Innovation

In the recently launched EU-funded Horizon project euROBIN, the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) is coordinating the work package „Robotic Manufacturing for a Circular Economy ". In addition, MIRMI's Robothon® Grand Challenge idea is being expanded to cooperate with euROBIN’s yearly Robotic Challenges. The Chief of Science at MIRMI, Dr. Utku Culha, tells us about the tasks of researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). [read more]

In the "Human Modeling and Rehabilitation Robotics" research group, Kim Kristin Peper conducts research on what is known as early rehabilitation. The PhD student at the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) bridges the gap between coding, robotics and physiotherapy in her research. [read more]

How robotics can improve the daily lives of the elderly and their caregivers: These are the central topics that scientists will be addressing at the first Geriatronics Summit in Garmisch. Questions to the organizers of the event and scientific leaders of the research projects, Luis Figueredo and Abdeldjallil Naceri from MIRMI. [read more]

TUM is joining the Global Challenge Lab 2022, featuring 10-days of online workshops, guest speakers, and expert mentoring to help you hack innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. This year, participants will be working to achieve UNS SDG 13: Climate Action, in partnership with students from 14 universities across the world. Students from all disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to join! [read more]

Using smart sensor and measurement techniques to make farming more efficient and sustainable is the goal of a team of researchers at TUM. [read more]

Following many years of research at the Technical University of Munich, the start-up Ebenbuild won the digital health category at EIT Health Catapult 2022. The company aims to use AI software to generate unprecedented data on patients’ lungs and provide tailored therapy to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The pioneers behind this company are Dr. Kei Müller, Dr. Jonas Biehler, Prof. Wolfgang Wall and Dr. Karl-Robert Wichmann. [read more]

Would you like to discuss with roboticists and AI law specialists technological solutions for the Future of Health? Join the Geriatronics Summit which will be held on June 20 and June 21 at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany. Please register to participate and/or submit a contribution before June 08. [read more]

The Innovation Radar of the European Commission (EC) featured four innovations developed in various TUM / MIRMI projects in April and May 2022. The Innovation Radar platform builds on the information and data gathered by independent experts, who review the innovations in ongoing projects funded by the European Commission and provide an independent opinion on their market potential. The independent assessment of the market potential of a publicly funded project aims to connect innovators with investors and maximize funding opportunities for European tech entrepreneurs. [read more]

As part of her M.Sc. in Medical Technologies at TUM, Veronika Spieker conducted her master thesis on the design, implementation and experimental validation of upper-limb prostheses at MIRMI. The MedtecLIVE Talent Award is supported by a top-class jury consisting of representatives from industry and research. Learn more about her story. [read more]

Around 30 demonstrators from the Technical University of Munich, TUM's Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) as well as selected start-ups and several projects' partners will present their latest innovations in the munich_i / AI.Society exhibition area during the automatica conference from 21. to 24. June, 2022 in Hall B4 at Messe München. Additionally, 20-minute live talks will take place on the i_space stage of munich_i every day from 11:00- to 12:30. Tickets are available now. [read more]