Oskar von Stryk

Oskar von Stryk is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Technical University of Darmstadt, leading the Simulation, System Optimization and Robotics research group. He serves as a founding member of hessian.AI (Hessian Center for Artificial Intelligence) and AI.DA (Artificial Intelligence@TU Darmstadt), and previously held leadership roles including Dean of Computer Science (2011-2013) and Founding Dean of Computational Engineering (2001-2007).

His research integrates robotics, simulation, and system optimization with applications in rescue robotics, rehabilitation exoskeletons, and human-robot interaction. Current work focuses on autonomous systems for disaster response, medical rehabilitation devices, and AI-assisted navigation in hazardous environments. He develops advanced algorithms for mobile robots including SLAM, path planning, and human-robot collaboration frameworks.

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on radiation hazard mitigation using AI-robot systems, exoskeleton development for temporomandibular disorders, and mobile robot navigation in rough terrain. His work bridges theoretical robotics with practical emergency response applications through the German Rescue Robotics Center.

He leads the Simulation, System Optimization and Robotics group while serving as spokesperson for the Graduate School on Cooperative, Adaptive and Responsive Monitoring in Mixed Mode Environments. His team actively contributes to hessian.AI and the German Rescue Robotics Center, developing field-deployable robotic systems for disaster response and industrial inspection.