About Fraunhofer IPA
Fraunhofer IPA (Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation) is one of Europe's leading applied research organizations in robotics and automation. With 50 years of experience in robotics, the institute develops innovative robot and assistance systems for industrial and service applications.
The research department "Automation and Robotics" designs robots and automation solutions for industrial applications and the service sector. Key technologies are developed and implemented into innovative industrial robots, service robots, and intelligent machines.
For humanoid robotics, Fraunhofer IPA provides critical applied research: system concepts, feasibility studies, robot simulation, material flow simulation, prototype development, robot measurement, and existing system optimization. Their work bridges the gap between research and industrial deployment.
Research Focus: Automation & Robotics
Industrial Robots
Development and optimization of industrial robot systems for manufacturing, assembly, and material handling applications.
Service Robots
Development of service robots for healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and public spaces — including human-robot interaction research.
Intelligent Machines
Integration of AI, sensor technology, and control systems into intelligent production machinery.
Assistance Systems
Development of robot-based assistance systems for human-robot collaboration and worker support.
Services for Humanoid Robotics
System Concepts
Concept development for humanoid robot deployments
Feasibility Studies
Technical and economic viability analysis
Robot Simulation
Simulation of robot systems and components
Material Flow Simulation
Optimization of production and logistics flows
Prototype Development
Building and testing functional prototypes
Requirements Engineering
Creation of specifications and requirement documents
Robot Measurement
Precision measurement of robots and systems
System Optimization
Optimization of existing robot systems
Fraunhofer IPA's Role in Humanoid Robotics
As one of Europe's leading applied research organizations, Fraunhofer IPA plays a crucial role in advancing humanoid robotics:
- Validation Methodology — Developing methods to validate humanoid robots in industrial environments
- Safety Standards — Contributing to ISO standards for human-robot collaboration
- Technology Transfer — Bridging research and commercial deployment
- Simulation Expertise — Advanced simulation for humanoid robot validation
"Multidisciplinary teams, a unique network, comprehensive know-how, and well-equipped laboratories and workshops are combined in our range of services."
Target Groups & Collaboration
Robot Users
Support for companies that use or want to deploy robot systems — from concept to implementation.
System Integrators
Development partner for system integrators seeking new technologies and solutions.
Component Manufacturers
Partnership for developing and validating new robot components and technologies.
Research Partners
Collaboration on publicly funded research projects and joint innovation initiatives.
Fraunhofer IPA at the Advanced Humanoid Forum 2027
Fraunhofer IPA will present applied research in humanoid robotics at the forum:
- Validation methodology for humanoid robots in industrial environments
- Robot simulation and material flow simulation showcase
- Assistance systems for human-robot collaboration
- Research partnership opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Fraunhofer IPA conducts applied research in humanoid robotics, including system concepts, feasibility studies, robot simulation, prototype development, and validation methodologies for industrial deployment.
Fraunhofer IPA supports robot users with system concepts, feasibility studies, robot simulation, material flow simulation, prototype development, requirements engineering, robot measurement, and system optimization.
Companies can collaborate with Fraunhofer IPA as robot users, system integrators, component manufacturers, or research partners — through direct project collaboration or publicly funded research initiatives.
Fraunhofer IPA has 50 years of experience in robotics and automation, with multidisciplinary teams, a unique network, comprehensive know-how, and well-equipped laboratories and workshops.