Maximilian Mühlbauer

M.Sc. Maximilian Mühlbauer is a researcher at the Chair of Sensor-Based Robot Systems and Intelligent Assistance Systems at Technische Universität München (TUM), part of the Faculty of Computer Science. His work focuses on robotics, artificial intelligence, and space robotics, particularly in areas like in-orbit manufacturing, virtual fixtures, and human-robot interaction. He contributes to projects such as the ACOR initiative and the AI-In-Orbit-Factory, exploring fault-tolerant processes and adaptive robotic systems for space applications.

Research Interests: Maximilian’s research emphasizes AI-driven robotics, space robotics, and control systems. He develops methodologies for virtual fixtures, reconfigurable robotic systems, and teleoperation with shared control. His work integrates probabilistic models and machine learning for resilient systems in challenging environments like space.

Publications: His recent work spans topics from in-orbit manufacturing and force-sensitive space manipulators to multi-modal haptic teleoperation, reflecting a focus on practical robotic applications in aerospace and industry.

Grants/Advising: Maximilian oversees available theses on topics like mixture of experts fixture learning and virtual fixture adaptation, inviting collaboration on AI-driven robotics projects. He collaborates with Prof. Alin Albu-Schäffer and contributes to TUM’s research initiatives in autonomous systems.

Labs: He is part of the Sensor-Based Robot Systems lab, advancing robotics for human-centric and space-oriented applications.