About
Prof. Roland Siegwart is a Full Professor of Autonomous Systems at ETH Zurich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering since 2006. He leads the Wyss Zurich Translational Center and previously served as Vice President for Research and Corporate Relations (2010–2014). His academic background includes a Diploma (1983) and PhD (1989) in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich, followed by a decade as a professor at EPFL Lausanne (1996–2006) and visiting roles at Stanford University and NASA Ames.
His research focuses on robot systems operating in complex environments, emphasizing adaptive autonomy for applications like aerial robotics, driver assistance, and service robots. He has coordinated EU projects, co-founded multiple spin-offs, and holds IEEE Fellow status. Awards include the IEEE RAS Inaba Technical Award and leadership roles in IFRR and robotics journals.
Key contributions span reactive navigation, multi-modal localization (e.g., CompSLAM), and UAV path optimization. His work bridges theoretical robotics with real-world applications like corrosion inspection drones and Mars exploration path planning. Current projects emphasize open-source space systems (ATMOS) and neural radiance fields for perception.
