VDI Medal of Honour for Dr.-Ing. Günter Ullrich
A special honour for decades of dedication: Dr.-Ing. Günter Ullrich was awarded the VDI Medal of Honour.
57th FTS Talk: Do people still say ‘AGV control system’?
What defines a modern AGV control system? In AGV Talk 57, we discuss new requirements, standardised interfaces and the orchestration of different AGV and AMR fleets.
Guide to Terms in Mobile Robotics
The new guide explains the key terms in mobile robotics – from FTS and AGV to AMR and MRS. Standardised definitions for both practice and research.
56th FTS Talk: Humanoid robots in applied research
Humanoid robots in applied research: Find out more about the opportunities for intralogistics in the FTS Talk with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alice Kirchheim.
55th AGV Talk: Terminology in Mobile Robotics
AGV, AMR, autonomous or driverless – what do these terms actually mean? In FTS Talk No. 55, we provide a practical insight into the terminology of mobile robotics.
Video interview with Günter Ullrich on the 5th edition of the FTS Fibel
Dr Günter Ullrich discusses trends, safety and international competitive pressure in the field of mobile robotics.
LogiMAT 2026 Expert Forum: ‘Safety vs. Low Cost in Mobile Robotics’
The LogiMAT Expert Forum will focus on mobile robotics, international safety standards and Europe’s competitiveness.
54th AGV Talk: AI and Humanoids
AGV Talk No. 54, 25 June 2026: with Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael ten Hompel Host: Dr. Günter Ullrich
AGVS Primer 5th Edition – German
The 5th edition of this well-known “FTS-Fibel” will be available from 20 March 2026.
More up-to-date and comprehensive than ever before, this specialist publication provides a comprehensive overview of the technology and planning of automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems.
53rd AGV Talk: Cybersecurity with and without AI in practice
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 4–5 p.m.: AGV-Talk No. 53 Moderator: Dr Günter Ullrich, Head of Forum-FTS and VDI FA FTSGuests: Dr Maja Ullrich and Regina Stoiber Things are starting to get serious. The deadlines for the entry into force of several European regulations are drawing nearer. For example, the Machinery Regulation (MVO), the Cyber Resilience […]