Professor Martin Ruskowski is Head of the “Department of Machine Tools and Control Systems” at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern. His major research focus is on industrial robots as machine tools, artificial intelligence in automation technology, and the development of innovative control concepts for automation. Ruskowski studied electrical engineering at Leibniz University Hannover and also received his doctorate in mechanical engineering there. Prior to his relocation to Kaiserslautern, Ruskowski held several management positions at industrial firms, most recently as Vice President for Global Research and Development at KUKA Industries Group