Edwin Dertien

Dr. Edwin Dertien is a researcher at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science, University of Twente, Netherlands. Based in Room Carré 3413, he can be contacted via +31534892778 or e.dertien@utwente.nl.

His research spans Creative Applied Robotics, Social Robot Design, Wearable Technology, Performance Technology (robotics and theatre), Interaction Technology, and Robots for Service and Maintenance. This work uniquely integrates engineering with artistic performance, creating socially engaging robotic systems for human-centric environments.

Dertien leads the RaM laboratory (Robotics and Mechatronics) and contributes to projects including Dramaturgy for Devices (D4D) and HELPER, focusing on service/maintenance robotics and theatrical interaction frameworks.