Johannes Pellenz

Johannes Pellenz is a prominent figure in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence, particularly associated with the RoboCup Rescue Robot and Simulation Leagues. Here are some key points about his background and contributions:

Education and Career

• Johannes Pellenz studied Computer Science at the University of Koblenz-Landau and the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, USA. He received his Diploma and PhD from the University of Koblenz, with his PhD thesis focusing on "Active sensing for autonomous mobile systems".2

Professional Roles

• Since 2009, he has been working as a civil servant at the Procurement Office (BAAINBw) of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), where he manages several R&D and procurement projects.2
• He is also a project manager and a member of the NATO team of experts on Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs).2

Contributions to RoboCup

• Pellenz has been actively involved in the RoboCup Rescue Robot and Simulation Leagues since their inception. He has contributed to the development and organization of these competitions, which aim to advance robotic capabilities for emergency response applications such as urban search and rescue.134

Other Roles and Affiliations

• He is a managing partner of V&R Vision & Robotics GmbH, a company that develops solutions for imaging, mapping, and other robotic applications.1
• Pellenz serves on the Board of Directors for euRobotics AISBL and is a steering board member of ARTMIS-IA.2

Research Interests

• His main research interests include unmanned ground vehicles, autonomous systems, and robotic ultrasound systems.2

Given his extensive involvement in robotics and emergency response technologies, Johannes Pellenz plays a significant role in the RoboCup Rescue community, contributing to both the technical and organizational aspects of the competitions.