Matthias Gruhler

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation

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Matthias Gruhler is a pioneering researcher in the field of miniaturized robotic systems for industrial maintenance and autonomous mobile robot navigation. His most impactful work introduces the **MiRoR** concept, a novel miniaturized robotized machine tool called **Mini-RoboMach**, which combines a walking hexapod robot with a Slender Continuum Arm. This system, boasting 24 + 25 degrees of freedom, is designed for holistic *in-situ* repair and maintenance in restrained and hazardous environments—a significant contribution to industrial robotics (57 citations). Gruhler has also advanced the reliability of autonomous mobile robots through his work on **cooperative long-term SLAM** (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) for industrial applications, addressing the critical need for precise localization and dynamic path planning. Furthermore, he developed a **modular hybrid localization approach** that intelligently fuses local grid maps with natural landmarks, enhancing navigation robustness. His research directly tackles the challenges of operating robots in complex, dynamic industrial settings, bridging the gap between mobility and precision. Gruhler’s work is essential reading for engineers and researchers focused on field robotics, maintenance automation, and resilient autonomous navigation.