Skip to main content

Department of Engineering and Communication

lange-robert-prof-emt.jpg (DE)

Prof. Dr Robert Lange

Engineering, esp. electrical engineering and electronic circuit technology/Research professorship/Director of Institute for Safety and Security Research (ISF)

Unit

Department of Engineering and Communication, Institute for Safety and Security Research (ISF), Institute of Technology, Resource and Energy-efficient Engineering (TREE)

Research fields

  • Smart Optical Sensors
  • Optical 3D Measurement Techniques. Emphasis on 3D Time-of-Flight Camera Systems
  • Biometric Applications

Location

Sankt Augustin

Room

B 225

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757 Sankt Augustin

Telephone

+49 2241 865 352

Curriculum vitae

  • Born on March 20th, 1972.
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Communications Technology) at University of Siegen, (1991-1996).
  • PhD in "Solid-State 3D ToF Camera" at CSEM Zurich, ETH Zurich and University of Siegen, (1997-2000).
  • Project Manager for development of Inline Color Measurement System at Gretag Macbeth AG, Regensdorf, Switzerland, (2000-2003).
  • Director of Technical Development for Development of Time-of-Flight Image Sensors and Camera Systems at pmdtechnologies ag, Siegen, (2003-2018).
  • Professor for Electronics and Photonics at University Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, (since 2018).

Research Projects

ROSE3D - Robust and Safe 3D Camera System

The aim of the project is to develop a new system approach for optical 3D imaging cameras that combines different measurement approaches in an extended measurement architecture and thus overcomes the current limitations of today's 3D cameras. The technology to be developed should enable robust and safe operation, especially in functional safety applications. To this end, the measuring range and robustness in the detection of fast movements are to be improved compared to the state of the art. The planned basic technology is the ToF camera method (time-of-flight method). FKZ: 13FH554KX1

Project management at the H-BRS

Prof. Dr Robert Lange Prof. Dr Norbert Jung
DigitalTwin-4-Multiphysics-Lab

The "Digital Twin-4-Multiphysics Lab" (DT4MP) focuses on urban digital twins (UDTs) and multiphysics twins for industry, treating both areas equally and synergistically. By integrating real-time data and advanced simulations, DT4MP enhances urban processes, infrastructures, and industrial production efficiency. Combining AI and machine learning, the lab provides services like data analysis and virtual testing for SMEs and larger companies. Founded by leading institutes, DT4MP drives digitalization research in urban and industrial contexts.

Project management at the H-BRS

Prof. Dr Sebastian Houben Prof. Dr Dirk Reith Dr Alexander Hagg
NAkSU - New analysis methods for complex safety and environmental data

Modern sensor technology and mobile measuring systems enable close monitoring of environmental data and pollution. Examples are climate data and trends, pollution and emissions, or changes in the microclimate due to large-scale construction measures. Through municipalities ("Smart Cities"), but also in citizen science ("Citizen Science" and "Citizen Sensors") projects, a wide variety of sensor systems are used, which can also provide important information in the event of disasters and major damage.

Project management at the H-BRS

Prof. Dr André Hinkenjann Prof. Dr Ernst Kruijff Prof. Dr Peter-Michael Kaul Prof. Dr Robert Lange
Biolab - Evaluation of biometric verification systems

The Biolab project is dedicated to the continuous and comprehensive evaluation of biometric systems. The project investigates the performance, security and usability aspects of biometric systems. The results lead to training courses and workshops for authorities, police forces, manufacturers and end users. The Biometrics Evaluation Center (BEZ) at the Sankt Augustin campus is the place of implementation.

Project management at the H-BRS

Prof. Dr Norbert Jung Prof. Dr Robert Lange
IR and ToF measurement and algorithms for automatic signal evaluation for a mobile vehicle classification system (RaIT vehicle classification)

Cities and municipalities must create the right framework conditions for road traffic so that it is compatible for everyone from an ecological, economic and social point of view. To ensure this, precise measurements of traffic volumes and a classification of road users are required.

Project management at the H-BRS

Prof. Dr Jürgen Apfelbeck Prof. Dr Robert Lange Prof. Dr Robert Scholl

Publications

Prof. Dr. Robert Lange

2024

Florian Erwin Blümel, Mathias Schulz, Ralph Breithaupt, Norbert Jung, Robert Lange: Enhancing Resilience in Biometric Research: Generation of 3D Synthetic Face Data Using Advanced 3D Character Creation Techniques from High-Fidelity Video Games and Animation.
PDF Download (CC BY 4.0) doi:10.3390/s24092750 urn:nbn:de:hbz:1044-opus-82894 PMID BibTeX | RIS

Tobias Scheer, Markus Rohde, Ralph Breithaupt, Norbert Jung, Robert Lange: Customizable Presentation Attack Detection for Improved Resilience of Biometric Applications Using Near-Infrared Skin Detection.
PDF Download (CC BY 4.0) doi:10.3390/s24082389 urn:nbn:de:hbz:1044-opus-82645 PMID BibTeX | RIS

2023

Elias Ellingen, Markus Rohde, Bastian Stahl, Robert Lange: Fourier scatterometry for compensation of tilt and curvature deviations of two-photon polymerization three-dimensional printers.
PDF Download (CC BY 4.0) doi:10.1117/1.JOM.3.4.043501 urn:nbn:de:hbz:1044-opus-76295 BibTeX | RIS

Elias Ellingen, Markus Rohde, Bastian Stahl, Robert Lange: Fourier scatterometry for compensation of tilt and curvature deviations of two photon polymerization 3d printers.
doi:10.24433/CO.3055138.v1 BibTeX | RIS

Bastian Stahl, Jürgen Apfelbeck, Robert Lange: Classification of Micromobility Vehicles in Thermal-Infrared Images Based on Combined Image and Contour Features Using Neuromorphic Processing.
PDF Download (CC BY 4.0) doi:10.3390/app13063795 urn:nbn:de:hbz:1044-opus-66488 BibTeX | RIS

2021

Bastian Stahl, Robert Lange, Jürgen Apfelbeck: Evaluation of a concept for classification of micromobility vehicles based on thermal-infrared imaging and neuromorphic processing.
doi:10.1117/12.2601857 BibTeX | RIS

2020

R. Lange, S. Böhmer, B. Buxbaum: CMOS-based optical time-of-flight 3D imaging and ranging.
doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102434-8.00011-8 BibTeX | RIS

2019

Lutz Heyne, Stephan Ulrich, Robert Lange: Entfernungsmesssystem.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2018

Robert Lange: Lichtlaufzeitkamera mit Bewegungserkennung.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Holger Bette, Holger Kraft, Robert Lange: Transportmittel mit 3D-Kamera.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2017

Robert Lange, Martin Albrecht: Scattered light reference pixel.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange: Time of flight camera system.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange: Time of flight camera system.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange: Lichtlaufzeitkamerasystem.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange: Time-of-flight camera with motion detection.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Holger Bette, Holger Kraft: Abstandsmeßsystem.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Martin Albrecht, Bernd Buxbaum, Rolf Fensterle, Martin Buck: Method and device for distance measurement.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2015

Bernd Buxbaum, Robert Lange, Thorsten Ringbeck: 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF).
doi:10.1007/978-3-658-05734-3_19 BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Holger Kraft, Holger Bette: Photomischdetektor und Verfahren zu dessen Betrieb.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2014

Torsten Gollewski, Robert Lange, Thorsten Ringbeck: Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Laufzeitsensitiven Messung eines Signals.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Bernd Damhofer, Robert Lange, Holger Karft, Volker Frey: Steuergerät für ein Lichtlaufzeitkamerasystem.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Holger Bette: PMD-Kamera mit einer Phasenregelung der Beleuchtung.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange: Lichtlaufzeitkamera mit einem Busanschluss.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2013

Jörg Hilgenstock, Robert Lange, Helmut Riedel, Thorsten Ringbeck: Verfahren und Entfernungsmessvorrichtung zum Bestimmen der Entfernung zwischen einem Objekt und der Vorrichtung.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2012

Robert Lange: 3D-ToF Imaging with PMD Sensors – Application Requirements and Solutions.
BibTeX | RIS

Bernd Buxbaum, Bianca Hagebeuker, Robert Lange, Thorsten Ringbeck: 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF).
doi:10.1007/978-3-8348-8619-4_15 BibTeX | RIS

Markus Grothof, Robert Lange, Bernd Schneider, Ralph Wilks: Lichtlaufzeitsensor.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Stefan Hoberg, Holger Kraft, Robert Lange, Tobias Rothermel: Lichtlaufzeitkamera.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2009

Bernd Buxbaum, Robert Lange, Thorsten Ringbeck: 3D-Imaging.
doi:10.1007/978-3-8348-9977-4_15 BibTeX | RIS

Torsten Gollewski, Robert Lange, Thorsten Ringbeck, Holger Heß, Bernd Buxbaum: Method and device for delay-sensitive measurement of a signal.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2008

Holger Bette, Holger Kraft, Robert Lange: Transportmittel mit 3D-Kamera.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2006

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz: Device and method for spatially resolved photodetection and demodulation of modulated electromagnetic waves.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Martin Albrecht, Martin Buck, Bernd Buxbaum, Rolf Fensterle, Robert Lange: Object`s distance measurement method, involves providing electrical reference signal to time-of-flight unit, mixing electromagnetic radiation falling on unit with reference signal and detecting delay time between signal and radiation.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2005

H. Riedel, H. Grünleitner, B. Buxbaum, T. Ringbeck, R. Lange: Räumliches Wahrnehmen der Fahrerumgebung mit PMD-Sensorik in Assistenz- und Sicherheitssystemen.
BibTeX | RIS

Tobias Möller, Holger Kraft, Jochen Frey, Martin Albrecht, Robert Lange: Robust 3D Measurement with PMD Sensors.
BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange: PMD basierte 3D-Videosensorik – Neue Potentiale für optische Innenraumüberwachung.
BibTeX | RIS

Peter Ehbets, Wolfgang Geißler, Robert Lange, Frank Muth, Christopher Riegel, Frank Schumann, Loris de Vries: Vorrichtung zur Inline-Überwachung der Druckqualität bei Bogenoffsetdruckmaschinen.
URL BibTeX | RIS

Peter Ehbets, Peter Elter, Wolfgang Geißler, Werner Huber, Robert Lange, Frank Muth, Christopher Riegel, Manfred Schneider, Frank Schumann, Loris de Vries: Inlinemessung und Regelung bei Druckmaschinen.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2004

Bianca Hagebeuker, Robert Lange, Thorsten Ringbeck: Bildverarbeitung mit der dritten Dimension : wenn die Pixel auch Laufzeiten auswerten.
BibTeX | RIS

2001

Peter Seitz, Robert Lange: Novel imaging gives 3-D video.
BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz: Solid-state time-of-flight range camera.
doi:10.1109/3.910448 BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz: Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur ortsauflösende Photodetektion und Demodulation von modulierten elektromagnetischen Wellen.
URL BibTeX | RIS

2000

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz, Alice Biber, Stefan C. Lauxtermann: Demodulation pixels in CCD and CMOS technologies for time-of-flight ranging.
doi:10.1117/12.385434 BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz: Seeing distances – a fast time‐of‐flight 3D camera.
doi:10.1108/02602280010372359 BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange: 3D time of flight distance measurement with custom solid state image sensors in CMOS, CCD technology.
URL BibTeX | RIS

1999

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz, Rudolf Schwarte: Time-of-flight Entfernungskamera in CMOS/CCD- Technik mit pixelintegrierten optischen Lock-in-Verstärkern.
BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz, Alice Biber, Rudolf Schwarte: Time-of-flight range imaging with a custom solid state image sensor.
doi:10.1117/12.360988 BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz: Real-time range camera based on a novel imager with demodulation pixels.
BibTeX | RIS

Robert Lange, Peter Seitz: Solid-State Time-of-Flight Distance Measurement System Based on Novel Lock-in Sensors.
BibTeX | RIS

1996

Zhanping Xu, Rudolf Schwarte, Horst-Günther Heinol, Robert Lange, Jiangming Li: Simulation of a 3D-color vision system based on synthetic nonlinear modulation.
doi:10.1117/12.256293 BibTeX | RIS

H. Heinol, R. Schwarte, Z. Xu, H. Neuhaus, R. Lange: First Experimental Results of a New 3D-Vision System Based on RF-Modulation Interferometry.
BibTeX | RIS