Our goal: Accelerating the development of dynamically cooperating drive systems for humanoid robots

The Technology Forum Accelerating Robotics - The Drive behind Human Robots brings on 28 and 29 October 2026 on Fraunhofer IWU in Chemnitz developers, drive specialists and production technologists together. 

 

The focus is on accelerating development dynamic co-operating drive systems for humanoid robots, from system design and modular integration concepts to scalable production strategies. The aim is to jointly decisive step from the prototype to the industrially finished mass-produced product.

What requirements will be placed on the next generation of dynamically co-operating drive systems? What systemic approaches exist - and why? How do we develop flexible, integrated drive modules and manufacture them economically and scalably? And above all: How do we make the step from prototype to customisable mass-produced product?

The Technology Forum Accelerating Robotics - The Drive behind Human Robots will shed light on these issues, from system design and modular integration concepts to scalable production strategies.

A particular focus is on 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.

Our focus: The role of production technology in humanoid robotics (precision, efficiency, scaling)

Design the next generation of flexible, scalable drive systems for humanoid robots. Exchange ideas with product developers, drive specialists and production technologists. Through a interdisciplinary and focussed exchange we will accelerate the development of drive technology for humanoid robots

- a new drive for human robots.

Where?

Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU Reichenhainer Str. 88, 09126 Chemnitz

Agenda & programme overview

Day 1 | 28.10.2026 | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm + evening event

  • Keynote: The importance of drive technology for humanoid robots
  • Technical presentations on basic principles and system requirements from a drive technology perspective
  • Concrete application examples from industry and development
  • Speed dating: Potentials and challenges from a production engineering perspective
  • Evening networking at the Chemnitz Industrial Museum
 

Day 2 | 29.10.2026 | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

  • Keynotes on key technology topics
  • Presentations on product simulation and development
  • Manufacturing & production of integrated drive modules
  • Cost structures, scaling and industrialisation

Speakers and schedule will follow.

Are you already convinced?
Then register now by e-mail free of charge for further information on the Registration for the two-day event not to be missed!

Do you still have questions?
Then please do not hesitate to contact us. Get in touch with robotics@imk-ic.com and we will be happy to help you.