BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Antonínská 548/1, 601 90 Brno
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The international AMPER trade fair annually presents the latest trends in electrical engineering, energy, and related fields. From March 18 to 20, it will welcome more than 420 exhibitors at the Brno Exhibition Center, and Brno University of Technology, as one of the event's partner universities, will not be missing. The highlights of its exhibition will include an autonomous swarm of robots and drones for remote exploration and the revolutionary FRASCAN II spectrometer for research in material sciences and biology. Visitors can find the BUT exhibit in Pavilion P.
Among them is the autonomous swarm of robots and drones for remote exploration, a collaboration between FEKT BUT and the University of Defence. This AI-controlled system is primarily being developed for the Czech Army, which could deploy it in situations such as chemical plant accidents, dirty bomb incidents, or military attacks. Other security forces could also use the system for chemical, biological, and nuclear defense (CBRN), as it enables rapid and detailed reconnaissance of hazardous areas.
"The entire swarm can automatically explore the terrain without manual control. If one of the drones fails—whether due to enemy action or weather conditions—the system autonomously reconfigures itself using AI algorithms to adjust the flight paths of the remaining drones and complete the mission," explained project leader Petr Marcoň from FEKT BUT.
The device is useful not only in fundamental research but also in materials engineering, the pharmaceutical industry, and quantum informatics. "It provides scientists with deeper insights into the structure of biomolecules, semiconductors, and other substances, allowing them to conduct complex experiments without needing multiple separate instruments. Key advantages of FRASCAN II include low acquisition costs, compatibility with existing NMR systems, and easy installation," said project leader Petr Neugebauer from CEITEC BUT.
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The Faculty of Information Technology at BUT will present innovative software that utilizes artificial intelligence for automated circuit design, implementing AI algorithms directly on a chip. By intentionally introducing controlled errors into circuits, such as those used for image classification, the software can achieve energy savings of up to several tens of percent while maintaining an almost imperceptible error rate.
The BUT stand will showcase several results of CEITEC BUT’s collaborations with industrial partners. The In-situ Soldering BOX, developed by the company CactuX, which originated at CEITEC BUT, opens new possibilities for examining the internal structure of electronic components. It simulates the soldering process during X-ray analysis, allowing researchers to test solder joint quality, analyze cavity formation, and understand the thermal-mechanical behavior of soldering.
The BUT exhibition will also feature the popular student team TU Brno Racing, showcasing its latest electric racing monopost, the Dragon e4. This formula vehicle incorporates numerous innovative mechanical and electronic design solutions. Students design and manufacture all low-voltage units, the battery management system, wiring, and even the frequency converter that powers the vehicle.
Published: 2025-03-12 14:59
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BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Antonínská 548/1, 601 90 Brno
Czech Republic
phone numbers list
e-mail: vut@vutbr.cz
international@vutbr.cz
http://www.vutbr.cz/en