Work-Life Robotics at Campus West

MBA students from the Black Forest Business School are exploring the integration of robotics into the economy in a real-world laboratory at Campus West. Starting in October 2026, the project will analyze the technical stability, efficiency, and acceptance of automation. The goal is a practical transfer of knowledge for SMEs.

Work-Life Robotics at Campus West

In October 2026, a forward-looking project began at the Black Forest Business School's Campus West, redefining the interface between modern technology and business application. In a specially established real-world laboratory, MBA students are investigating how robotics and automation processes can be integrated into corporate practice in a way that is technically stable, economically efficient, and humanly compatible. Under the title Work-Life Robotics, the initiative aims to test theoretical models of digital transformation directly under real conditions and to evaluate their impact on the working world of tomorrow.

The establishment of this real-world laboratory takes place against the backdrop of a changing labor market, in which the shortage of skilled workers and the desire for increased efficiency are increasingly forcing companies to automate. At Campus West, the focus is not solely on technical feasibility. Rather, students analyze the economic framework conditions and the acceptance of robotics solutions among employees. The focus is on a holistic approach that includes ethical questions as well as the calculation of the return on investment for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Economic Scalability and Technical Knowledge Transfer

A key aspect of the research work in the real-world laboratory is the transferability of the results to different industries. While industry has relied on robots for decades, the Work-Life Robotics project offers new approaches for service sectors and administrative areas. The future leaders of the MBA program develop strategies to reduce technological hurdles and design the introduction of automated systems in such a way that they complement existing workflows rather than radically replacing them. This requires a close integration of IT knowledge and management skills, which hits the core of modern MBA education.

The Importance for Academic Education and Practical Relevance