February 09-13, 2026
Advancing Marine Robotics for a Cleaner Ocean
About the Winter School
This winter school aims at sharing the latest advancements in the SeaClear2.0 project and other marine robotics initiatives. Join us to explore cutting-edge developments in autonomous underwater systems designed to protect our oceans.
We will highlight key challenges, current developments, and results from real-world trials focused on identifying and collecting litter from the seabed under varying environmental conditions.
Key Focus Areas
- Autonomous underwater vehicle systems
- Environmental sensing & monitoring
- Litter detection algorithms
- Multi-robot coordination
- Real-world deployment challenges
Distinguished speakers
Click on the pictures for the speaker biography.
The winter school will take place in Munich, Germany, a vibrant city known for its excellent academic institutions and rich cultural heritage. Specific venue details will be provided to accepted participants. Munich offers excellent public transportation connections and a wide range of accommodation options.
Information about recommended hotels and accommodation options near the venue will be shared with accepted participants. We are currently compiling a list of convenient options at various price points.
Registration Information
Limited spaces available for an intensive week of learning and collaboration.
TARGET GROUP
- Late-stage master students
- PhD students
- Post-doctoral researchers
PARTICIPATION FEE of €50 Includes lunch and coffee during lecture days. The participants are responsible for their own stay, travel, individual transportation, insurance or any other costs.
CAPACITY
- Maximum 40 participants
- First come, first served with an accepted application
Application Requirements
- Short CV (curriculum vitae)
- Motivation paragraph explaining your interest in the winter school
- Submit application materials as PDF via email to winterschool.itr(at)xcit.tum.de
Selection Process
Places will be assigned to suitable candidates on a first come, first served basis. Accepted applicants will be notified with registration details and payment processing information.
Agenda
Monday 09.02.
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | Arrival | |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | Campus tour |
Tuesday 10.02.
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Opening & Lecture 1 |
| 10:00 | 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30 | 12:00 | Lecture 2 |
| 12:00 | 12:30 | Attendees 2min intro pitch |
| 12:30 | 14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00 | 15:30 | Lecture 3 |
| 15:30 | 16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00 | 17:30 | Lecture 4 |
Wednesday 11.02.
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Lecture 5 |
| 10:00 | 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30 | 12:00 | Lecture 6 |
| 12:00 | 12:30 | Attendees 2min intro pitch |
| 12:30 | 14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00 | 16:00 | Group tour |
| 16:00 | 19:00 | Free time downtown Munich |
| 19:00 | 22:00 | Dinner |
Thursday 12.02.
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Lecture 7 |
| 10:00 | 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30 | 12:00 | Lecture 8 |
| 12:00 | 12:30 | Attendees 2min intro pitch |
| 12:30 | 14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00 | 15:30 | Lecture 9 |
| 15:30 | 16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00 | 17:30 | Lecture 10 |
Friday 13.02.
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 17:00 | Social event / trip |
Venue
The lectures and tutorials will take place at the Science Congress Center Munich on the Galileo Campus in Garching.
📍Address:
Walther-von-Dyck-Straße 10
85748 Garching bei München
How to get there: https://www.scc-munich.com/en/for-visitors
On campus and around the SCC Munich: https://www.scc-munich.com/en/environment