The Process Automation & IIoT research profile brings together applied research in the fields of automation technology, industrial communication, intelligent sensor systems, robotics, human-technology interaction, and real-time and IoT systems. The aim is to develop innovative solutions for a digital, connected and sustainable industry – ranging from sensor technology and communication to control systems and robotic assistance systems.
There is a particular focus on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cyber-physical systems, smart energy infrastructure and collaborative robotics.
Process Informatics & Smart Energy | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Pretschner
- IoT-based charging infrastructure – for example, street lamp charging points, LESS Cloud
- Smart Charging & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) for electric mobility
- Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS)
- IoT in railway infrastructure: Predictive maintenance with digital twins
- Containerised edge systems for energy-efficient communication
Process Control Technology & Industrial Communication | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tilo Heimbold
- ASi Interface Development & Certification – the world’s first ASi laboratory
- Fieldbus communication & automation interfaces
- Functionalised carbon concrete (DigitalBeton) with integrated sensor technology and electrical installation
- Applications in building automation & biotechnology
Simulation & Robotics | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Jäkel
- Simulation throughout the lifecycle of automated systems and processes: including virtual commissioning of automation systems and predictive maintenance
- Collaborative/cooperative robotics: physical human-robot interaction, workspace monitoring
- Machine learning in robotics
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tilo Heimbold
Process Control Engineering and Process Management
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jörn Hoffmann
Computer Engineering and Real-Time Systems
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Jäkel
Systems Theory and Mechatronics
