Brief description

The M-AIR (Multimodal AI for Adaptive Intralogistics and Robotics) research and development network is a network that aims to significantly advance the digitalization, automation, and networking of industrial intralogistics. Under the leadership of the Cluster Mobility & Logistics and AIR Artificial Intelligence Regensburg, based at TechBase Regensburg, innovative AI applications are being developed that are intended to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular.

Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Key areas

The M-AIR R&D network aims to develop multimodal AI models for adaptive robotic systems that can be flexibly integrated into existing and new intralogistics environments. The focus is on combining technologies such as voice control, computer vision, data fusion, and digital twins. The use of large AI language models (LLMs) for interactive task description and process control represents a particularly innovative aspect.

Project partner

  • Artiquare GmbH
  • Gradial Data GmbH
  • Indyon GmbH
  • Ingenieurbüro Springs GmbH
  • Innok Robotics GmbH
  • Institut für systemisches Management und Organisation ISMO GmbH
  • Joseph Witt GmbH
  • OTH Amberg-Weiden
  • OTH Regensburg
  • Pendura UG
  • PYLABS GmbH
  • Schindler & Schill GmbH
  • sdp GmbH
  • SimPlan AG
  • Synnotech AG
  • TH Ingolstadt

     

Project ideas in the M-AIR network

The M-AIR network brings together companies and research institutions that are jointly exploring new approaches for AI-based applications in production, logistics, and industry.
The following topics show possible project ideas that have emerged from previous exchange formats and workshops and could be further developed or explored in greater depth in the future.

  • Voice-controlled mission definition for mobile robots
    The aim is to formulate complex logistics tasks more simply and translate them automatically into precise driving commands.
  • Intelligent route planning for autonomous vehicles
    By evaluating sensor data, plans, and user instructions, vehicles could navigate more flexibly and safely in the future.
  • Adaptive bin picking systems with multimodal AI
    The combination of computer vision, robotics, and language models could significantly expand automation in warehouse and production environments.
  • AI-supported gripping point determination in robotics
    With the help of improved gripping decisions, robots could also act reliably with unknown objects in the future.
  • Generative planning of industrial plant layouts
    Use of generative AI models for the automatic creation and evaluation of factory or logistics layouts.
  • Digital remodeling of existing plants
    Conversion of 2D plans or scans into 3D models for efficient use in modernization or simulation.
  • Automated safety assessment of technical facilities
    Automated assessment of risks and safety requirements.
  • AI-supported management of product compliance
    Use of artificial intelligence to comply with regulatory requirements in global supply chains.

Project sponsor

VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

Contact person

Uwe Pfeil
Clustermanager
Tel. +49 941 604889 55
uwe.pfeiltechbase.de