Walking new paths to make things better.

We are a team of high-experienced engineers for ocean technology with a deep connection to the sea. Our goal is to radically simplify the survey and discovery of our oceans, because the more we understand the marine environment, the better we can protect it. And this idea of leaving the beaten path and finding new and better ways to ensure a sustainable use of marine resources is what strongly drives us every day.

Framework robotics

Experienced Explorers: The crew

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Nico Günzel

Managing director, founding team, M.Sc.

specialized in mechanical load analyses (fem), pressure-tolerant electronic components and optoelectronics

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Robert Balduhn

Technical director, founding team, M.Sc.

specialized in fluid dynamics (cfd) propulsion and 3D printing

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Maximilian Hackl

Engineer, founding team, M.Sc.

specialized in network-components, pressure-tolerant microelectronics and power electronics

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Michael Lampert

Data software developer, M.Sc.

specialized in automation, data-management and robot operating system (ROS 2)

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Georg Degner

Robot mechanic & workshop, metalworker

responsible for post-processing and assembly of robot components, robot maintenance, operation and maintenance of our 3D printer and inventory management, ROV pilot

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Juliane Ziebuhr

People & culture, B.A.

responsible for internal organization, management assistance, social media, networking and human resource management

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Christopher Riess

Business development & sales, M.Sc.

responsible for sales, strategy and customer relationship management

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Mathias Schulz

Electrical engineer, M.Sc.

specialized in electrical engineering, PCB design, hardware development, prototyping, R&D

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Johannes Simon

Software developer, M.Sc.

responsible for back-end software development and programming

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Sameur Hedhili

Software developer, Engineer

responsible building marine software systems based on ROS 2

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Karoline Gerth

Engineer, M.Sc.

responsible for mechanical construction

We’re always looking for pioneers:
 Become a part of our team!

+49 381 26 05 75 40info@fw-robotics.de

Made for the sea by people who know it.

We are based in Rostock, right by the water, surrounded by an excellent infrastructure, strong industry partners, and first-class research facilities. Our site has everything we need to work successfully and feel at home: bright offices with modern workstations, a varied canteen, and a state-of-the-art workshop.

And as a proud member of the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock, a pioneering innovation ecosystem that is shaping the future of ocean technology.