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The development of biomimetic robots has gained research interest in the last years as it may both help under-standing processes of motion execution in biological systems as well as developping a novel generation of intelligent and energy efficient robots. However, exact model generation that builds up on observations and robot design is very time intensive. In this paper we present a novel pipeline for co-development of biomimetic hardware and simulation models based on biological Computer Tomography (CT) data. For this purpose we exploit State of the Art rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D Printing and the Neurorobotics Platform for musculoskeletal simulations in virtual environments. The co-development integrates both advantages of virtual and physical experimental models and is expected to increase development speed of controllers that can be tested on the simulated counterpart before application to a printed robot model. We demonstrate the pipeline by generating a one year old infant model as a musculoskeletal simulation model and a print-in-place 3D printed skeleton as a single movable part. Even though we hereonly introduce the initial body generation and only a first testsetup for a modular sensory and control framework, we can clearly spot advantages in terms of rapid model generation and highly biological related models. Engineering costs are reducedand models can be provided to a wide research community for controller testing in an early development phase.
The Fitz-Ritter Wine Estate was founded in 1785. In 1837, the estate was supplemented by a champagne production. Today, the young owner Johann Fitz is the managing director of both companies in the 9th generation of the traditional family business. German wine producers have been facing global challenges for several years. This case shows how an entrepreneurial spirit in generations of successors contributes to the survival of a firm. It also shows how a medium sized business can cope with global challenges if it commits itself to international entrepreneurship. In this complex situation, Johann Fitz has to take decisions concerning strategic positioning, customer relations, distribution channels, new business segments, investments, and the international business.