Under the paradigm of the “Digital Twin”, a wide variety of concepts are currently being implemented by companies and scientifically discussed by research institutions, which essentially involve the digital representation of products, processes and resources in order to achieve specific ... Weiterlesen

Machine learning techniques are increasingly used in monitoring and optimizing industrial production due to recent advances in computing capacities as well as the spread of developer-friendly software libraries. Essential challenges such as high initial manual effort as well as the general data qual... Weiterlesen

FAPS proactively supports the spin-off of the technology-driven startup “ROBOTOP” and thus underlines its role as a startup chair at FAU. In cooperation with the FAU Startup Office and the Chair FAPS, the ROBOTOP team successfully won EXIST-funding. The three master graduates and founder... Weiterlesen

Using advanced sensors, actuators and methods of artificial intelligence (AI), robots are increasingly turning into learning systems that interact with humans, make decisions and take on more complex tasks. As a result, new application potentials are opening up that go beyond the classic application... Weiterlesen

After a break of more than one year, the FAPS Activity and Culture Trip (FACT) took place again. The program included an ambitious hiking program with plenty of opportunities for personal exchange. After the pandemic-related drought of face-to-face contact, the FACT was a welcome change from digital... Weiterlesen

True to the motto “The most important thing is not to stop asking.” by Albert Einstein, the ASIM conference “Simulation in Production and Logistics” (SPL) took place last week as a digital conference. It was hosted by FAU’s FAPS Chair and THI’s Business School. Sc... Weiterlesen

In the context of the energy transition, the energy supply structure and the associated protection concept for automated production plants play a significant role. In addition to conventional supply, future-oriented research approaches include the integration of generators and storage systems. In re... Weiterlesen

The research project PDA-RobE (process-oriented, continous and automated robotics engineering) started on the 1st of September 2021. The project is funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (StMWi) and can be assigned to the Information and Communication Te... Weiterlesen

The Engineering-Systems Department welcomes a new employee as of 15 August 2021. Marvin Schobert studied mechatronics in both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at FAU. He successfully completed his Master’s by writing a thesis at FAPS entitled “Development and implementatio... Weiterlesen

Sustainability is the “mega-topic” of this century in all areas of life and the economy. In order to make regions, communities and the economy permanently fit for the future, the transformation to a sustainable way of life will have to succeed. This structural change, which we will have ... Weiterlesen