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Topics for final theses

The Chair of Automated and Autonomous Systems offers theses in the subject areas of research into technical systems for the physical relief of manual activities (support systems/exoskeletons) or the automation of production processes. The theses thus address issues relating to production technology, product development and ergonomics. They can be divided into experimental, conceptual/constructive and theoretical/methodological work.

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TitleShort description of the taskContact
Title Short description of the task Contact 
Potential identification of the use of an exoskeleton for patients with gluteal insufficiency
  • Evaluation of the state of the art regarding gluteal insufficiency. gluteal insufficiency and medical/therapeutic exoskeletons
  • Musculoskeletal simulation to identify a potential application of an exoskeleton for patients with gluteal insufficiency
  • Conception of an exoskeleton prototype for the therapy of patients with gluteal insufficiency
David Scherb
Simulative determination of the required support course of exoskeletons
  • Discovery of the state of the art regarding the support of industrial activities with exoskeletons and human simulation
  • Definition of suitable use cases for biomechanical relief using exoskeletons
  • Conception of a simulation process using musculoskeletal human models to determine the required support curve of exoskeletons for different industrial activities depending on the targeted optimisation criterion
David Scherb
Development and evaluation of a vibration-damping hand exoskeleton for industrial applications
  • Discovery of the state of the art on vibration-induced injuries of the hand and arm during industrial activities
  • Conception of a novel hand-exoskeleton for possible vibration damping during work activities
  • Evaluation of the developed concept using suitable use cases and test benches
David Scherb
Concept development of a network of active exoskeletons, smart hand tools and digital assistance systems
  • Capturing the state of the art
  • Designing and setting up a workstation for coupling exoskeletons, smart hand tools and digital assistance systems
  • Enabling an environment for capturing, processing and utilising data from the parts, processing and use of data from the sub-partners
David Scherb
Estimation of ground reaction forces and centre of pressures using musculoskeletal simulation
  • Analysis of the current state of the art in methods for estimating ground reaction forces without the use of force plates
  • Development of an approach for determining ground reaction forces and centre of pressures using musculoskeletal simulation
  • Design of an approach for estimating ground reaction forces and centre of pressures using musculoskeletal simulation
  • Development of an approach for estimating ground reaction forces and centre of pressures using musculoskeletal simulation
    • Verification of estimated values using experimental data
    • Evaluation of applicability for static and dynamic tasks in laboratory and industrial contexts
Vishnu Kiran Surya Vamsam
Title Short description of the task Contact 
Concept development of a modular, upgradeable robotic spider with special tasks 
  •  Literature research on spider kinematics, drive concepts for artificial spiders, idea generation (e.g., inspiration from BionicWheelBot)
  • Derivation of inverse kinematics
  • Modeling/simulation of movement with simple obstacles
  • Balance issues, force distribution
Dennis Bäcker
Open-source robotic arm
  • Literature research on open-source robotic arm/cobot
  • Model comparison with regard to possibilities, effort, further development, ...
  • Component selection, 3D printing, possibly. Geometry customisation (design in CAD)
  • Control programming
  • Assembly, tests, Optimisation for user-friendliness
  • Documentation of the results
Dennis Bäcker
Baker Development of a filament extruder
  • Literature research on alternatives on the market
  • Concept development of the extruder
  • CAD design, component selection, 3D printing
  • control programming
  • assembly, testing
  • documentation of the results
Dennis Bäcker

 

Courses

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EventDescriptionPerson responsible
Development of automated and autonomous systems 
2 SWS lecture / 2 SWS seminar		Methods and techniques for the development of automated and autonomous systems. 
The module focuses on:
- analysing the automated and autonomous system
- domain-specific designs and synthesis into a system
- working on a task in group work.		Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Weidner, 
Dr.-Ing. Dennis Bäcker
Human-Machine Systems
2 SWS lecture / 2 SWS seminar		The module teaches theoretical and application-oriented parts of 
human-machine systems. After teaching the basics of human-machine systems, practical application examples 
such as load and stress, evaluation and design or 
information processing are dealt with.		Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Weidner,
David Scherb, M. Sc.
Conception of innovative mechatronic systems
1 SWS lecture / 3 SWS seminar		The module teaches methods for the development and design of 
technical products or systems from the idea to the concept
(in early phases of the product development process). These 
methods are used to systematically and methodically 
develop a new concept for a product and system based on a task.		Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Weidner,
David Scherb, M. Sc.,
Dr.-Ing. Dennis Bäcker
EventDescriptionResponsible
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