He is a co-inventor of 20 patents and has co-authored over 450 technical publications, proceedings, editorials, books, and book chapters. In 2017, he was named an IEEE Fellow for his contributions in humanoid robotic systems and neurorobotics. In 2024, he was honored with the RSJ Fellow by The Robotics Society of Japan for his great contribution to the promotion and development of science and technology related to robotics.
Research Experience
He has been involved in significant humanoid robotics projects such as H1 and iCub, and has collaborated with government officials and businesses to promote robotics technology.
Education
Since 2010, he has held the Chair Professorship in Cognitive Systems at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He has held leadership positions internationally and co-founded three high-tech companies in Australia, France, and Germany.
Background
Research interests include NeuroRobotics, Humanoid Robotics, Imitation Learning, Cognitive Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and NeuroEngineering. Over the past 20 years, he has made pioneering contributions in Humanoid Robotics, Neuroengineering, and Artificial Intelligence.
Miscellany
He has collaborated with multiple government officials and business representatives to promote robotics technology and has given keynote speeches at several international conferences.