Matthias Freundel

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation

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Matthias Freundel is a researcher at the forefront of laboratory automation, with a primary focus on the design and deployment of flexible, mobile robotic systems for life science environments. His most-cited work, "Designing the mobile robot Kevin for a life science laboratory" (2022), addresses a critical gap in small-scale lab automation: the economic and practical challenges of fully automating individual processes. Freundel’s key contribution lies in demonstrating that mobile robots can efficiently perform specific, repetitive tasks—such as sample handling or equipment transport—thereby relieving skilled laboratory staff for higher-value work. This approach offers a scalable, cost-effective alternative to rigid, full-scale automation. With 9 citations, his paper has already sparked interest in the robotics and lab automation communities, highlighting the potential of flexible platforms like "Kevin" to transform workflows in small laboratories. Freundel’s work is notable for its practical, solution-oriented design, bridging robotics engineering with real-world biological and chemical research needs. His research continues to influence how laboratories integrate automation, making him a rising voice in the field of mobile robotics for scientific applications.