RoboTUM
About RoboTUM
Our mission at RoboTUM, Germany’s largest student robotics initiative, is to develop Munich into a global center for robotics. The race in robotics has long begun, and we want to position Europe as a leading player in the global innovation competition. We see enormous potential in three rapidly growing markets for autonomous legged platforms: – Autonomous legged robots: $1.5 billion (2023) → $7.3 billion by 2031 – Humanoid robotics: estimated at $32 billion by 2030, with 49% annual growth – Legged vehicles: a new mobility field with potential of $7 billion by 2030 Legged-propelled systems are changing how machines move through unstructured and uneven terrain, with adaptability that wheels and tracks cannot achieve. The RoboTUM approach is clear: superior mechanics. We bridge the gap between research and industry by implementing bio-inspired underactuationand energy-efficient locomotion in bipedal robots. With this, we aim to take a leading role in Europe. Our robots offer decisive advantages: – High adaptability: They navigate quickly through complex environments – Cost efficiency: Fewer motors than quadrupeds – motors are the most expensive components – Energy savings: Through novel walking physiology, inspired by the Max Planck Institute’s BirdBot research, we significantly extend battery life – batteries are the second most expensive component This leads to estimated cost savings of over 40% and makes our robots significantly more affordable and sustainable.
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