Kim Mathiassen

Kim Mathiassen is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo (UiO), affiliated with the Department of Technology Systems within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He holds a part-time position (20%) at UiO and a primary role (90%) at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. His research focuses on robotics, autonomous systems, control systems, and medical robotics, with notable contributions to unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), path planning, sensor calibration, and medical device automation.

Education details are not explicitly listed, but his academic background aligns with his research in robotics and control systems. He teaches TEK4030 - Control of Manipulators and Mobile Robots, emphasizing practical applications in robotics engineering.

Research interests include autonomous navigation, real-time control algorithms, medical robotics integration, and multi-agent systems. His work spans technical challenges like sensor calibration, path following in off-road conditions, and reinforcement learning for milliscale robotics. Recent publications highlight advancements in visual tracking, UGV interoperability, and robotic-assisted medical procedures.

Mathiassen collaborates extensively, evidenced by co-authored papers with institutions like NATO's Science and Technology Organization and the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. His research bridges academic and military/military applications, with a focus on real-world deployable systems.