Udo Frese

Professor Udo Frese is a faculty member at the University of Bremen, holding the position of Professor of Multisensory Interactive Systems since March 2014. He is associated with the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in the Cyber-Physical Systems department and is a member of the research focus 'Minds, Media, Machines'.

• University of Paderborn (1993-1997): Computer Science
• Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2004): Doctorate

Professor Frese's research focuses on computer vision, sensor fusion through probabilistic modeling, and algorithms for safety functions with applications in robotics and interaction. His work spans multiple domains including assistive robotics for people with mobility limitations, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) techniques, and human-robot interaction systems. His research group collaborates with DFKI to operate the robot soccer team B-Human, which has achieved remarkable success with multiple world championships.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on assistive robotics, with particular emphasis on adaptive control systems for users with limited mobility. His work integrates computer vision, machine learning, and human-centered design principles to develop practical assistive technologies. The research spans from theoretical foundations in probabilistic modeling to practical implementations in real-world assistive applications.

• Best Technical Paper award at PETRA '24 for 'Probabilistic Combination of Heuristic Behaviors for Shared Assistive Robot Control'
• Best paper award at EICS 2024 for 'AdaptiX – A Transitional XR Framework for Development and Evaluation of Shared Control Applications in Assistive Robotics'
• Multiple world championships with robot soccer team B-Human

Professor Frese advises several doctoral and master's students including Felix Goldau, Max Pascher, and Moritz Schneider, who contribute significantly to his research in assistive robotics and computer vision. His research is supported through collaborations with DFKI and various projects focused on assistive technologies and robotics.

His laboratory at the University of Bremen collaborates closely with DFKI's Cyber-Physical Systems department, operating the successful robot soccer team B-Human. The research group maintains strong connections with both academic and industry partners to advance research in robotics and human-computer interaction.