Reto Togni

Reto Togni is a postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zürich with a background in product design, engineering, and assistive technology innovation.24 He holds a PhD from ETH Zürich, where he has been developing various projects in the field of biomechanics and movement science.13

Professional Background

Dr. Togni specializes in assistive technology innovation, combining his expertise in design and engineering.2 His research focuses on movement biomechanics, particularly in the context of manual wheelchairs and mobility aids.7

Education and Expertise

• PhD from ETH Zürich
• MA/MSc in Innovation Design Engineering from Royal College of Art and Imperial College London6

Current Work

At ETH Zürich, Dr. Togni is affiliated with:

• Institute for Biomechanics
• Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics

In his role, he can be contacted at reto.togni@hest.ethz.ch or +41 44 633 91 26.13

Research and Innovation

Dr. Togni's research contributions include work on steering-by-leaning techniques for manual wheelchairs, which aims to improve intuitive movement control and efficiency.7 Recently, as an ETH Pioneer Fellow, he has been working with Stefan Villiger to revolutionize manual wheelchairs by introducing a new steering system.8

Online Presence

Reto Togni maintains a design portfolio website (retotogni.com) showcasing his work in assistive technology innovation.25 He is also active on social media platforms, where he describes himself as a Design Scientist.6