17:30 until 23:00
University of Applied Sciences of Economics (FHDW)Hauptstraße 2, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach (Building B, Room B11/Forum)
Experience the latest technology together with the most innovative technologies of tomorrow! At RoboNight, you will learn all about robotics, drones and IoT connected to the cloud. Included are futuristic projects from Bayer, Microsoft and the FHDW. Lots of fun, delicious pizza, drinks and cool prizes are included - such as a high-quality drone.
[su_spoiler title="Topics"]Microsoft Azure, cloud computing, robotics, technology, engineering, innovations, research projects, drones and multicopters[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title="Detailed description"]RoboNight will be an event in a class of its own: cooperation partners Bayer and Microsoft provide a look behind the scenes of the latest technology in the field of Cloud, robotics and technology. Visions and innovations as well as futuristic and excellent Application examples in small and large. Delicious Pizza, Drinks as well as the possibility to Win a Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K multicopter set worth 600 eurosround off the evening. The visit is worthwhile in every respect - as a student, trainee, professional or prospective student[/su_spoiler].
Agenda
17:30 Greeting
All participants are warmly welcomed by me, the organizer of the event. We discuss the supporting program and a few basic things. Then the exciting presentations can begin.
Lennart Wörmer and Bayer
18:00 Keynote: Azure as Microsoft Cloud
Everyone is talking about the cloud these days and it offers many advantages over traditional systems. But what is the vision behind it and how does the Microsoft Cloud contribute to our everyday lives? An overview and an introduction to the world of the cloud(s).
Malte Lantin
19:00 Pepper and Nao - Robots and AI @ Bayer
What does robotics have to offer today? Two robots go on tour and show predestined application examples of artificial intelligence. Natural reflexes, the analysis of facial expressions and gestures and active communication are already possible today - thanks to the cloud.
Team WINs
20:00 Pizza break
Dinner at last! To keep your stomach rumbling in check and get your energy levels back on track, we provide plenty of pizza. Free drinks such as Red Bull are also included. There will also be the opportunity to chat with the other speakers and participants and find out about study opportunities at the FHDW and training opportunities at Bayer to inform.
20:45 RoboWars @ FHDW
Self-learning AI in robots, robot battles and the Geneva Convention. What could possibly go wrong? Genetic algorithms and neural networks here at the FHDW!
Daniel Struck and Marius Mertens
21:45 Digital Farming, Drones and Tech @ Bayer (English)
The world's population is growing and the resources available per capita are decreasing. Globalization and trends towards organic farming are making life difficult for farmers. More and more high-tech is taking over our lives. Bayer offers a variety of solutions for today's problems. At the forefront of this is the use of modern drones to improve sustainability and efficiency.
David Ruau
22:45 Raffle
To top it all off, you will be provided with the latest technology gadgets as part of a prize draw. The main prize is a drone of the latest generation!
Lennart Wörmer and Bayer
Competition
There are again many high-quality prizes worth over 600 euros to dust off! The Grand prize:
[su_spoiler title="Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Multicopter Set incl. SteadyGrip"]
A pre-assembled and test-flown Complete systemWhether you have operated remote-controlled aircraft before or not, the Typhoon 4K quadrocopter from Yuneec has been For beginners and experienced drone pilots developed in equal measure. The CGO3 camera included in the scope of delivery is no ordinary drone camera: the integrated 3-axis gimbal enables smooth recordings in an incomparable 4K and Photos with 12 megapixels. A digital video downlink ensures that you can watch the Live image from the camera on the remote control or with the free CGO App directly on your smartphone. The Typhoon 4K quadrocopter camera is also equipped with Return home function and Follow Me mode in which the copter automatically follows your every move. Further information you can get on the Homepage of the manufacturer. Thank you very much on Bayer for providing the grand prize[/su_spoiler].
Further high-quality hardware is available in the Lottery drumsuch as Power banks and Bluetooth speaker and other cool prizes.
In addition to the big prizes, there will be various other goodies during the presentations such as T-shirts, pens, stickers, lanyards, writing pads and more to win! You will also receive each of you a current t3n edition!
Event details
[su_spoiler title="Target group"]RoboNight is for Technology and robot enthusiasts designed. Topics such as Cloud, IoT and drones will be of central importance. It doesn't matter whether you Pupils, Student or already employed are. Students and prospective students from other colleges and universities are also very welcome. If you current techniques and technologies, hardware and software and their development then you've come to the right place! The available places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. So please register in good time and secure your ticket! You are also in the right place if you are interested in a dual study program at the FHDW and for Bayer as a cooperation partner interested[/su_spoiler].
[su_spoiler title="Registration"]Participation is completely free of charge. With a bit of luck, you could even go home with a plus, as there are cool, high-quality prizes to be won. Would you like to bring a friend? No problem! It is only important that all participants register for the purpose of planning food and drinks[/su_spoiler].
[su_spoiler title="Photos and videos"]Photos will be taken at this event. You may be featured on these. We will publish these via common social media. You are also welcome to take photos and publish it on your channels. A link to this event would be nice[/su_spoiler].
[su_spoiler title="Arrival"]The welcome to RoboNight starts as scheduled at 5:30 pm. To ensure that the agenda can be adhered to without time problems, we recommend arriving at the venue at 17:15. From the S-Bahn stops "Duckterath" and "Bergisch Gladbach" it takes about 10-15 minutes on foot. Experience has shown that the roads are congested on Friday afternoons, so you should allow enough time if you arrive by car; half an hour extra is realistic. Unfortunately, the event is not barrier-free. Please contact me if you need an accessible venue and we will try to find a solution together[/su_spoiler].
[su_spoiler title="Supply"]You don't need to bring anything, because everything is provided for: Ballpoint pens and writing pads are provided for taking notes. Refreshing drinks (Coca Cola, soft drinks, water and more) keep you awake and delicious pizza (also vegetarian) - sponsored by Bayer - keep your stomach rumbling at bay[/su_spoiler].
Contributors
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- Daniel Struck FHDW student, company founder and Microsoft Student Partner
- David Ruau Head of Data Science at Bayer
- Lennart Wörmer Organizer, FHDW student and Microsoft Student Partner
- Malte Lantin Software Engineer at Microsoft
- Marius Mertens FHDW student and company founder
- Team WINs FHDW students at Bayer
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Many thanks also go to Roberto Seidelwho enriched us with great photos!
Sponsors
The following is crucial to the success of this event generous sponsors to thank:
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- Bayer Grand prize, pizza and drinks and more
- Microsoft Student Partner Program Germany Goodies and consolation prizes
- University of Applied Sciences for Business Premises
- t3n Magazine (current issue) for each participant
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Thank you very much to all sponsors!
Reviews
[su_quote cite="Dr.-Ing. Alexander Brändle, Head of FHDW Campus Bergisch Gladbach"]The future belongs to robots! The future belongs to robots? Robotics is repeatedly cited as one of the most important technologies of the future. But what is the truth? What is hype, what is real and what is just nonsense? Forming your own opinion is a good strategy and RoboNight was the perfect combination of information, education and entertainment. Lennart Wörmer and his team were able to attract many interesting and well-known speakers. Representatives from Bayer and Microsoft provided initial impressions. The Head of Data Science at Bayer Business Services then described both aspirational goals and real-life scenarios of what can be achieved today with robots and autonomous drones in agriculture. But there was no shortage of fun either: FHDW students demonstrated live how easy it is to interact with Nao and Pepper - two handbag-sized robots. In another lecture, students were able to see live how a Sumo robot they built themselves in the lecture was taught AI and deep learning, navigation and image recognition - exciting, instructive and, above all, real and authentic! I am always delighted by the outstanding commitment of our students to current technical topics and challenges.
[su_quote cite="Lars Schellhas, Microsoft Senior Student Partner"]RoboNight was an incredibly exciting event for me, as it gave me an insight into the digital working methods of one of the largest chemical companies in the world. The student research work that was presented also gave you a sense of where the journey can take you[/su_quote].
Impressions
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