Distributed Algorithms for Fault-tolerant Hardware

The research group "Theory of Distributed Systems" develops algorithms for systems in which many participants collaborate in solving a problem that exceeds the capabilities of each individual participant. Recently, it has been observed that methods and algorithmic ideas from this field facilitate the design of highly robust hardware. Long-term goal of this research avenue is to develop resilient and efficient hardware that is operational even under very harsh conditions such as encountered, e. g., in space.