Featured Research Projects
From Research to Impact
Discover selected research initiatives that stand out through scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and relevance for real-world challenges. These projects reflect the diversity and strength of the MCML community.
08.10.2026
RobCo Is TUM’s 24th Unicorn
Robotics Start-Up Offers a Simple Solution for Industrial Manufacturing
The Munich-based robotics start-up RobCo is the latest unicorn to emerge from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Founded six years ago by three former robotics students from the TUM Chair of …
05.10.2026
How a Startup Is Making AI Faster and More Sustainable
Pruna AI Develops Optimized, Highly Efficient AI Models
The capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) are growing rapidly; at the same time, energy consumption and costs are rising. This is where Pruna AI comes in: The startup develops highly efficient …
20.07.2026
How Fair Does AI Seem in Job Interviews?
Enkelejda Kasneci Explores Fairness in AI Job Interviews
Many companies rely on AI for recruitment. A new study shows that job applicants mostly trust the avatars conducting their interviews – but only until they receive a rejection. How fair this decision …
20.07.2026
TUM Develops Intelligent 3D Twins of Crime Scenes
Advancing AI for Digital Crime Scene Investigation
A crime scene is often accessible only for a short period of time. During that time, all relevant evidence must be documented quickly, and even small details can prove crucial. Researchers at the …
08.07.2026
How Autonomous Systems Learn to Understand Their Environment
Startup SE3 Labs Develops Spatial AI
Generative AI like ChatGPT can write text, generate images, and even write code. But when it comes to the physical world, these models reach their limits. They have only a limited understanding of …
2026-02-03 - Last modified: 2026-10-08