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Robotics Laboratory (G003)

Robotics Lab (G003)

The robotics laboratory is a central facility for exercises, internships, projects and final theses for production-related degree programmes at the TH Ingolstadt. It can also be used for experimental investigations as part of research projects. The laboratory focuses on robotics, automation technology and industrial image processing. The laboratory is also used for transfer activities.

Goals and idea

The robotics laboratory has an area of approx. 200 m². It houses a robot cell with two KUKA co-operating industrial robots with high payloads: these are intended for welding and joining applications as well as handling tasks. The laboratory is also equipped with various HRC-capable robots (also known as cobots). Robot applications and cooperation with humans can be realised using the existing sensor technology, robot tools and AI methods. Various mobile robot platforms and service robots are also in use.

 

  1. Establishing human-robot collaboration through the use of modern equipment.

  2. Franka Emika, featuring integrated physical interaction capabilities for innovative AI and robotics research.

  3. With the KUKA LBR4+, humans and robots can work together in close cooperation to carry out delicate tasks.

  4. In the robotics laboratory, students have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with both conventional robotic systems and cobots.

  5. The robotics laboratory is situated next to a green space and a meadow, which students can use for group work and relaxation.

  6. The Turtlebot3 enables students to demonstrate their expertise in the field of mobile robotics and ROS.

  7. Through the use of artificial intelligence, robots can learn to play the game ‘Hot Wire’.

  8. A robotic cell comprising two cooperating KUKA industrial robots for the development and testing of welding, joining and handling tasks involving high payloads.

  9. In honourable memory of our esteemed professor, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Schmidt, who not only established the Robotics degree programme but also built up our laboratory with great dedication.

  10. NAO is a humanoid robot designed for education, research and social interaction.

  11. AIBO, the robot dog, recognises voice commands, explores its surroundings using a built-in camera and enables interactive activities.

  12. Festo’s mechatronics training facility simulates production tasks and provides a learning environment for mechatronics and automation technology.

Laboratory equipment and activities

Laboratory management and team

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