prof. Ing. Marek Sukop, PhD.
Professor

Contact:
Technical University of Košice,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Department of Manufacturing Management and Robotics,
Room: Laboratory of Service Robotics / PK8, 042 00 Košice, Slovakia
Tel. No.: + 421 55 602 2193
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• English language

• Solving tasks within grant and international projects, applied research, and cooperation.

• Design of manufacturing systems with industrial robots and manipulators.

• Implementation of practical activities related to measurement and testing of robots and production machines, maintenance and diagnostic procedures for robots and production machines, programming of robots, production machines, and automation technology.

• Teaching and training of theoretical foundations and practical procedures related to the control, design, and operation (programming, maintenance, diagnostics) of robotic, manufacturing, and automation technology.

• Leading exercises and lecturing selected chapters from the subjects Robotic Systems I and II, Robot Control, Laboratory Practice I and II, Semester Project I and II, Programming of NC Machines.

• Supervision and consultations for students on semester projects, assignments, bachelor's and master's theses, as well as work on project and grant tasks.

• Lead supervisor and consultant for full-time and part-time students.

• VEGA 1/9393/02 Principles of Web-CIM integration and implementation of computer intelligence methods.

• VEGA 1/2192/05 e-manufacturing: rules of configuration of manufacturing systems for global production.

• VEGA 1/0678/08 Development of modularity principles for building reconfigurable manufacturing systems.

• VEGA 1/0810/11 Principles of profiling and cooperation of multi-robotic systems.

• KEGA 3/3130/05 Intelligent Web-based environment for OFF-LINE robot programming.

• KEGA 3/6344/08 Pilot project of innovations in the form and content of teaching in the Robotic Technology study program based on Web technologies, ICT use, and simulation models in a virtual reality environment.

• KEGA 047TUKE-4/2011 E-learning of robotics with the implementation of a virtual laboratory with remote control of real devices based on the internet.

• AV 903/2002 Increasing the performance of manufacturing systems based on reconfigurability and implementation of real-time monitoring and computer intelligence.

• APVV-VMSP-P-0004/09 Intelligent control of a service robot.

• Honorable Mention at the Agrokomplex 2003 fair for the Intelligent Assembly System.

• Honorable Mention at the Agrokomplex 2008 fair for the Multi-agent Mobile Robotic System.

• European Champion titles in 2006-2009 in robot soccer (FIRA).

• World Champion title in 2010 in robot soccer.

prof. Ing. Jozef Svetlík, PhD.
Head of the Department of Manufacturing Technology and Robotics

Contact:
Technical University of Košice,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Department of Manufacturing Technology and Robotics,
Office: 317/Letná 9/B, 042 00 Košice, Slovakia
Phone: +421 55 602 2195
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• English

• Design of modular manufacturing equipment.

• Methodology of design and engineering supported by CAD systems.

• Industrial design.

• Lectures and tutorials in subjects such as CA Methods of Design Engineering, Theory of Robotic Devices Design, Modules for Automated Equipment Design, Machine Design, Fundamentals of Robotic Engineering Design, Theory of Modular Machines Design, Robotics Technology and others.

• VEGA 1/9392/02 – Principles of Web-CIM integration and implementation of computer intelligence methods, 2002–2004, co-investigator.

• APVV-20-04-P04505 – Multifunctional rotary positioning modules for manufacturing and robotic technology, 2005–2007, co-investigator.

• VEGA 1/2192/05 – E-manufacturing: configuration principles of manufacturing systems for global production, 2005–2007, co-investigator.

• VEGA 1/3227/06 – Principles of transformation and development of functions of modular machine systems, 2006–2008, co-investigator.

• VEGA 1/3228/06 – Development of modular principles for manipulation systems, 2006–2008, co-investigator.

• VEGA 1/3229/06 – Kinematics of parallel mechanisms and their application in robotics and manufacturing technology, 2006–2008, co-investigator.

• KEGA 3/6347/08 – Training laboratory for manufacturing machines and equipment design, 2009–2011, co-investigator.

• VEGA 1/0678/08 – Development of modularity principles for reconfigurable manufacturing systems, 2008–2010, co-investigator.

• VEGA 1/0478/10 – Research on increasing accuracy of machine tools using numerical simulations of machining process dynamics, 2010–2011, co-investigator.

• Reg 00169-0001 – Complex modular robotic system of medium category with higher intelligence, 2010–2011, co-investigator.

• VEGA 1/0854/12 – Research and development of new kinematic structures based on rotary modules for machine tools and robots, 2012–2014, co-investigator.

• KEGA 023TUKE-4/2012 – Development of complex educational materials for Manufacturing Technology, 2012–2014, deputy project leader.

• KEGA 052TUKE-4/2015 – Multifunctional design studio for teaching industrial design, 2015–2016, project leader.

• VEGA 1/0124/15 – Research and development of advanced virtual prototyping methods for manufacturing machines, 2015–2017, deputy project leader.

• KEGA 039TUKE-4/2016 – Creation of virtual laboratories based on web technologies for manufacturing technology education, 2016–2018, deputy project leader.

• VEGA 1/0437/17 – Research and development of a rotary module with unlimited rotation degree, 2017–2019, project leader.

• APVV-15-0149 – Research of new methods for machine condition monitoring, 2016–2020, co-investigator.

• APVV-18-0413 – Modular architecture of structural elements of manufacturing technology, 2019–2023, project leader.

• Honorary Award of the 10th International Engineering Fair Agrokomplex 2003 for Intelligent Assembly System.

• Siemens Excellent Award 2004 for doctoral dissertation.

• Honorary Award of Agrokomplex Fair 2008 for Robotic Football.

• Multiple European Champion titles and one World Champion title (2010) with the team “SjF TUKE Robotics” in robotic football (FIRA); responsible for robot mechanical design.

• Honorary Award “Young Scientist of the Year 2010” within Scientist of the Year Slovakia.

• Award of the Scientific Committee Chairman at the conference “Wear, Reliability, Diagnostics 2016” for invited lecture.

• Mannus Igus Award 2017 – innovative solution of plastic sliding bearings in aggressive environments.

doc. Ing. Rudolf Jánoš, PhD.
Deputy head of the Department, Associate professor

Contact:
Technical University of Košice,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Department of Production Systems and Robotics,
Office: 110/D / PK8, 042 00 Košice, Slovakia
Phone No.: + 421 55 602 2197
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• English Language

• Service robotics.

• Pneumatics systems,

• Designing of robots and manipulators.

• Mobile robotics.

• Conducting lectures on subjects: CA methods of designing structures, Pneumatic systems, Fluid mechanisms, Service robotics.

• Conducting exercises with the subject: CA methods of designing structures.

• VEGA 1/0294/24 "Research and development of a multi-robotic system with distributed intelligence in the cloud", Co-investigator.   

• KEGA 043TUKE-4/2024 "Creation of prospective educational tools for the field of additive manufacturing with the implementation of progressive elements of virtual reality", Co-investigator.

• VEGA 1/0215/23 "Research and development of robotic workplaces equipped with industrial and collaborative robots", Co-investigator.

• KEGA: 020TUKE-4/2022 "Development and implementation of new approaches in teaching industrial and collaborative robotics", Co-investigator.

• KEGA 004TUKE-4/2021 "Development of innovative teaching aids for teaching multi-agent robotics", Coordinator.

• KEGA 010TUKE-4/2020 "Implementation of new knowledge into the process of teaching robotics in the intentions of Industry 4", Co-investigator.

• ITMS 26220220182 "University science park TECHNICOM for innovative applications supported by knowledge technologies", Co-investigator.

• ITMS 26220220164 "Applied research of systems of intelligent manipulation of industrial robots with non-oriented 3D objects", Co-investigator.

• 26220220141 "Research of modules for intelligent robotic systems /OPVaV-2009/2.2/05-SORO", Co-investigator.

• ITMS: 313011T594 "Research of the next generation, structures and technologies for the industry of the 21st century", Co-investigator.

• ITMS: 312011F928 "Start-up package of investment elements for CŽV at TUKE", Co-investigator.

• ERASMUS + / no. 2015-1-PL01-KA202-016625-ECO "Strategic Partnership for Safety and Health at Work (SPOSH)", Co-investigator.

• ZoD no. 20/103306/2021 "Filling and closing machine, Filler of viscous liquids into containers, Automatic filler of viscous liquids into tubes, Co-investigator.

• Member of the championship team: Robotic soccer - World Champion 2010

• Honorary member: National Robotics Center, Slovakia