Our Student Exchange Program

We, the Fraunhofer Center Secure intelligent Systems, proudly present our first student exchange program to you, which combines the expertise of our core partners: Fraunhofer IGCV, Technical University of Munich and Tel Aviv University! This program is part of our Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Sensors and Applied Systems (FIP-SENS@TAU) which we opened in 2022 in Tel Aviv, to promote top level multi - and interdisciplinary research and development. 

Our exceptional student exchange program offers collaboration with top minds at the forefront of innovation and technology. This program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Israel’s dynamic start-up ecosystem, renowned for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit and to gain insights from the largest applied research organization in Europe, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. 

This exchange program not only fosters innovation and practical applications but also provides a unique cultural experience that broadens perspectives and enriches approaches to solving global challenges.

Description

In 2023, Tel Aviv University (TAU) formed a dedicated team of mechanical engineering students to represent Israel in the prestigious international RoboBoat competition held in Sarasota, USA. The RoboBoat competition challenges teams to design, build, and deploy a fully Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) that navigates a rigorous obstacle course. The team developed an ASV equipped with LIDAR, Computer Vision, and a sensor array to precisely map its surroundings.

During the 2023 competition, the ASV faced significant challenges due to high winds and sharp turns, causing it to capsize. Despite the setback, the team demonstrated resilience by retrieving and repairing the boat. Our current objective is to enhance the ASV’s stability to prevent similar issues in future competitions.