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The Technology Forum
The Technology Forum Accelerating Robotics - The Drive behind Human Robots will bring together developers, drive specialists and production technologists at the Fraunhofer IWU in Chemnitz on 28 and 29 October 2026.
The focus is on accelerating the development of dynamically cooperative drive systems for humanoid robots – from system design and modular integration concepts through to scalable production strategies.
Our focal points
Particular emphasis is placed on the The role of production technology in humanoid robotics and the resulting requirements for precision, efficiency and scaling.
The event is aimed at developers, technologists and product managers in the field of drive technology as well as associated production and manufacturing experts.
Design the next generation of flexible, scalable drive systems for humanoid robots.
Exhibitor
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Venue
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU
Reichenhainer Str. 88, 09126 Chemnitz
28 October 2026 - Day 1
29 October 2026 - Day 2
Organiser
Our focal points
Day 1
28 October 2026
9.30 am to 5.00 pm + evening event
Coffee, a first meeting and making new contacts.
Thomas Priemuth (BMW): „Best Practice – The Use of Humanoids in Production“
The next generation of flexible, scalable drive systems for humanoid robots.
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Chair: Dr Chris Schöberlein (TUC)
Food stall in the event area · Market Square – experience products and technologies first-hand.
A comparison of direct drives, gearboxes (cycloidal, harmonic drive, planetary), fluidic, hybrid and series-elastic approaches.
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Chair: Dr Chris Schöberlein (TUC)
A comparison of direct drives, gearboxes (cycloidal, harmonic drive, planetary), fluidic, hybrid and series-elastic approaches.
Posts:
Chair: Dr Chris Schöberlein (TUC)
Coffee Break · Marketplace – Experience products and technologies first-hand.
The use of humanoids in an industrial context · Poster exhibition – presentations by research institutions and networks
18:00 Optional guided tour of the Chemnitz Industrial Museum · 19:00–22:00 Dinner with musical entertainment & dinner speech by IMK & IWU
Day 2
29 October 2026
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
A look back at Day 1 & a preview of the programme · Coffee & networking.
An insight into manufacturing processes, scaling strategies and their applicability to humanoid robots.
Presentation: Dr Höhnsdorf (Infineon)
Manufacture of precision components, automated assembly, testing strategies, modularisation and service life in high-volume production drives.
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Chairs: Carsten Hochmuth, Prof. Verena Kräusel (IWU)
Food stall in the event area · Market Square – experience products and technologies first-hand.
Manufacturing strategies for acoustically optimised moving components. Simulation, calculation and regulatory requirements.
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Moderator: Holger Kunze (IWU) · Presentations: Dekra, HandsOn Robotics GmbH
Coffee Break · Marketplace – Experience products and technologies first-hand.
Software, condition monitoring and sensor technology for humanoid robots. Final presentations and a joint summary.
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Chaired by: Dr Jens Trepte, Dr Martin Dix
A detailed programme and further speakers will be announced shortly.
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All prices are exclusive of VAT.
The registration fee covers participation in the main and supporting programmes of Accelerating Robotics 2026 and includes access to the talks and the exhibition area, including refreshments during breaks and lunch on 28 and 29 October 2026, as well as attendance at the evening event on 28 October 2026.
Participants are responsible for organising their own travel to and from the event, as well as any overnight accommodation, at their own expense.
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