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Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Dr.-Ing. Christoph Rösmann

Portrait Christoph Rösmann © Christoph Rösmann

e-mail

christoph.roesmann@tu-dortmund.de

Research focus

  • (Model) predictive, nonlinear control methods & optimal control.
  • Online trajectory planning and control of mobile robots.
  • Efficient solution of sparse optimization problems.

Conference papers and presentations

2021

  • Rösmann, C., A. Makarow, T. Bertram, Online Motion Planning based on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control with Non-Euclidean Rotation Groups, 2021 European Control Conference, Rotterdam
    Netherlands 29.06 - 02.07.2021

2020

  • Krämer, M., F. I. Muster, C. Rösmann, and T. Bertram: Elasticity-Aware Online Motion Optimization for Link-Elastic Manipulators, IFAC-PapersOnline, vol. 53, no. 2, pp. 9980-9985,
    2020
  • Makarow, A., C. Rösmann, and T. Bertram :Single Degree of Freedom Model Predictive Control with Variable Horizon, in American Control Conference (ACC), Denver, CO, USA, DOI:10.23919/ACC45564.2020.9147967
    July, 2020

2019

  • Rösmann, C., A. Makarow and T. Bertram: Practical stability and dual-mode for time-optimal nonlinear model predictive control with time-varying discretization, GMA Symposium (1.40), Anif, Austria
    September 2019
  • Mares, E., C. Rösmann, T. Bertram: F. Keller, M. Skutek and T. Ottenhues: Time-optimal trajectory planning for automated parking processes of vehicles, VDI Mechatronics Conference 2019, Paderborn, Germany
    March 2019
  • Rösmann, C. and T. Bertram: Time-optimal nonlinear model predictive control with variable discretization grids, 53rd Control Engineering Colloquium, Boppard, 20-22.02.2019
    February 2019

2018

2017

2016

  • Götte, C., M. Keller, C. Rösmann, T. Nattermann, C. Haß, K.-H. Glander, A. Seewald and T. Bertram: A Real-Time Capable Model Predictive Approach to Lateral Vehicle Guidance , IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    November 2016
  • Alsayegh, M., C. Rösmann, F. Hoffmann and T. Bertram: Model Predictive Control for Learning from Demonstration, 26th Workshop Computational Intelligence
    November 2016
  • Rösmann, C., F. Hoffman and T. Bertram: Convergence Analysis of Time-Optimal Model Predictive Control under Limited Computational Resources, European Control Conference (ECC), Denmark, DOI: 10.1109/ECC.2016.7810328
    June 2016

2015

2013

  • Oeljeklaus, M., C. Rösmann, F. Hoffmann and T. Bertram: Trajectory Planning with Timed Elastic Bands for Proxemic Interaction between Humans and Mobile Robots , Proceedings 23rd Workshop Computational Intelligence, Dortmund
    December 2013
  • Rösmann, C., W. Feiten, T. Wösch, F. Hoffmann and T. Bertram: Efficient Trajectory Optimization using a Sparse Model, 6th European Conference on Mobile Robots, Barcelona, DOI: 10.1109/ECMR.2013.6698833
    September 2013

2012

  • Rösmann, C., W. Feiten, T. Woesch, F. Hoffmann and T. Bertram: Trajectory Modification Considering Dynamic Constraints of Autonomous Robots, Proceedings of ROBOTIK 2012; 7th German Conference on Robotics pages 1-6
    May 2012

Journal and book contributions

2022

  • Makarow, A., Christoph Rösmann, Torsten Bertram:"Suboptimal nonlinear model predictive control with input move-blocking" International Journal of Control December 2022

2021

  • Makarow, A., C. Rösmann, T. Bertram: Suboptimal model predictive control with one degree of freedom for subordinate control loops, at-Automatisierungstechnik, Volume 69, Issue 7 - Focus Issue: Selected Contributions of the GMA Technical Committee 1.40, Part 1/Thomas Meurer, Alexander Schaum, DOI: 10.1515/auto-2021-0034,
    June 2021
  • Krämer, M., F. I. Muster, C. Rösmann, and T. Bertram: An optimization-based approach for elasticity-aware trajectory planning of link-elastic manipulators, Mechatronics, vol. 75,
    2021.
  • Rösmann, C., A. Makarow, T. Bertram: Stabilising Quasi-Time-Optimal Nonlinear Model Predictive Control with Variable Discretisation, International Journal of Control, Taylor & Francis, DOI:10.1080/00207179.2021.1929497,
    2021

2020

2018

2017

2014

  • Rösmann, C., F. Hoffmann and T. Bertram: Predictive Control with Timed Elastic Bands, at - Automatisierungstechnik: Vol. 62, No. 10, pp. 720-731. doi: 10.1515/auto-2014-1120
    2014

ArXiv - Contributions

2020

  • Rösmann, C. , A. Makarow, and T. Bertram, Online Motion Planning based on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control with Non-Euclidean Rotation Groups, arXiv:2006.03534v1 [cs.RO],
    June 2020
  • Rösmann, C., A. Makarow, and T. Bertram, Time-optimal control with direct collocation and variable discretization, arXiv:2005.12136 [eess.SY],
    May 2020
  • Rösmann, C., A. Makarow, and T. Bertram, Stabilizing Quasi-Time-Optimal Nonlinear Model Predictive Control with Variable Discretization, arXiv:2004.09561v1 [eess.SY],
    April 2020

Videos

2017

2016

2015

2014

Software

2016

  • Rösmann, C. and F. Albers: costmap_converter, A ROS package that includes plugins and nodes to convert occupied costmap2d cells to primitive types, e.g., for trajectory optimization and motion prediction,
    October 2016

2015

  • Rösmann, C.: teb_local_planner, An optimal trajectory planner with distinctive topologies for mobile robots based on Timed-Elastic-Bands, available as package for the Robot Operating System (ROS),
    May 2015

Patents

2018

  • Bertram, T., C. Rösmann, F. Hoffmann, F. I. John, J. Henikl and M. Krämer: Large manipulator with automated mast assembly,
    June 2018
  • Bertram, T., C. Rösmann, F. Hoffmann, F. I. John, J. Henikl and M. Krämer: Large manipulator with automated boom construction,
    June 2018

Student research projects / Bachelor's / Master's theses

  • K. Ramthun:
    Systematic analysis of explicit model predictive control using the example of a mechatronic system,
    Bachelorthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Dortmund,
    February 2020
    Supervision: A. Makarow,C. Rösmann,G. Rudolph,T. Bertram
  • M. Seemann:
    Systematic analysis of various multivariable controllers using the example of a system for mixed water preparation,
    Bachelor's thesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    December 2018.
    Supervision: A. Makarow,C. Rösmann,M. Sternke,T. Bertram
  • M. Klöpper:
    Design of the Model Predictive Trajectory Set Control for a Wide Operation Range of a Proportional Directional Control Valve,
    Master's thesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    November 2018.
    Supervision: A. Makarow,C. Rösmann,J. Braun,T. Bertram
  • Q. Bui:
    Online trajectory planning based on initialization using homotopy classes for a robot arm with obstacles,
    Master's thesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    October 2018.
    Supervision: M. Krämer,C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T.Bertram
  • M. Mokhadri:
    Model Predictive Path Integral Control for Joint Space Control of a Link-Elastic Robot Arm,
    Masterthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    October 2018.
    Supervision: F. Hoffmann,C. Rösmann,F. Muster,A. Makarov
  • Y. Liu:
    Motion Tracking and System Identification of a Carrera Slot Car,
    Masterthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    October 2018.
    Supervision: F. Hoffmann,F. John,A. Makarow,C. Rösmann,T. Bertram
  • O. Ojekunle:
    Systematic analysis and design of real-time capable model predictive controls using the example of the inverse pendulum,
    Master's thesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    October 2018.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,A. Makarow,T. Bertram
  • S. Kurzawe:
    Modellprädikatives Ballancieren eines Stabs mit einem seriellen Roboterarm,
    Masterthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    September 2018.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,M. Krämer,A. Makarow,T. Bertram
  • C. Schmickler:
    Simulationsbasierte Stabilitätsuntersuchung der modellprädikativen Trajektorienscharregelung für mechatronische Systeme,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    July 2018.
    Supervision: A. Makarow,C. Rösmann,T. Bertram
  • Danting Feng:
    Development of a parking space detection system for automated vehicles with Ackermann steering,
    Bachelorthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    July 2018.
    Supervision: E. Mares, C. Rösmann
  • L. Zeng:
    Online Trajectory Planning for Mobile Robots with Dynamic Obstacles,
    Master's thesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    June 2018.
    Supervision: F. Albers,C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • Patrick Marcel Andre Hartmann:
    Rapidly-Exploring-Random-Trees als globaler Planungsansatz für automatisierte Fahrzeuge mit Ackermann-Lenkung,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    June 2018.
    Supervision: E. Mares, C. Rösmann
  • V. Rodríguez:
    Vision-based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping with Multiple Mobile Robots,
    Master's thesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    April 2018.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,M. Krämer,T. Bertram
  • A. Puzicha:
    Modellprädiktive Regelung eines strukturelastischen Roboterarms im Gelenkraum,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    February 2018.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann, A. Makarow, F. John, M. Krämer, G. Rudolph, T. Bertram
  • E. Mares:
    Radar-based parking assistant,
    Master's thesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    November 2017.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,M. Skutek,F. Keller,T.Bertram
  • P. Dorpmüller:
    Analyse und Vergleich von numerischen Optimierungsalgorithmen für die Trajektorienplanung automatisierter Fahrzeuge,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    October 2017.
    Supervision: C. Götte,C. Rösmann,A. Homann,T. Bertram
  • J. Bahne:
    Automatisches Differenzieren für die modellprädiktive Regelung,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    October 2017.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann, A. Makarow, F. Hoffmann, G. Rudolph, T. Bertram
  • M. Golonka:
    Systematic analysis of PID and model-predictive controller design using the example of a mechatronic system,
    Bachelorthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    July 2017.
    Supervision: A. Makarow,C. Rösmann,T. Bertram
  • F. Albers:
    Online trajectory optimization for mobile robots with dynamic obstacles and alternative topologies,
    Master's thesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    July 2017.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • S. Neumann:
    Benchmarking von Trajektorienplanern im Robot Operating System,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    January 2017.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • C. Booms:
    Navigation mobiler Roboter mit Ackermann Lenkung am Beispiel von Lego Mindstorms EV3 Plattformen,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    November 2016.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T.Bertram
  • C. Wolf:
    Design and evaluation of a model predictive controller for a mechatronic drive system,
    Bachelorthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    September 2016.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,C. Krimpmann,T. Bertram
  • S. Kurzawe:
    Evaluation framework for the comparative long-term analysis of navigation behavior of mobile robots,
    Bachelorthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    September 2016.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • O. Mogylenko:
    Vergleich prädiktiver Trajektorienregelungen und -optimierungen für nicht-holonome mobile Roboter,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    August 2016.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • Q.T. Bui:
    Setup of an experimental environment for the localization and trajectory control of LEGO Mindstorms robots with a motion capture system,
    Bachelorthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    July 2016.
    Supervision: M. Alsayegh,C. Rösmann,F.Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • L.Tan:
    Exploration Strategies for Vision Based topological Map Building,
    Masterthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    November 2015.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • D. Thielsch:
    Ein modellprädiktives Planungs- und regelungsverfahren zur Fahrzeugführung in Notsituationen,
    Masterthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    October 2015.
    Supervision: M. Keller,C. Rösmann,T. Bertram
  • A. Navarro:
    Trajectory Planning for Non-Holonomic Mobile Robots with Timed Elastic Bands,
    Masterthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    October 2015.
    Supervision: F. Hoffmann,C. Rösmann,T. Bertram
  • O. Rinaldo:
    ROS Framework for Local Trajectory Planning with Times Elastic Bands,
    Masterthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    October 2015.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • A. Bussmann:
    Parallel Online Trajectory Planning for Mobile Robots in Alternative Homotopy Classes,
    Masterthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    October 2015.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram
  • M. Theile:
    Monte-Carlo based robustness analysis for nonlinear model predictive control,
    Bachelorthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    September 2015.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,T. Bertram
  • F. Tabassum,C. Hebbeker:
    Recherche und Implementierung von Konzepten zur Regelung von Portalkränen am Beispiel eines Linearpendel-Experimentalsystems,
    Bachelorthesis am Lehrstuhl für Regelungssystemtechnik der Technischen Universität Dortmund,
    September 2015.
    Supervision: C. Krimpmann,C. Rösmann,T. Bertram
  • S. Gillet:
    Semantic Spatial Hierarchy for Mobile Robot Navigation and Topological Mapping,
    Masterthesis at the Chair of Control Systems Engineering at Dortmund University of Technology,
    May 2015.
    Supervision: C. Rösmann,F. Hoffmann,T. Bertram