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Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR)
Institute at a glance

Institute at a glance

The Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) has a fourfold performance mandate: teachingapplied researchconsulting and further education in the areas of photonics and robotics.

Our main teaching and research areas encompass the fields of Optoelectronics, Image Processing and Applied Robotics.

Expertise

Expertise

The team at the Institute for Photonics and Robotics focuses on the industrial application of photonics technology for gathering and evaluating information, as well as developing intelligent robots.

Our three research fields of Optoelectronics, Image Processing and Applied Robotics complement each other superbly.

We generate data using optoelectronic sensors. If these contain image sensors, the recorded data is processed further using image processing algorithms. If this recording of measurement parameters is combined with intelligent algorithms, so-called smart sensors can be created. These sensors can in turn be combined with actuator technology, drive technology, communication, navigation and energy technology to develop intelligent, autonomous and/or mobile robots.

Degree programmes

Degree programmes

The expertise of the Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) is incorporated in various study and further education programmes.

Further education

Further education

Research and consulting

Research and consulting

Research

As part of our applied research, we support product development within the industry by carrying out innovation projects and feasibility studies. Within the research focus area of Smart Sensors and Applied Robotics, we carry out research in the fields of Optoelectronics, Image Processing and Applied Robotics.

Consulting

The services we offer encompass the areas of EMC, lighting, eye safety, 3D surface measurement and device efficiency. In addition, we have access to a Photonics Lab, a Robotics Lab and a Prototype Development Lab which were designed according to the latest technical standards and can be used both for research projects and to offer services.

Forms of cooperation

There are various forms of cooperation: research projectsconsulting projects or student projects. Please contact us – we are happy to support you with your projects.

Publications

The Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) is represented in the media, holds presentations and releases publications. Browse through our publication database!

Contact

Contact

University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons
Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR)
Pulvermühlestrasse 57
7004 Chur
Switzerland

Phone:   +41 81 286 24 24
Mail:       ipr@fhgr.ch

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