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Robert Katzschmann
Assistant Professor of Robotics, ETH | Core Faculty ETH AI Center | Co-founder Mimic Robotics
Robert Katzschmann is a scientist and educator specializing in building robots that interact with nature by mimicking the flexible, versatile, and adaptive characteristics of living organisms.
His robots utilize a combination of soft and rigid materials, intelligent electronics, and advanced controllers to achieve dynamic movement, object manipulation, and various applications in fields like medical robotics.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Robert has gained industry experience in roles such as systems engineer for minimally invasive surgery robotics, robotics consultant for underwater drones, and CTO of Dexai Robotics.
His educational background includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master's thesis in Robotics from Stanford University, and studies in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Robotics from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany.
Throughout his career, Robert has held positions at prestigious organizations like ETH Zürich, Amazon Robotics, mimic, and has contributed to research at MIT and Stanford University.
