20/03/2025
In March, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Dr. Syn Schmitt, Professor of Computational Biophysics and Biorobotics at the University of Stuttgart, at attempto. His presentation “The So-Called Bathtub Murder – New Perspectives for Motion Reconstructions in the Genditzki Case” offered fascinating insights into the world of simulation research and its real-world impact.
“What is truth?” This is the question Pilate posed more than 2,000 years ago. And it is as relevant today as it was then.
Together, we looked back at the case of Manfred Genditzki, who spent over 13 years in prison as an innocent man – for a murder that never happened. In the retrial, his innocence was proven – a success to which Syn Schmitt’s research contributed significantly. His team conducted numerous simulations of possible sequences of events in the bathroom and created models for reconstructing what happened using biological data of the deceased woman. These findings helped to understand the true course of events and to prove Genditzki’s innocence. This method had never before been applied in a legal context and thus marks a turning point in German jurisprudence.
We sincerely thank Syn Schmitt for these captivating insights and the enriching discussions! Together with the invited representatives of our partner companies and our network, we were able not only to learn about impressive research but also to take away valuable impulses for the future. As one guest aptly put it after the presentation: “It takes people who persevere and stand up for others.” In challenging situations, we will certainly recall one anecdote or another – and we are already looking forward to the upcoming aim events.
Our attempto Innovations-Manufaktur (aim) regularly offers exclusive events for executives, managers, and decision-makers. Under the motto “What Matters Tomorrow – Learning from the Best,” we look beyond our own horizons, explore current trends, and invite leading experts to share their knowledge with our network.
