Novel Applications of Robotics

This paper describes the latest developments and research activities of IPA in the field of novel robot applications. The activities cover the industrial sector with a focus on manufacturing applications as well as the increasing applications of service robots. The new industrial applications are in the area of micro systems such as micro assembly, bio technology (diagnostics), bin-picking of automotive tires and hybrid assembly. In the area of service robots the actual development of a climbing robot, automated cleaning, elderly care systems and new assistant systems will be described.