Research field at the FAPS institute is divided into the following research groups:

Robotics	Engineering Systems	Automation Technology	Medical Technology
Handling / Assembly Technology Medical Mechatronics Bionic Systems Human-Robot Cooperation Autonomous Transport Systems Mobile Robots 3D-Image Processing	Continuous engineering Production Systems and Intralogistics Planning Development of Digital Process Chains Process Automation in Engineering Engineering of Resource-efficient Production Systems Human-Machine Interaction (VR, AR)	Industrial Smart Services Service-Oriented Architectures Condition and Process Monitoring Semantic Machine Interaction Cloud-based Platform Solutions Communication Technologies Data Analytics and machine learning	(Partly) Autonomous Assistance Systems Mechatronic Implants Automation of medical Diagnostics Digitization in medical Technology Compatible Sensors and Actuators Individualized Manufacturing

Electronics Production	Electromechanical Engineering	Signal and power networks	Home Automation
3D-MID-Technologies Power Electronics Printed Electronics and Optics Innovative SMT Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing Digitization (I 4.0) Assembly and Connection Technology Quality Assurance	Winding Joining Sheet Metal Packages Magnet Mounting Impregnate Potting Interconnection Quality Assurance Testing Technologies	Assembly / Compound Technologies Automation Harness Assembly Continuous Engineering Automated Control Cabinet Assembly Traceability in Cable Harness Production 3D-MID – Antennas	Ambient Assisted Living Energy Management Energy Supply Heating Technology Infotainment Communication User Acceptance Service Robotics Security Systems Smart Home Networking