies at a single location.

TU Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
The sensitive robot
A team at the Technical University of Munich has developed a system of artificial skin and control algorithms inspired by biological models. This has enabled a human-sized autonomous robot to be fitted with artificial skin over a large area for the first time.

Action agenda TUM.Additive (www.industrial-production.de)
TU Munich: Joining forces for additive manufacturing
With the TUM.Additive action agenda, the Technical University of Munich is initiating a comprehensive research focus on additive manufacturing. Together with high-tech partners from industry, it is founding the "Bavarian Additive Manufacturing Cluster" with the aim of establishing Bavaria as a leading economic region for digital manufacturing technologies.

EMO Hannover 2019 (www.industrial-production.de)
Success with cobots
Robotics and automation help companies to remain internationally successful. Cobots help manufacturing companies to assert themselves productively in the market by interacting directly with humans. EMO Hannover shows what this can look like.

Green Carbon Project (www.polyformnext.de)
With carbon fibers from algae
In combination with local granite or other hard stones, carbon fibers enable completely new construction materials and building materials. Calculations show: If the carbon fibers are made from algae oil, the production of the materials removes more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than is released in the process.

Drive technology (www.computer-automation.de)
Kostal takes over Bitflux
On May 1, 2019, Kostal Industrie Elektrik from Hagen/Westphalia acquired the shares of Bitflux from Munich, a specialist in sensorless control technology.

AI map / appliedAI initiative (www.computer-automation.de)
Founders are increasingly driving the use of AI
More and more German start-ups are using artificial intelligence (AI) and/or developing products or services based on AI. This figure is 62% higher than in 2018, according to a recent survey by the appliedAI initiative.

FORobotics (www.industrial-production.de)
Trends in robotics
Mobile ad-hoc cooperating robot teams in the factory of the future. The "FORobotics" research network is investigating the possible applications and potential of autonomous, mobile robots in production.

Research (www.computer-automation.de)
Now proven - quantum computers are superior
Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a new quantum circuit, proving that quantum computers are superior to conventional computers.

Automation (www.industrial-production.de)
Sensors without sensors
The startup Rovi Robot Vision has significantly simplified the complicated electronic sensor technology of robots. With previous solutions, robots only recognize the space around them or objects that they are supposed to grasp or process.

Cross-vendor big data analysis (www.computer-automation.de)
Five common mistakes
When it comes to big data analysis, users and device manufacturers are in unfamiliar territory from a legal perspective. The 'SIDAP' research project has looked into the rights and obligations - and uncovered five misconceptions about cross-manufacturer analysis.

First robot trade fair 'R-18' / Odense (www.computer-automation.de)
Focus on robotics solutions for SMEs
The Danish robotics and development industry will come together in September 2018 for the first robotics trade fair 'R-18' in Odense (Denmark). The trade fair is primarily aimed at small and medium-sized companies with their robotics solutions.

EU project 'ESMERA' (www.computer-automation.de)
Jump-start for new robotics solutions
The EU project 'ESMERA' aims to help small and medium-sized companies to develop robotics solutions and bring them to market maturity. The winners can receive a cash injection of up to 200,000 euros each in two stages. The open call has now been launched.

'Hyperloop Pod Competition' 2018 (www.computer-automation.de)
Through the vacuum tube at 467 km/h
Traveling at almost the speed of sound with the Hyperloop superfast train - to make this vision a reality, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has launched the 'Hyperloop Pod Competition': the design by the team from the Technical University of Munich won for the third time.

Hyperloop Pod Competition / TU Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Hoping for 600 kilometers per hour
In the Hyperloop, people are supposed to travel at almost the speed of sound. To drive this forward, Elon Musk has launched the 'Hyperloop Pod Competition'. The TU Munich won twice. Now the third pod is about to take off. Team leader Gabriele Semino explains what makes it so special.

RoVi' sensor system (www.computer-automation.de)
Robot acts without electronic sensors
The start-up 'RoVi Robot Vision' wants to simplify the electronic sensor technology of robots. For the first time, it has succeeded in enabling robots to perceive the positions, movements and contact forces of their arms and grippers without integrated electronic sensors.

IUNO research project - Part 1 (www.computer-automation.de)
The technology data marketplace
The opportunities offered by I40 remain untapped, particularly in SMEs. One reason for this is that the IT used in companies to date is often not geared towards the security requirements of networked production. This is where the IUNO research project comes in.

Astronaut assistant 'CIMON' (www.computer-automation.de)
Artificial intelligence on the ISS
With 'CIMON' - the world's first flying and autonomously operating astronaut assistant - scientists are sending artificial intelligence to the International Space Station ISS in summer 2018. The details of the project by DLR, Airbus, IBM and LMU.

Google / Technical University of Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Joining forces in the field of artificial intelligence
The American company Google will support the Technical University of Munich both financially and with personnel in the future. In their collaboration, the partners will primarily focus on the field of artificial intelligence.

Electromobility / sales figures (www.computer-automation.de)
E-cars are booming in China - the rest of the world is lagging behind
Twice as many electric cars sold as a year ago - is this the breakthrough for e-mobility in Germany? Probably not, because the boom is taking place elsewhere, especially in China. However, one European country is leading the way.

Sensors 4.0 (www.computer-automation.de)
The intelligent multi-sensor system
As part of the research project 'Robust multi-sensor technology for condition monitoring in Industry 4.0 applications', experts from research institutions and industry are researching development methods for intelligent multi-sensor systems. The status quo.

Object identification (www.computer-automation.de)
Via WLAN transmitter to the 3D image
Scientists at the Technical University of Munich are working on a holographic process that generates three-dimensional images of the surroundings based on the radiation from a WLAN transmitter. In future, this could be used to automatically track objects on their way through the factory floor, for example.

Mobile automation (www.computer-automation.de)
First flight of an electric vertical take-off air cab
The 'Lilium Jet', the world's first electrically powered vertical take-off and landing aircraft, has successfully completed its maiden flight in the skies above Bavaria.

Security (www.computer-automation.de)
Research project on secure updates
Under the project management of Infineon, the BMBF-funded project 'Alessio' is investigating how networked machines and durable devices can be equipped with updatable security mechanisms.

Statement - E-Commerce (www.materialfluss.de)
Challenges in the age of Logistics 4.0
A good 20 years ago, a development began in retail that has had a lasting impact and changed not only retail itself, but also society, consumer behavior and technology.

Research funding (www.computer-automation.de)
The best robot experiments
The EU project 'Echord++' promotes cutting-edge research in robotics. With the launch of 'Echord' in 2009 and its successor 'Echord++' in 2013, over 50 robots have since made it to market maturity. We show the best in a picture gallery.

Beverage bottling (www.computer-automation.de)
RoboFill 4.0 - breaking up rigid system concepts
Current (filling) concepts in the beverage industry are generally based on rigid automation structures. The RoboFill 4.0 project aims to change this - with robotics playing a central role.
