Future with Robotics in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region
Robotics is one of the most important technological trends of our time. Research into this important field is also being carried out in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, where it is being trialled and tested in real-world laboratories.
In our #FutureWithRobotics series, over the coming weeks we will be showcasing the exciting developments, projects and innovations emerging and being driven forward in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region in the field of robotics: from RoboCup 2027 to intelligent robotics in industry and the use of humanoid robots in care.
Dorothee Bär, the Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, also advocates a “German Way of Robotics”. Find out in this story what the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is contributing to this.
Fraunhofer IIS and Nuremberg Airport tested robotic assistants to assist passengers
In May, researchers from Fraunhofer IIS conducted a study at Nuremberg Airport to assess travellers’ acceptance of an AI robot and its technical capabilities. The robot can answer various questions, such as those relating to parking facilities or restaurants at the airport. A locally installed large language model ensures that the robot responds quickly and that data security is maintained to the highest standard.
RoboCup 2027
The world’s largest robotics competition is coming to the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region
At the RoboCup, teams from all over the world compete against each other with their robots. Representing the Nuremberg metropolitan region is Team #AutonOhm from the Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences in Nuremberg, led by Prof. Dr Stefan May. Look forward to some exciting robot matches and save the date: 15–21 June 2027!
Robot dog helps with early detection of forest fires and searches for missing persons
EVOLONIC’s robot dog in action with the DLRG in Fürth
The EVOLONIC project focuses on the early detection of forest fires, developing and testing innovative technologies for this purpose. The interdisciplinary team comprises researchers from FAU and Fraunhofer IISB. The latest addition to the team is a robot dog, which, for example, tracks down potential sources of fire or creates precise 3D maps in conditions of poor visibility. In April, it visited the DLRG in Fürth to help gather data and experience for robot-assisted searches for missing persons.
Regional start-ups are helping to shape the future of robotics
SCIPRIOS, isento and Nouma Autonomy demonstrate how they are pushing the boundaries of robotics
At the NKubator Innovation and Start-up Centre, the young companies SCIPRIOS, isento and Nouma Autonomy are developing technologies that improve processes, enable new applications and accelerate the transfer of innovations into practice. Through the use of robotics, they aim to accelerate research through laboratory automation, make humanoid robotics accessible to more people, and develop autonomous systems for complex operational scenarios.
Robots in care training
Fraunhofer IIS, FAU and other partners are conducting research into the use of robots as support
How can AI and humanoid robotics help to preserve valuable practical nursing expertise for the training of the next generation? A research consortium led by Fraunhofer IIS is investigating this question. One of the aims is to record the movements of experienced carers using a body-worn sensor network and transfer them to a humanoid robot.
Robotics research at UTN
Meeting Real-World Challenges: Robotics in the Department of Computer Science & AI at UTN
At the Department of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN), innovative research is more than just theory – it’s a hands-on experience. Labs hum and flash with activity, robotic arms move in synchrony, and small autonomous “TurtleBots” navigate tight spaces through testing environments. The atmosphere is charged with focused energy: programming, testing, improving, and constant questioning. This is where technologies are born that are already shaping the everyday life of tomorrow.
