Robotics
In the food industry, robots are predominantly used in the logistics field for order picking or stacking of cardboard boxes or plastic crates. But this is only the beginning! In the future, they should also be able to sort delicate products such as chocolate candies into boxes, combine hamburger or hot dogs independently and assist in the cutting of fresh meat.
Dr.-Ing. Knut Franke
Manager Research Platform Robotics
“Robots can do more than assemble cars...”
The DIL has set up a novel research field which is jointly put into practice by food producers and robot manufacturers. As a partner for the development of novel equipment solutions, the DIL can contribute to this interdisciplinary field with its broad expertise, ranging from mechanical engineering to food safety and the description of physical food properties. The working group Robotics will assist in making this highly innovative technology available for the specific requirements of the food industry.
