Research

A research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), together with partners from the mobility and chip sectors, has developed a new software architecture that could reshape how autonomous vehicles operate. [read more]

GRATA is the name of the research project that the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) is supporting with €1.91 million over the next three years. The project, coordinated by MIRMI member Ali Nasseri, professor at TUM Clinic, focuses on the development of a modular, AI-supported platform for robot-assisted surgery. The aim of the research project is to support medical staff in using robotic applications safely and competently. [read more]

The invention by the start-up QTPIE, co-founded by TUM professor Achim Lilienthal, has made it onto the list of ‘Best Innovations’ published by the US magazine TIME. A modern smartphone on a car's dashboard monitors the road and the driver, calculating how well and safely they are driving: the Motor Vehicle Administration in the US state of Virginia is already preparing for its practical implementation. [read more]

Robotics – the term often suggests drones, humanoid machines, or collaborative robot arms. At TUM MIRMIs Intelligent Bio-Robotic Systems Group, the focus goes beyond that: wearable robotics that work directly on the human body. Instead of taking over tasks, these exosuits are designed to help people regain their own abilities. [read more]

Needles are often difficult to detect in the body during surgical procedures using ultrasound. A research team from the Chair for Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now developed a method that causes needles to vibrate slightly, making them visible. Doctoral student Dianye Huang was awarded the Best Innovation Award for this achievement at the Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Centre (MRC) Symposium 2025. [read more]

With 28 demos, several stages, the munich_i and the Hightech Summit, our institute is setting an example in tangible research. A visit to the most important industry meeting for robotics and AI is still possible until Friday - June 27, 2025, 4 p.m. [read more]

Remote robot teaching is unlocking new possibilities in fields like surgery, aerospace, and manufacturing—allowing experts to train machines from anywhere in the world. MIRMI researcher Başak Güleçyüz of the chair of Media Technology of Technical University of Munich (TUM) explains how her team tackles the challenge of network delays and why industry leaders are already taking notice. [read more]

Making work easier with ergonomic assistance systems is the mission of start-up EASE. The first prototypes are already helping people carry heavy loads. The exoskeletons were tested on production lines in the industry and logistics sectors, among other places. [read more]

Autonomous tractors in the field must be able to recognize people safely. Otherwise, it is impossible to send these vehicles off without a driver. With the help of a new safety model, Prof. Timo Oksanen of the Chair of Agromechatronics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) can rule out errors with almost 100 percent certainty. [read more]

Maximilian Rettinger and his team at the Chair of Human-Machine Communication at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are working on an interactive mixed reality method to enable robots to be programmed faster and without prior technical knowledge in the future. The aim is to make control more intuitive, simpler, and significantly more efficient. [read more]