The University of Applied Sciences Emden-Leer (Hochschule Emden/Leer) was founded in 1973 in the east-frisian cities Emden and Leer. Currently, about 350 employees work here, with 227 of these working as scientific staff. The research activities of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer regarding engineering are endorsed by the institutes “Institut der Informatik für Automatisierung und Robotik” (I²AR), “Integrierte Produktionstechnik” (IP), “Lasertechnik Ostfriesland” (ILO), “Logistik” (HILOG), “Maschinen- und Anlagenbau” (MABU), “Medien und Technik” (IMUT) and “Umwelttechnik” (EUTEC). The I²AR deals with automation technology, including robotics, digital factory, virtual mall, intelligent machines, collaborative production management (CPM), etc.