The Research Center Geriatronics focuses on enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals by developing intelligent robotic systems. Its primary aim is to promote mobility, independence, and social interaction among older adults, while also alleviating the physical demands placed on nursing staff. The lab's scientific goals revolve around creating adaptive, user-friendly assistance robotic systems that support both elderly care and healthcare workers.
Research includes the development of advanced technologies like the humanoid robot GARMI as well as lightweight exoskeletons. These systems are designed to operate autonomously or via teleoperation through multi-modal input devices. The experiments conducted in the lab test the capabilities of these robotic systems in real-world settings, such as pilot homes for the elderly, to demonstrate their practical application. With state-of-the-art robotics, the lab collaborates with nursing schools and caregiving organizations like Caritas to integrate these innovations into everyday life.
Contact and Location
Senior Scientists: Dr.-Ing. Abdeldjallil Naceri and Dr. Hamid Sadeghian
Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI)
Forschungszentrum Geriatronik
Bahnhofstrasse 37
82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen