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5/23/2025
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ZDF MOMA Future

Robot Jack on the streets of Munich

The ZDF Morgenmagazin program focuses on Jack, a robot developed by researchers from Prof. Angela Schoellig's department at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). What makes him special: He moves through crowds almost intuitively, as he can predict people's movements to a certain extent.

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TUM in the media
Prof. Stefan Engelhardt
5/23/2025
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New Cluster of Excellence NUCLEATE explores RNA and DNA

“We are witnessing a revolution in nucleic acid research”

The Technical University of Munich (TUM), Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), and the University of Würzburg are joining forces in the new Cluster of Excellence NUCLEATE to explore the functions and regulation of nucleic acids. Alongside gaining fundamental insights, the researchers also aim to develop novel therapeutics based on these nucleic acids – laying the groundwork for the medicine of tomorrow. In this interview, Stefan Engelhardt, one of the cluster's three spokespeople and Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at TUM, explains the significance of this research.

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Research
5/22/2025
Reading time: 8 Min.

Natural sciences, medicine, and social sciences are at the forefront

TUM to receive funding for seven Clusters of Excellence

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has once again made a successful start to the highly competitive Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments: In the future, seven Clusters of Excellence at TUM and its cooperation partners will be funded, as announced by the German Research Foundation (DFG). That is three more than before.

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President Research Community
5/22/2025
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Fostering start-ups in the field of security and defense

TUM Venture Labs and Hensoldt enter into a strategic partnership

TUM Venture Labs and sensor specialist Hensoldt will jointly promote start-ups focusing on security and defense in the future. The partnership aims to intensify the exchange between research and industry and to open up potential for future investments in promising deep tech start-ups. To this end, Hensoldt will become a platinum partner of TUM Venture Labs and assume a central role in the area of defense in the emerging technology ecosystem.

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President
5/20/2025
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Solar battery based on porous organic material

Sunlight in - power out, long after sunset

This material acts like a solar reservoir – storing energy and releasing it as electricity long after sunset. The captured solar energy can thus also be used to supply electricity in the dark. For the first time, it has been possible to combine solar harvesting and long-term energy storage in a single, metal-free molecular framework – effectively merging the functions of a solar cell and a battery into a single, lightweight, and sustainable system.

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Research Sustainability Energy
Can Dincer, Professor für Sensors and Wearables for Healthcare gibt Einblicke in seine Forschung.
5/19/2025
Reading time: 4 Min.

NewIn: Can Dincer

Wearables: sensors for everyday life

Blood sugar, heart rate, and sleep data – wearable sensors such as smartwatches, rings or insulin patches can be used to monitor health parameters in everyday life. In this episode of NewIn, we meet Prof. Can Dincer. He develops biochemical sensors for point-of-care diagnostics and wearables. He focuses on minimally and non-invasive applications, such as analyzing the breath.

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Research Community
5/19/2025
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Cyber-secure and energy-saving

AI chip developed for decentralized use without the cloud

A new AI chip developed at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) works without the cloud server or internet connections needed by existing chips. The AI Pro, designed by Prof. Hussam Amrouch, is modelled on the human brain. Its innovative neuromorphic architecture enables it to perform calculations on the spot, ensuring full cyber security. It is also up to ten times more energy efficient.

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Research Quantum Technologies Artificial Intelligence
A person rides an e-scooter over a bridge
5/16/2025
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Serious injuries from e-scooter accidents

Study reveals patterns in e-scooter incidents across Germany

E-scooters are frequently involved in accidents that result in serious injuries. A recent study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has revealed clear nationwide patterns: these accidents often occur at night and on weekends, and the injured parties are frequently intoxicated men. The study's authors are therefore calling for tailored safety measures.

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Research
Jens Ernstberger, first author of the study and Sebastian Steinhorst, Professor of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things
5/15/2025
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Proof of location without disclosing personal data

Hexagons for data protection

Location data is considered particularly sensitive – its misuse can have serious consequences. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method that allows individuals to cryptographically prove their location – without revealing it. The foundation of this method is the so-called zero-knowledge proof with standardized floating-point numbers.

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Research
Postdoctoral researcher and TUM Junior Fellow Viviana Villafañe
5/15/2025
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Career in science: Viviana Villafañe

Diamonds and quanta

Why are young, talented researchers attracted to TUM? Where do they come from, and what do they work on? Physicist Viviana Villafañe came to TUM from Argentina six years ago to work here as a postdoctoral researcher. She now heads a small research group that is investigating the basics of a quantum internet – with the help of diamonds and quantum computers.

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Research Quantum Technologies Community
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