The Faculty of Electrical Engineering at CTU Will Showcase Cutting-Edge Technologies and a Student Electric Race Car at AMPER 2026

January 29, 2026 / 7:16 AM

In 2026, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University (CTU) will once again be represented at the largest international trade fair for electrical engineering, automation, communication, and security in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. At AMPER 2026, taking place from March 17–19, 2026, at the Brno Exhibition Centre, faculty representatives will present selected technological solutions and demonstrators in the fields of autonomous systems, measurement and sensor technology, cybersecurity, and electric mobility.

The CTU FEE exhibition will offer visitors an overview of the faculty’s research and educational activities – from advanced autonomous platforms and safety sensors to modern approaches to laboratory teaching and the electric race car of the student team eForce Prague Formula, which has long represented CTU in international Formula Student competitions.

Next-Generation Autonomous Platform: Speed, Stability, and Intelligence for the Robotics of the Future

The team led by Associate Professor Tomáš Haniš from the Department of Control Engineering at CTU FEE will present a new concept for a compact autonomous mobile platform designed for dynamic yet safe movement of ground robots. The platform was developed in collaboration with CogniMotive in response to growing demands from the automotive industry and robotic applications, which must operate reliably in urban environments, rough terrain, and on low-traction surfaces.

A key feature of the solution is real-time vehicle motion control, which enables rapid maneuvers, stability at the limits of adhesion, and instant response to changes in surface or obstacles. The technology builds on long-term research in automotive control systems and transfers proven methods from the automotive industry into robotics. The result is a platform that opens new possibilities for students and research teams working on advanced traction control, ADAS, and autonomous functions, with an emphasis on mobility and operational safety. This platform allows testing of core principles early in the development phase in a logistically simple and highly safe environment.

Measurement and Sensor Technologies: Safety, Visualization, and Education

The Department of Measurement at CTU FEE will present several demonstrators linking research with teaching. Among them will be an acoustic detector – a safety acoustic sensor for indoor environments that can reliably distinguish, for example, the sound of a gunshot from everyday noise and determine the direction of the sound with accuracy better than 3°.

Also on display will be a device for visualizing magnetic fields, developed as part of a bachelor’s project, which uses a matrix of Hall sensors and RGB LEDs to visualize magnetic induction in real time. The exhibition will also feature the concept of Software Defined Instruments (SDI), used at CTU FEE in laboratory teaching as an accessible alternative to traditional measuring devices, allowing students to practically understand principles of electronics, measurement, and signal theory.

The measurement department’s exhibition will also include equipment for automated measurement of the light vector, developed as part of a 2025 master’s thesis. The device reduces measurement time from approximately 2.5 minutes to under 30 seconds and is useful in museums, galleries, or lighting system design, where correct perception of the shape of three-dimensional objects is critical.

Lifelong Education for Cybersecurity Professionals

In the field of cybersecurity, the Netacad team at CTU FEE will present its activities, which focus on educating professionals in network technologies and security. The faculty offers practically oriented courses within lifelong learning programs using international platforms such as Cisco Networking Academy and CompTIA. Courses are available in-person, online, and hybrid, and are intended for IT professionals, companies, students, and beginners. A dedicated cybersecurity laboratory is also available 24/7.

eForce Prague Formula: Student Development of Electric Mobility

A major highlight of the CTU FEE presentation will be the electric race car of the student team eForce Prague Formula. Visitors will be able to see it up close, learn about its technical design and development, and try driving it on a racing simulator. Team members will be available throughout the fair to discuss electric mobility, autonomy, and opportunities for students to participate in race car development.

The eForce Prague Formula team has long been among the most successful participants in the international Formula Student competition, consistently achieving excellent results in technical disciplines and dynamic driving events. The project connects CTU students across disciplines and provides them with a unique experience in developing a complex technical system from design to racetrack.