Björn Jensen

Björn Jensen is a Professor and Co-Head of the AI Robotics Research Lab at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), specifically within the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology. He also teaches medical robotics at the University of Bern's Biomedical Engineering Program. His professional background includes roles at the Autonomous Systems Lab at EPFL, Switzerland, and founding the startup Singleton 3D focusing on 3D laser measurement technology.

Educational background: MSc in Electrical Engineering (Automation & Image Processing) from TU Darmstadt (1998), followed by a Master's in Industrial Management from the same institution. PhD in human-robot interaction from EPFL (2005), with research stints at Tokyo University (2005) and involvement in projects like Robox@Expo.02 and Smarter-Elrob.

Research interests span robotics, human-robot interaction, autonomous systems, medical robotics, and sensor-based navigation. Notable projects include the 'Smart Ennoblement Factory', 'NaviMow' autonomous lawnmower, and 'Bagger Assistenzsysteme'. His work emphasizes real-world applications of robotics in dynamic environments and human-centric systems.

Lab leadership includes co-directing the AI Robotics Research Lab, focusing on advancing robotics technologies for practical scenarios. No scientific awards explicitly listed, but contributions to industry-academia collaborations are highlighted through startup ventures and applied research projects.