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 TobiasTeam
Meet our employees. More about Meet our employees.Research fields
Applied Robotics
Image Processing
Optoelectronics More about the research fieldsLabs
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.
Degree programmes
The expertise of the Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) is incorporated in various study and further education programmes.
Further education
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!
Labs
Team
Memberships
The Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) is a member of the following organisations:
- asut – Schweizerischer Verband der Telekommunikation
- Cisco Networking Academy
- Electrosuisse
- EMVA – European Machine Vision Association
- Energie-Experten
- EPIC – European Photonics Industry Consortium
- SEMI – Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International
- SSES – Schweizerischer Verein für Sonnenenergie
- SWEN – Software Engineering Network
- SWISSMEM – Fachgruppe Photonics
- Swiss photonics – Swiss National Thematic Network (NTN) for photonics
- topmotors.ch – Effizienz im Antrieb
- topten.ch
Contact
University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons
Institute for Photonics and Robotics (IPR)
Pulvermühlestrasse 57
7004 Chur
Switzerland
Phone: +41 81 286 24 24
Mail: ipr@clutterfhgr.ch