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Contents of the module

This module teaches the central concepts at the interface of information systems, software engineering and robotics.

Students gain a comprehensive overview of current key topics in the field of human-robot collaboration and automation in industry.

The content includes, for example, the fundamentals of robotics, possible applications and potential of robotics, selected areas of application and methods for developing robot software, and the simulation of robots.

In addition, further aspects such as artificial intelligence and safety are examined. In the exercise, use cases are examined, in particular using collaborative robots, and carried out in case study work.  

Qualification goals

After successfully completing this module, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of automation with collaborative robots using information systems.

They will be familiar with important data formats and standards.

Students will learn about the special features of designing software for robots (compared to general software applications). In addition, they will be able to select and use simulation techniques in a targeted manner.

After completing the module, students will know how to use collaborative robots in a business context and how to use them as an analysis technique for specific issues.

Course languageFrequencyHours per weekECTSExam
EnglishSummerterm2V+2Ü660-minute written exam
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