Martin Ritz

Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research, Technische Universität Darmstadt

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Martin Ritz is a leading researcher at the intersection of 3D digitization, robotics, and cultural heritage preservation. His primary research areas include automated mass digitization for the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) sector and robotic-aided processing for industrial decommissioning. Ritz’s major contributions lie in developing scalable, efficient 3D capture technologies to meet the growing demand for faithful digital preservation of cultural artefacts, as outlined in his highly cited 2022 work, *Towards 3D Digitization in the GLAM Sector* (10 citations). He also pioneers robotics for hazardous environments, notably through the ROBBE project, which automates the dismantling of coated steel components in nuclear power plants. His 2020 study on automated 3D mass digitization further advances practical, high-throughput solutions for heritage institutions. With a portfolio spanning cultural heritage strategy and nuclear decommissioning, Ritz demonstrates how cutting-edge robotics and computer vision can solve real-world challenges—from safeguarding Europe’s cultural legacy to safely managing industrial waste. His work is essential reading for researchers in digital heritage, automation, and applied robotics.