Walter Rokitansky

Walter Rokitansky is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Wels, Austria. He specializes in robotics with a focus on rescue applications, mobile robots, and algorithm optimization. His research includes holonomic robot design, visibility graph algorithms, and low-cost remote control systems for search-and-rescue scenarios.

Key projects include the MARK - RRT-Robo-Racing Team (2007–present), which develops advanced mobility systems for rescue robots. He actively participates in RoboCup competitions, emphasizing real-world applications and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research interests span robotic navigation, emergency response systems, and educational outreach through robotics competitions. His work bridges theoretical algorithms with practical implementations in disaster scenarios.

He has organized multiple conferences such as AUSTROBOT 2007/2008 and presented at workshops like INTELLIGENT MOBILITY (2013). His contributions include over a dozen research outputs since 2009, focusing on rescue robotics and autonomous systems.