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    \nAutonomous Robots and Intelligent Automation Systems<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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    Many complex technical systems need to execute their tasks efficiently and with an increasing degree of autonomy, requiring flexible and intelligent automation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      ARG conducts research to enable mobile and industrial robots, autonomous vehicles, space and energy systems to better perceive the world around them and to interact with it in an optimal and intelligent way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            \nProf. Holger VOOS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

            Full Professor in Engineering Science, Head of the ARG Research Group<\/p>\n\n

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            \nDr. Jose Luis SANCHEZ-LOPEZ<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

            Research Scientist, Deputy Head of the ARG Research Group

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