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Recent publications, conference presentations, and other news from Alireza Ranjbar.
| Conclusion of the 5G-COMPASS Project – Following three years of intensive research within the 5G-COMPASS consortium, the project concluded with a final event at the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute. I played a key role in the development and presentation of smart building networking solutions, delivering innovations in Fiber to the Room (FttR), Light Fidelity (LiFi), and post-quantum cryptographic security standards for industrial applications. View more | |
| Implementation of a Carbon Footprint Blueprint – I successfully implemented a live blueprint on the WvSC shopfloor to calculate actual Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data. Executed in coordination with the ESTAINIUM Association and Siemens, my scalable solution utilizes a private 5G network, Industrial Edge computing, and REST APIs connected to the SiGREEN cloud platform, designed for seamless adaptability in brownfield manufacturing environments. View more | |
| International Edge Computing Workshop – As part of the Siemens IPCEI-CIS project, I facilitated an international “Kicks4Edge” workshop at the WvSC, instructing participants from the University of Gdansk and TU Berlin. I focused the session on the practical implementation and rapid deployment of Industrial Edge technology to improve efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes. View more | |
| Cloud-Edge Continuum Conference 2025 – I engaged in the Cloud-Edge Continuum Conference hosted by the Siemens Research and Innovation Ecosystem at the WvSC. The event centered on the future of industrial Cloud and Edge applications, focusing on the integration of Edge AI, Zero Trust environments, and autonomous logistics in manufacturing. View more | |
| Launch of “Kicks for Edge” Workshops – Within the framework of the Siemens IPCEI-CIS initiative, I led the organization of the “Kicks for Edge” workshop series at the WvSC. I designed these sessions to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary skills to integrate Industrial Edge computing, digitalization, and CO2-footprint tracking into their production workflows. View more | |
| 2nd Kicks4Edge Workshop & SiGREEN Demo – During the second “Kicks4Edge” workshop, I led a specialized session and engineered a live demonstration on measuring the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). My use case demonstrated the integration of Industrial Edge computing with Siemens SiGREEN over a private 5G network to facilitate sustainable, real-time production tracking. View more | |
| 5G-COMPASS Network Demonstrators – I contributed to the presentation of two major network technology demonstrators at the WvSC for the 5G-COMPASS project. My work supported the successful showcase of converged access networks, specifically highlighting the teleoperation of forklifts via light communication (LiFi) and autonomous mobile robots executing handovers between 5G and LiFi networks. View more | |
| Conceptualization of the 5G-COMPASS Demonstrator – During a consortium meeting in Munich, I helped drive the conceptualization of the industrial demonstrator for the 5G-COMPASS project. Working alongside industry partners, I assisted in defining the target audiences, technical priorities, and event formats required to effectively showcase our research in industrial connectivity. View more | |
| Initiation of Industrial LiFi Testing – I initiated and configured the setup of a testbed for industrial optical wireless transmission at the WvSC. Utilizing a LiFi test kit, I conducted the initial measurements to evaluate the technology’s high data rates and resistance to electromagnetic interference for advanced shop floor applications. View more | |
| Design Thinking Sprint at WvSC – I participated in an intensive Design Thinking Sprint at the Werner-von-Siemens Centre. The session focused on “Design Heuristics for targeted product development,” where I explored and applied new methodologies to structure and present complex technical knowledge more efficiently. View more | |
| Publication of US Patent on Reinforcement Learning for Control Systems – My US patent, detailing a novel method for training control arrangements in systems such as robotics, was officially published. I developed an architecture where an actuator, trained via reinforcement learning, corrects the feedback information supplied to a regulation device rather than modifying the output control signals directly. This methodology prevents the regulation device from treating actuator corrections as disturbances, optimizing the overall control strategy. Patent | |
| Presentation at DGR Days 2021 – Following the publication of my research, I was invited to present my work on robotics and manipulation at DGR Days 2021, the meeting of the German Robotics Society. Hosted virtually in Karlsruhe in conjunction with the KIT Science Week, this event provided a platform for me to share my research advances directly with the interdisciplinary German robotics and AI community. Event · KIT Science Week | |
| Paper Acceptance at IROS 2021 – My research paper was accepted and published at the prestigious IROS 2021 conference in Prague. This publication represents the final milestone of an extensive robotics project I completed in 2020. My research focused on robotics, manipulation, and reinforcement learning utilizing a Franka Emika Panda robotic twin, the results of which also led to a registered patent. LinkedIn · Publication · Presentation · Patent | |
| High-Dimensional Bayesian Optimization for Soft Microrobots – I completed a specialized research project at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, focusing on learning-based control methods for soft microrobots. I investigated the application of high-dimensional Bayesian optimization to learn model-free locomotion policies for light-driven microrobotic systems. By combining Bayesian optimization with dimensionality-reduction techniques and surrogate modeling, I developed strategies to efficiently optimize locomotion speed across complex parameter spaces in simulated environments. View more |