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Researchers from the Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technologies (CRTA) and a visiting student successfully presented four scientific papers at the 35th International Robotics Conference RAAD 2026, held in Bratislava. The papers presented cover current research in the fields of medical robotics, autonomous driving and maritime autonomy, confirming CRTA's continuous contribution to the development of advanced robotic and autonomous systems. In the field of medical
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As part of the fieldwork of the Autonomous Systems course, students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB) visited Gideon, a company that is one of the leaders in the development and application of autonomous mobile robotic systems in logistics. The visit provided students with the opportunity to get up close and personal with the application of advanced technologies in real industrial environments, including the Trey system — an autonomous loading robot
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The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB) and the Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technologies (CRTA) participated this year again in the Innovation Day conference, held on the Infobip campus as part of the STEMwave – School of the Future project. Over the years, Innovation Day has grown into one of the most significant regional events dedicated to STEM education, innovation, and the development of technological competencies of young people. The conference…
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At the first Micromouse competition held in Croatia, our students Andrija Adamović, David Mihić, Matej Gregurić and Matej Nukić achieved exceptional success and deservedly won first place, confirming the high level of knowledge, teamwork and engineering creativity. Micromouse is one of the most famous and longest-running robotics competitions in the world, which tests the ability to autonomously navigate in a complex 16×16…
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An event titled "From Research to Medical Innovation: Technology Transfer" was held at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, on May 27, 2026, presenting the results of the ANDROMEDA and PRONOBIS medical robotics projects. The event brought together representatives
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BMW Group and the University of Zagreb's Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technologies (CRTA) are continuing their collaboration on the research project „INSIGHT.“ The goal of this project is to develop AI-based models for optimizing the production of battery cells along the entire value chain – from electrode manufacturing and final testing to direct recycling. At the BMW Group's Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC) in Munich…
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a guest lecture by Dr. Ing. Teodor Tomić titled „Algorithms and Systems for Autonomous Flight“ was held at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture of the University of Zagreb, as part of the course "Autonomous Systems" in the Mechatronics and Robotics study program. The lecture attracted a large number of students interested in the field of autonomous aircraft and advanced robotic systems...
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Robot Operating System (ROS) is an open-source software platform that enables the development, integration, and management of robotic systems. It is one of the key tools in modern robotics, allowing for faster development, standardization, and easier knowledge sharing among researchers and engineers. Thanks to its modularity and large community, ROS is now a key tool in modern robotics. In this context, ROSCon conferences hold a special place, bringing together the global community...
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Researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture of the University of Zagreb (CRTA), gathered at the Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technologies CRTA, are the authors of the chapter entitled „RONNA G4—Robotic Neuronavigation: A Novel Robotic Navigation Device for Stereotactic Neurosurgery“, published in the book Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery (ed. Mohammad Hossein Abedin-Nasab, published by Elsevier): https://shop.elsevier.com/books/handbook-of-robotic-and-image-guided-surgery/abedin-nasab/978-0-443-13912-3 The chapter introduces RONNA…
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