Michael Pantic

Dr. Michael Pantic is a Researcher in the Professorship for Autonomous Systems at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. His work focuses on advancing autonomous systems, particularly in aerial robotics, control systems, and sensor fusion. He specializes in developing innovative solutions for obstacle avoidance, navigation algorithms, and robotic manipulation in complex environments.

His research emphasizes omnidirectional micro aerial vehicles (OMAVs), reactive planning, and real-time obstacle avoidance techniques. Recent projects include corrosion inspection of infrastructure using autonomous robots and integrating radar with vision for robust depth prediction. Dr. Pantic's contributions bridge theoretical advancements with practical applications in industrial robotics and structural monitoring.

Publications highlight trends in reactive navigation strategies, multi-resolution mapping, and physical interaction control. His work addresses challenges like local minima escape in path planning and minimizing actuator complexity in aerial manipulators.

No scientific awards or student advisees are listed in the provided materials. Collaborative efforts include contributions to the MBZ International Robotics Challenge and the CleanSpace One Mission.