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Two campuses — one mission

Our institute spans two campuses in Stuttgart and Tübingen, working together toward a common goal: advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence and robotics. By combining our expertise, we explore the fundamental principles of intelligent systems from multiple perspectives.

Researchers at our Stuttgart site focus on the physical realization of intelligent systems, often with medical applications, in the fields of robotic materials, haptic intelligence, soft robotics, and bio-inspired robotics. Research at our Tübingen site focuses on theoretical and computational aspects of intelligent systems, covering topics such as machine learning, computer vision, control, and societal aspects of artificial intelligence.

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Stuttgart Campus of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

Our Stuttgart campus is surrounded by world-leading institutions in engineering, robotics, and materials science, as well as world-class industry, including Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. The close proximity to the University of Stuttgart supports many opportunities for collaboration and fosters a unique research ecosystem that attracts the best talent from around the world. Located in the city of Stuttgart, a vibrant and culturally rich metropolis in southwestern Germany, our campus benefits from the city's diverse atmosphere and access to various amenities. Our Stuttgart campus is shared with the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, with which we share lecture halls, a guest house, a library, and a daycare center.

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Tübingen is a picturesque university town and a world-leading center for medicine, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Researchers at our Tübingen Campus benefit from strong connections and close proximity to outstanding scientists in these fields. The University's new campus for AI and Computer Science and the new ELLIS Institute Tübibngen are located next to the Max Planck Campus, which we share with the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, the Max Planck Institute for Biology, and the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory. We share several campus facilities, including the Max Planck House with guest rooms, a cafeteria, a lecture hall, and a library, as well as a daycare center.

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Tübingen Campus of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

Campus Facilities

Our campus resources include libraries, guest houses, and daycare facilities, all designed to support the needs of our staff, guests, and their families.

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Directions

The Max Planck Campuses in Stuttgart and Tübingen are easily accessible by plane via Stuttgart Airport (STR), by train, and by car. Both locations also offer good public transportation connections, making it convenient to reach our campuses.

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