A central use case in the MAIA project is automated and robotic construction - a key approach to overcoming the shortage of skilled workers through productive, resilient and human-centred construction processes.
In this context, OTH Regensburg has established itself as one of the leading partners in the international MAIA network. By the end of the project in October 2025, a total of 17 secondments had been successfully completed - meaning that scientists from the Building Lab environment spent funded research stays at renowned institutions in Tokyo (Japan), Hong Kong (China), Toronto (Canada) and Florida (USA). These stays not only promote scientific exchange, but also strengthen the international visibility of OTH Regensburg in the field of digitalised construction.
A particular highlight was the most recent MAIA meeting at OTH Regensburg, which was ceremoniously opened by Prof. Dr Thomas Linner, coordinator of the MAIA project, and Prof. Dr Oliver Steffens, Vice President for Research and Internationalisation. Prof. Dr Linner is responsible for both the organisational planning and the content of the international research stays. The event was realised in close cooperation with the International Office and the IAFW.
Highlights of the meeting:
- Keynote speeches from New York, Tokyo, Canada and other international partner institutions
- Workshops on the future of human-centred work in the construction industry
- Live demonstrations: BIM2Robot, AI-supported construction processes, motion capturing and robotic 3D printing
The MAIA project thus exemplifies international excellence, interdisciplinary research and a shared commitment to a resilient, inclusive and sustainable working world.
