Robotics Operation / Integration System

Human-Machine Interactive Design, UI/UX Design, User Research

Year: 2024-Now
Company: Agile Robots
Industry: Robotics, Mechatronics, AI-driven automation solutions

*All images and video screenshots © Agile Robots SE

Agile Robots SE is a technology company specializing in advanced robotics and AI-driven automation solutions based in Munich, Germany and China. Agile Robots focuses on artificial intelligence and robotics, developing systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence.

As a UI/UX designer in the robots integration / operation system, I design user interfaces that simplify complex robot controls, making interactions intuitive for operators of varying technical backgrounds. I focus on user research, creating prototyping and seamless workflows to enhance safety, efficiency, and precision in human-robot collaboration.

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🕹️ Robotics Operations Platform        view ︎︎︎ 
🤖️ Robotics Integration System           view ︎︎︎





Teleoperation HMI


Project overview

A teleoperation application that allows for the remote control of a dual-arm robot consisting of two robots. The dual-arm is set up to mirror the movements of robots in real time, with haptic and force feedback enabling the user to adjust movements intuitively.

I designed the intuitive Human–Machine Interface (HMI) system for this application, defining a clear user experience that supports remote control, collecting data for training AI models.

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Agile AI Assistant


︎ Project description

AgileAI is AgileCore’s cutting-edge AI assistant, enabling: 

• Natural language commands: Instruct robots with plain speech or text. 

• AI-supported development:  Generate and configure tasks and skills via chat based-assistants. 

• AI-enhanced skills:  Use pretrained models for perception, anomaly detection, and dynamic control. 

• Autonomous orchestration:  Foundation models execute complete workflows with guardrails for safety.  AgileAI empowers system integrators and operators to develop, deploy, and scale complex robotic automation with speed and ease. 

I designed and contributed to defining the interaction flows and designing UI components, including controls, notification panels, and status indicators.
The project was showcased at Automatica 2025.


All images and video screenshots © Agile Robots SE








Design Approach for Robot Integration / Operation System


My design approach focuses on user-centered UI/UX for industrial robotics. I start by conducting field research and interviews with operators and engineers to understand their workflows and pain points.

Based on these insights, I create intuitive control panels, dashboards, and real-time feedback systems that simplify complex robotic functions. I work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technical and user requirements are aligned, and use iterative prototyping and real-world testing to refine designs for optimal usability in industrial environments.


UX/UI Methodologies & Techniques:  Triple diamond process

• Conducting UX research, observation study & interviews
• Synthesizing research findings
• Ideating with stakeholders
• Prototyping and interactive flows
• UI design development
• Usability testing
• Iteration in design sprints


End Devices:
• Desktop 
• Robot-dedicated tablets









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