Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) - University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons

Institute at a glance

The focus areas of the Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) include applications and systems that are based on photonics as well as information and communication technologies. The activities and tasks of the institute cover the research fields of Optoelectronics, Image Processing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and ICT. Our skills in the areas of sensors, data recording and processing, language and data communication as well as web application development and visualisation complement one another perfectly here.

Head of institute/centre
Leutenegger Tobias More about Leutenegger Tobias
Team
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Research fields
Applied Robotics
Image Processing
Optoelectronics More about the research fields
Labs
3D surface measurement More about 3D surface measurement Lighting Lab More about Lighting Lab EMC Test Centre More about EMC Test Centre Device Efficiency Lab More about Device Efficiency Lab Networks Lab More about Networks Lab Photonics Lab More about Photonics Lab

Expertise

The research team of the Institute for Photonics and Robotics deals with the application of photonics technologies for the procurement and evaluation of information.

The research fields of Optoelectronics and Image Processing complement one another perfectly: in the research field of Optoelectronics, sensor and camera systems are designed and constructed that deliver the raw data for the subsequent image processing. This allows for the development of advanced smart sensors. In combination with our know-how in the area of ICT and our research focus area of Big Data and Analytics, our institute thus possesses the required basic knowledge when it comes to issues and applications relating to the Internet of Things.

The expertise of the Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) is incorporated in various study and further education programmes.

Bachelor's degree Photonics

Self-driving vehicles, VR glasses, drones – many of the new technologies based on photonics are still at a fledgling stage. The study contents of the bachelor’s degree programme in Photonics provide an understanding of light-based technologies and also cover their use and further development.

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Bachelor's degree Mobile Robotics

Mobile robots are flying, swimming or driving systems which autonomously complete certain tasks, for example transporting a container over the Atlantic or searching for survivors in a disaster zone. Study Mobile Robotics at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons.

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Bachelor's degree Computational and Data Science

Data is omnipresent and it is now difficult to imagine our society being without it. You learn how to generate knowledge from data and how to supplement or replace traditional laboratory and field experiments with simulations in the fields of natural and engineering sciences while also receiving sound IT training.

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Further education

Specialised courses in technology

Further education in a technical field will hone your profile and open up new career options. We offer a variety of advanced training consisting of single day courses, modules and CAS certificate programs. For example, in the fields of Optoelectronics or Machine Vision/Image Processing.

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Research and consulting

The Technology Service Lab at the Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) offers research projects and services in the areas of light measurement, EMC and energy efficiency.

With the establishment of the bachelor’s degree programme in Photonics, which is like no other in Switzerland, a Photonics Lab was also set up and equipped with state-of-the-art technology that is also available for research projects and services. The range of offered measurements comprises the characterisation of optoelectronic components and systems, immunity to external light sources and the fulfilment of eye protection classes.

Forms of cooperation

There are various forms of cooperation: research projects, consulting projects or student projects. Please contact us – we are happy to support you with your projects.

Publications

The Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) is represented in the media, holds presentations and releases publications. Browse through our publication database!