CyberTec-Lab

In the CyberTec-Lab, methods and concepts for digital building inspection and planning-oriented tools are developed, tested, and integrated into research projects.
The lab enables immersive and interactive BIM-based workflows using VR/AR,
while also extending beyond visualization to support robotics,
reality capture, and drone-based data acquisition for documenting and evaluating the built environment.
Typical activities include preparing model-based content, developing interaction and evaluation methods,
and creating practical workflows for capturing, inspecting, and communicating project information across different phases of planning and construction.
For example, topics such as the virtual planning of barriers for occupational safety,
virtual inspection of a tunnel boring machine (TBM), or collaborative and interactive modeling of lines in
tunnel construction have already been developed in the context of projects in the CyberTec-Lab.

Equipment

In the CyberTec-Lab of the Chair of Computer Science in Civil Engineering, a so-called KINOVA robotic arm is available as a collaborative manipulation platform for research and prototyping. The arm enables controlled interaction with objects and supports the evaluation of automation and assistance concepts in laboratory environments.

In addition, the CyberTec-Lab has an Original Prusa 3D printer for rapid prototyping of custom components and adapters, enabling quick iterations from CAD models to physical parts. The laboratory has also recently acquired a Unitree robot, a bipedal humanoid platform used for research in mobility, perception and human-robot interaction. It supports testing autonomy and control algorithms in real-world lab scenarios and extends the laboratory equipment beyond purely stationary systems.