{"id":927,"date":"2026-08-29T21:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.fs.uni-lj.si\/lft\/?page_id=927"},"modified":"2026-08-29T21:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:15:21","slug":"fluid-mechatronics-and-robotic-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.fs.uni-lj.si\/lft\/en\/fluid-mechatronics-and-robotic-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluid Mechatronics and Robotic Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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Fluid Mechatronics and Robotic Systems<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Fluid mechatronics connects hydraulics, mechanics, electronics, and system control to develop intelligent fluid power solutions. We research the use of hydraulic drives, soft actuators, grippers, and advanced control systems in robotic applications. We pay special attention to developing robust robotic systems for operation in demanding environments, where conventional electric drives often cannot provide sufficient power or reliability.<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfc6 Highlighted Achievements<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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The SOFT LOGGING Project<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Development of the first soft robotic hydraulic log gripping system for use in forestry machinery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Development of Hydraulic Actuators<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Research and development of actuators for applications requiring high forces, precise control, and high reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Industrial Applications<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer of research into real-world applications in automation, material handling, and forestry machinery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

\u2699\ufe0f Key Activities<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\ud83e\udd0f Soft Robotics<\/strong><\/div>\n

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\ud83e\udd16 Hydraulic Robotic Systems<\/strong><\/div>\n

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\ud83e\uddbe <\/strong>Fluid Actuators<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfaf Motion Control and Regulation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83d\udce1 Sensor Integration<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udd2c Researchers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\"Franc<\/div>

Franc Majdi\u010d Assoc. Prof. Dr., Univ. Dipl. Eng. Mech. <\/h4>

Head of the Research Group<\/p>

Email:<\/strong> franc.majdic@fs.uni-lj.si<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\"Jan<\/div>

Jan Pustavrh MSc Mech. Eng. <\/h4>

Email: <\/strong>jan.pustavrh@fs.uni-lj.si<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\"Nejc<\/div>

Nejc Novak PhD, Dipl. Eng. Mech. <\/h4>

Email:<\/strong> nejc.novak@fs.uni-lj.si<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83d\ude80<\/strong>Active Projects<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

SOFT LOGGING, Soft Robotic Hydraulic Log Gripping System (2023\u20132026)<\/p>\n

Development of an innovative hydraulic gripping system for log handling using soft robotics principles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Development of Hydraulic Robotic Actuators<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Research on drive systems for robotic and automated applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83d\udcdd <\/strong>Selected Publications<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Comparison of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electric Linear Actuation Systems<\/span><\/p>\n

Development of Miniature Proportional Hydraulic Valve for Humanoid Robot Applications<\/span><\/p>\n

New Rotary-Actuated Proportional Valves for Robotic Applications<\/span><\/p>\n

Soft Robotics in Fluid Power Systems<\/span><\/p>\n

Hydraulic Actuation Concepts for Advanced Robotic Systems<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf93Key Topics for Theses<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Selected Topics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Soft robotics and gripping systems<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hydraulic robotic actuators<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fluid drives for robotic applications<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Motion Control and Regulation<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sensor integration in mechatronic systems<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Development of intelligent fluid power devices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2192 Link to the list of all theses<\/span><\/p>\n

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