Applications-MBS

The investigation of the dynamic behavior of complex mechanical systems and the dimensioning of structures (supporting structures, beams, plates, etc.) under static, dynamic and thermal load are among the important fields of activity of 

• the computer-aided simulation of multi-body systems and 
• the finite element method

are used as efficient methods in the field, especially for virtual product development. The fields of application are robotics (locomotion and manipulation) and biologically inspired sensor technology.

Classical and non-classical locomotion principles as the basis of mobile robots and motion systems:

• Vibration-based locomotion systems
• Anisotropic friction

Mobile robots are one of the paradigms of mechatronics because they require a multidisciplinary approach to problems in mechanics, electrical engineering and computer science. Based on the specific competencies in mechanics within the field, research focuses in this area are

• the kinematics and dynamics of systems with omnidirectional wheels, including their structural design
• the system analysis, modelling and parameter identification
• the derivation of model-based control and regulation strategies and
• the system integration and prototyping.

• Tensegrity
• MSE