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Technical University of Munich

Department Assembly Technologies & Robotics

The Assembly Technology and Robotics Department addresses the final stage of value creation in production - assembly. Here, the costs and quality of products are significantly influenced. Efficient assembly processes, innovative plant technology and assembly systems as well as the targeted use of industrial robots are the key to economical production. The researchers in the Assembly Technology and Robotics Department are therefore working on new solutions to concrete problems to these topics. The current trends in production are also decisive.

Head of Department: Lukas Tanz

The research competences

Research Field Emerging Automation Applications 
This research area deals with complex applications that are difficult to automate in conjunction with classic automation technology such as robots, control systems, and planning processes. The focus is on data-driven methods that enable informed decisions and optimized processes through the evaluation and use of available data. The target applications include the automation of complex processes and tasks, particularly in assembly, as well as classic automation processes and quality assurance processes. The focus is on the development of closed systems within whose defined boundaries processes can run automatically. A particular focus is on dealing with uncertainties in the underlying data. In addition, the aim is to develop digital solutions that can also be used reliably in dynamic assembly processes. ​

Resarch Field Lead: Stephan Trattnig

Research Field Adaptive Robotics
The Adaptive Robotics research field deals with flexible robot systems consisting of robots, sensors, and peripherals as an integrated overall system. The focus is on adaptivity—both in development, through generic, application-independent methods, and in application, for example, in situational adaptation during commissioning on site. The goal is to create scalable solutions that can automate complex tasks, regardless of the specific application.

Research Field Lead: Johannes Bauer

Find out more on the current projects.

 

Equipment in the department Assembly Technologies & Robotics

We have unique and excellent equipment, which we use for the most diverse problems - always with excellent results for our customers.

Various demonstrators in the field of assembly technology

  •     Robots of various manufacturers and weight classes
  •     Modular MRK test cell
© Uli Benz/TUM
  • Peripheral devices (grippers, measuring devices, sensors, controllers)
  • External measuring devices for measurement and calibration of robots
  • Simulation of robot systems (task and path planning)
     

Various demonstrators in the area of digitization

  •     Tools for virtual planning and simulation (physical effects, material flow, 3D kinematics)
  •     Software frameworks for networked production (OPC-UA, IoT applications)
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