Daniel Kuhner

Daniel Kuhner is a researcher in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Freiburg, affiliated with the Autonomous Intelligent Systems group under Prof. Dr. Wolfram Burgard. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the same institution and has been a PhD student since 2013.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Freiburg (2007–2010)
• Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Freiburg (2010–2013)

His research centers on robotics and intelligent systems, with key interests in object manipulation, motion planning, human-robot interaction, and brain-computer interfaces. He is involved in the NeuroBots project under the BrainLinks-BrainTools initiative, focusing on assistive technologies for users with communication impairments. His teaching includes organizing proseminars and system design projects on brain signal decoding from 2014 to 2018.

Daniel Kuhner's recent publications highlight trends in robot task planning using natural referring expressions, tactile-based object segmentation, and BCI-driven assistive robotics. His work bridges autonomous exploration, real-time interaction, and adaptive systems, emphasizing practical applications in assistive and service robotics.

Scientific Awards:

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Daniel Kuhner has supervised multiple bachelor's theses, including those of Claas Bollen and Milan Benninger. He has been involved in organizing academic teaching activities and research projects. While no grants are explicitly listed, his participation in BrainLinks-BrainTools indicates involvement in funded interdisciplinary research. He is also associated with the development of autonomous exploration frameworks and assistive robotic systems.

Labs and Teams:

• Autonomous Intelligent Systems Group, University of Freiburg
• NeuroBots Project, BrainLinks-BrainTools