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Research profile
My resarch is driven by a passion to advance the future of smart production, and my main focuses is on adaptable and flexible material flow technologies and concepts, including matrix and swarm production, modular production topologies, smart production systems, mobile robot assistants, and skill-based robot programming. Since 2016, I have had the privilege of overseeing operations at the AAU Smart Production Lab and, more recently, the AAU 5G Smart Lab, where I have guided numerous hands-on experiments and real-world tests involving robot assistants and smart factory implementations. These experiences have allowed me to merge theoretical insights with practical applications, bridging the gap between research and industrial impact.
My research journey includes collaboration on four major EU projects and eight national research initiatives, each marked by a high level of industrial engagement. As part-project coordinator for two projects under the Manufacturing Academy of Denmark research program, I have concentrated on demonstrating advanced robotics and smart factory solutions. Through these efforts, I have cultivated an extensive network of partnerships across both national and international institutions; working closely with partners from e.g. WZL Aachen, Daimler Arena 2036, Brandenburg Technical University, LEGO, Danfoss, and Novo Nordisk.
Education/Academic qualification
Industrial Robotics, PhD, EASY RECONFIGURATION OF MODULAR INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS, Robotics and Automation
1 Dec 2012 → 1 Dec 2016
Award Date: 1 Dec 2016
Keywords
- Industry and Production
- swarm production
- matrix production
- Industry 4.0
- smart production
- Smart Factory
- Aseptic production
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Collaborations from the last five years
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AP2030: BRD Aseptic Factory 2030
Madsen, O. (PI), Schou, C. (PI), Schwörer, T. (Project Participant), Jensen, M. B. (Project Participant), Dueholm, B. C. (Project Participant), Rizqi, Z. U. (Project Participant), Andersen, R. (Project Participant) & Chrysostomou, D. (Supervisor)
01/09/2023 → 28/02/2027
Project: Research
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5G Enabled Autonomous Mobile Robotic Systems
E. Mogensen, P. (PI), Madsen, O. (CoI), Schou, C. (Project Participant), Hansen, K. D. (Project Participant), Damsgaard, S. B. (Project Participant), McMahon, T. (Project Participant), Zhang, W. (Project Participant), Eriksen, S. N. (Project Participant), Sharma, H. (Project Participant), Kabaci, A. (Project Participant), Jensen, M. B. (Project Participant), Larrad, I. R. (Project Participant) & Lechuga, M. M. L. (Project Participant)
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2024
Project: Research
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Automatic Chemical Synthesis by Robotics
Steinmann, C. (PI), Madsen, O. (CoI), Schou, C. (Project Participant) & Jensen, M. B. (Project Participant)
01/09/2021 → 31/12/2021
Project: Research
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Swarm and Matrix Production Systems for Kitting and Packaging
Schou, C. (PI)
04/01/2021 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research
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MADE Fast WP 3.7 - Adaptable Manufacturing Lines and Networks for one-of-a-kind Production in a Smart Factory
Schou, C. (PI) & Mantravadi, S. (CoI)
02/03/2020 → 01/03/2023
Project: Research
Research output
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Demonstrating a Swarm Production lifecycle: A comprehensive multi-robot simulation approach
Avhad, A., Schou, C., Arnarson, H. & Madsen, O., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 79, p. 484-503 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A Meta-Level Reference Architecture for Swarm Production Based on Holonic ARTI
Avhad, A., Schou, C., Kluge-Wilkes, A. & Madsen, O., 2024, SSRN: Social Science Research Network, 43 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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Implementing Swarm Production System with Multi-Robot Simulation
Avhad, A., Arnarson, H., Schou, C. & Madsen, O., 2024, In: Procedia Computer Science. 232, p. 934-945 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article in Journal › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)34 Downloads (Pure) -
Integrating Skills into Digital Twins in Cooperative Systems
Gil, S., Schou, C., Mikkelsen, P. H. & Larsen, P. G., 2024, 2024 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII2024). IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), p. 1124-1131 8 p. (Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Article in proceeding › Research › peer-review
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Multi-Autonomous Mobile Robot Traffic Management Based on Layered Costmaps and a Modified Dijkstra's Algorithm
Langbak, S. M., Schou, C. & Hansen, K. D., 2024, In: Procedia Computer Science. 232, p. 53-63 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article in Journal › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)15 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Finalist for the Otto Mønsted Foundation's MADE Award 2020
Schou, C. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Research, education and innovation prizes
Activities
- 2 Visiting another research institution
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University of California at San Diego
Chrysostomou, D. (Visiting researcher), Bøgh, S. (Visiting researcher), Schou, C. (Visiting researcher), Hansen, K. D. (Visiting researcher) & Arexolaleiba, N. A. (Visiting researcher)
5 Nov 2022 → 13 Nov 2022Activity: Visiting another research institution
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Seoul National University
Chrysostomou, D. (Visiting researcher), Bøgh, S. (Visiting researcher), LI, C. (Visiting researcher) & Schou, C. (Visiting researcher)
6 Oct 2018 → 14 Oct 2018Activity: Visiting another research institution
Press/Media
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En robot har fået en rolle i Riget
10/10/2022 → 11/10/2022
5 items of Media coverage
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Collaborative robotics – Industry 4.0 and a validation for the approach of the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance
21/02/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Aalborg University Successfully Trails Open Architecture of Open Industry 4.0 Alliance
25/01/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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