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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
  • .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
. of industrial activities to be supported 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
  • . Determination of the required support curve of exoskeletons for various industrial activities depending on the targeted optimisation criterion
    		• 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
  • Design 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
    Inspiration of BionicWheelBot)
  • Deduction of the inverse kinematics
  • Modelling/simulation of the movement with simple obstacles
  • Equilibrium problem, distribution of forces
    • Dennis
    Baker 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
    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.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
    EventDescriptionPersons responsible
    Automation systemsfollows...Univ.Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Weidner,
    Dr.-Ing. Dennis Bäcker
    Industry 4.0follows...Univ.Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Weidner,
    Dr.-Ing. Dennis Bäcker
    Workplace design and organisationSee poster belowUniv.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Weidner,
    David Scherb, M. Sc.
    Course "Workplace design and organisation"
    --> Information event on 12.02.2026 at 12 noon in Haus Formgebung, Room 2.161
    Modulposter_Arbeitsplatzgestaltung und -organisation