Henrik I. Christensen

Henrik I. Christensen holds the KUKA Chair of Robotics at Georgia Tech's College of Computing, where he serves as Executive Director of the Institute for Robotics & Intelligent Machines. With a PhD from Aalborg University, his research develops systems for human-centered robotics, emphasizing perception algorithms and interactive applications. Christensen founded key research networks including the European Robotics Network and U.S. Robotics Virtual Organization.

Research thrusts focus on:

• Perception systems for robotic environmental interaction
• Collaborative frameworks for human-robot workplaces
• Security protocols for networked robotic systems

Professional service includes editorial roles for robotics journals and leadership positions in industry consortia. Christensen's policy work includes coordinating the National Robotics Roadmap presented to U.S. Congress, establishing frameworks for autonomous systems integration.