BUT at AMPER 2025: revolutionary spectrometer and autonomous swarm of robots and drones will be the highlights of the exposition
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.
Building on last year’s success, when the trade fair's expert jury awarded the Golden Amper to the unique Smartbox for smart measurement and load management in energy networks—developed by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication (FEKT BUT) in cooperation with the distribution company EG.D.—this year’s exhibition will feature additional innovative exhibits from Brno’s technology sector.
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.
FRASCAN II is a unique enhancement for NMR spectrometers that enables the simultaneous use of three advanced techniques—electron paramagnetic resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and dynamic nuclear polarization—in a single system. The combination of the first two techniques allows for more versatile and efficient use of NMR systems, while the third technique enhances measurement sensitivity, making it possible to analyze materials at a microscopic level in great detail.
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.
CEITEC BUT has also collaborated with Lightigo in the field of laser spectroscopy. The miniFly spectrometer is used for elemental analysis of samples, such as rapid sorting of metal waste or real-time detection of toxic elements in recycled plastics during quality control. Another device, SyncRay, is designed for digital synchronization and pulse generation with nanosecond precision.
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.
The AMPER trade fair showcases innovations in technology and highlights future trends in the electrical industry. It is the largest trade fair for electrical engineering, energy, communication, lighting, security, and electromobility in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, featuring hundreds of companies and institutions from both domestic and international markets each year. Visitors to this year's 31st edition can look forward to more than 420 exhibitors from 24 countries, a rich accompanying program, and the prestigious AMPER SUMMIT conference. The fair will also include an Innovation Hub, presenting the latest technological trends.
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| Author | Mgr. Petr Kubíček |
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| Link | https://www.vut.cz/en//f19528/d283437 |