Introducing CeTI

CeTI stands for Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop.

The vision of CeTI, a Cluster of Excellence at the University of Technology Dresden, is to enable people to interact with cyber-physical systems in the real or virtual world via intelligent communication networks and systems in near real time.

Such advances go far beyond the current state-of-the-art approaches in computer and engineering sciences: intelligent communication networks and adaptive CPS for quasi real-time co-operations with humans require online mutual learning mechanisms, which are crucial challenges.

To tackle these challenges, CeTI will conduct unique interdisciplinary research and will address major open research topics in key areas of the complexity of human control in the human–machine loop, sensor and actuator technologies, software and hardware designs, and the communication networks as the basis for several novel use cases grouped in medicine, industry, and the Internet of Skills.

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Latest News

Stay up to date and have a look at our last events and achievements. For more visit our news page.

  • January 22, 2026

    early academic career + education

    From User Interfaces to High-Tech Surgery: A Visit to NCT Dresden

    How are robotic systems shaping today’s and tomorrow’s medical practice? This q ...

  • January 21, 2026

    collaboration + research + talk

    CeTI Spotlight on Tactile Sensitivity – An Interdisciplinary Exchange

    This week the Social Affective Touch Team (ConTakt) successfully launched the C ...

  • January 14, 2026

    excellence + highlight

    CeTI² Kick-off: Launch of the Second Funding Phase

    The second funding phase of the Cluster of Excellence CeTI officially kicked of ...

  • March 11 - March 13

    German Robotics Conference 2026

    CeTI will be represented together with its partner project to present its own research priorities alongside representatives from politics and industry.

  • March 16 - March 17

    STEM Future Forum

    At the MINT-EC Future Forum 2025, the goal is to show pupils that they have exactly the skills that future employers are looking for.

  • April 23

    Girls`Day 2026

    Female students are given the opportunity to meet role models and get a firsthand impression of the institution.

Upcoming Events

Visit our events page for details on our upcoming events and activities.

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The Tactile Internet is capable of transmitting the human senses of touch and smell over long distances, beyond audio and video.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Frank H. P. Fitzek | TU Dresden

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Tactile Internet in CeTI1

Revolutionizing collaboration between human and machine is the focus of CeTI’s research. In addition to enabling equal access to remote working and learning, the aim is also to democratize know-how through advanced communication networks.

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Tactile Internet in CeTI2

Revolutionizing collaboration between human and machine is the focus of CeTI’s research. In addition to enabling equal access to remote working and learning, the aim is also to democratize know-how through advanced communication networks.

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Achievements

Through dynamic collaboration between researchers and chairs, the CeTI is an example of excellence in research and innovation. Gain an insight into our close collaborations within CeTI and previous publications and awards.

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Education

Beyond research, CeTI is also committed to social interests such as supporting young talents, promoting equal opportunities and creating socio-economic benefits, which is also ensured by the CeTI Career Development and Equal Opportunities Plan.

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Ecosystem

By collaborating with companies and start-ups, CeTI’s extensive network ensures optimal networking and provides the basis for valuable connections that promote innovation and cooperation.

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Team

CeTI offers an international, equal-opportunity research environment for the training and development of the next generation of outstanding researchers. Get to know our multidisciplinary and international team.