A place to explore what is possible
At Birdwave, we believe companies should not only read about robotics. They should be able to see technologies, ask questions, meet the right people and understand what automation could mean for their own processes.
The Experience Hub is our physical place for this.
It brings together companies, robotics innovators, technology providers, researchers and local talent to make robotics more accessible, practical and easier to evaluate.
The goal is simple:
Come with a process, challenge or idea. Leave with more clarity and a concrete next step.
What you can do at the Experience Hub
Explore technologies live
See and discuss robotics and automation technologies in a practical setting, from robot arms and grippers to vision systems, mobile robots, humanoids, simulation and AI-supported workflows.
Discuss your use case
Bring a production, logistics, handling, inspection or automation challenge. We help you structure the process, identify requirements and understand what could realistically work.
Connect with the local ecosystem
Meet people from the robotics ecosystem around Aachen: technology providers, researchers, startups, integrators, students and experts who can help move ideas forward.
Reduce risk before investing
Before buying hardware or committing to a supplier, use the hub to compare directions, ask better questions and identify what should be tested first.
Workshops at the Experience Hub
Workshops are the most practical way to use the Experience Hub with your team.
They help you move from broad interest to concrete opportunities, clear requirements and realistic next steps.
Automation Opportunity Workshop
For companies that want to identify where robotics could create value in production, logistics, handling, inspection or internal workflows.
Typical outcome: prioritized automation opportunities, first use-case descriptions and recommended next steps.
Robotics Use-Case Workshop
For teams that already have a specific process in mind and want to understand whether robotics is technically and economically realistic.
Typical outcome: structured use-case canvas, key requirements, feasibility questions, risks and practical validation path.
Technology Exploration Workshop
For innovation, production and strategy teams that want to understand new robotics technologies before investing time or budget.
Topics can include humanoid robots, mobile robotics, AI vision, robot learning, grippers, sensors, simulation, digital twins or flexible automation.
Typical outcome: technology overview, relevant application areas and first ideas for internal pilots.
Ecosystem Workshop
For companies that want to connect with the local robotics and automation ecosystem around Aachen.
Typical outcome: ecosystem overview, relevant contacts, collaboration opportunities and concrete follow-up actions.
Supplier and Solution Workshop
For companies comparing robotics vendors, components, system integrators or solution paths.
Typical outcome: clearer decision criteria, potential supplier shortlist and validation plan.
Typical topics
- robotic handling and machine tending
- welding and metalworking automation
- inspection and quality control
- bin picking and 3D vision
- grippers and end-effectors
- mobile robotics and logistics
- humanoid and semi-humanoid robots
- AI-supported automation
- simulation and digital twins
- flexible automation for high-mix production
Who should visit
The Experience Hub is built for:
- manufacturers exploring automation
- SMEs without a large internal robotics team
- innovation and production teams
- robotics suppliers and technology providers
- researchers, startups and local talent
- companies looking for partners in the Aachen robotics ecosystem