Johannes Fottner
Papers
13
Total Citations
100
H-Index
6
About
Johannes Fottner is a leading researcher at the forefront of automation and robotics in construction and intralogistics. His work focuses on integrating autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and collaborative robots (cobots) into complex, real-world environments—from warehouses and fulfillment centers to dynamic construction sites. A key contribution is his axiomatic design approach for deploying AMRs outdoors, addressing the growing need for flexible material flow solutions in Industry 4.0. Fottner has also pioneered the study of human-robot interaction in conventional order picking, exploring how mobile picking robots can effectively collaborate with human workers. His research extends to critical operational challenges, including failure-handling strategies for robot fleets in automated warehouses and the development of task-based control systems for construction sites. With his most cited work, the 2022 ISARC proceedings, accumulating over 30 citations, Fottner’s impact is evident. He has also advanced specialized applications, such as a versatile end effector for laparoscopic robotic scrub nurses, and has explored the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with light construction equipment, demonstrating a broad and applied vision for the future of robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Usage of Autonomous Mobile Robots Outdoors - an Axiomatic Design Approach16 citations · 2021
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- 4Versatile end effector for laparoscopic robotic scrub nurse7 citations · 2023
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- 6Failure-Handling Strategies For Mobile Robots In Automated Warehouses7 citations · 2019
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- 9BIM-Integration of Light Construction Equipment2 citations · 2022
- 10Failure-Handling Strategies for Mobile Robots in Automated Warehouses2 citations · 2019