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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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CRTA researchers — Jurica Cvetić (INSPIRATION project), Janko Jurdana, and Luka Šiktar — recently participated in the Robotic Vision Summer School (RVSS) in Kioloi, New South Wales, Australia. RVSS is a leading international program for young researchers in the field of computer vision and robotics, combining lectures by top experts, hands-on workshops, and competitions. The event was organized by the Australian…
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On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, an invited lecture by Dr. Luka Mišković was held at the Robotics course at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture. The lecture was held during the first hour of class and brought together students interested in contemporary topics in the field of wearable robotics and human-robot interaction. Dr. Luka Mišković is an alumnus of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering…
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In the new episode of the podcast "Voice of HAZU", the guest was Academician Bojan Jerbić, a full member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts and Professor Emeritus at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb. In the interview, he talks about his scientific and professional work and the role of science, technology and education in today's society. Academician Jerbić is one of the leading Croatian…
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On January 15, 2026, second-year students of the Mechatronics and Robotics Study visited the production facility of the Kraš factory, the largest confectionery factory in Southeast Europe. The Kraš factory in Zagreb consists of five departments (factories), each of which is responsible for the production of various types of confectionery products. During the tour of the production facility, the students had the opportunity to see each…
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As part of the INSPIRATION project, which is led by Assoc. Prof. Filip Šuligoj, junior researchers and doctoral students Ines Frajtag and Roč Stilinović spent two months on a research stay at the Surgical Robotics Laboratory at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. During her research stay at the Surgical Robotics Laboratory at the University of Twente, PhD student Ines Frajtag worked…
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