Neura Robotics and the Technical University of Munich have launched the RoboGym research center, a facility valued at €17 million. The site spans several thousand square meters and is designed to train humanoid robots and cobots in environments that simulate real-world industrial and domestic settings.
The primary objective of the center is to enable robots to learn tasks through demonstration rather than traditional programming. This approach aims to improve the safety and ergonomics of human-robot collaboration, allowing machines to work alongside people in shared workspaces.
During the launch, the company unveiled MiPA, a full-sized humanoid robot. The machine features movable arms and hands equipped with Neura's proprietary tactile skin. This sensor technology allows the robot to detect pressure and force, enabling it to handle fragile objects or operate tools safely near human workers.
RoboGym features a modular layout that includes simulated apartment zones, industrial workstations, and laboratory areas. Robots undergo daily reinforcement learning cycles, performing millions of iterations to master complex object manipulation tasks that were previously difficult for automated systems.
The project is funded through a partnership between Neura Robotics and the state government of Bavaria. The facility is currently open for collaborative research and development projects with various industrial partners.
