Researcher & PhD in Robotics
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) · Førde, Norway
Dept. of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering & Mathematical Sciences
I am a researcher and PhD in robotics at the HVL Robotics group at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. My work sits at the intersection of robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent sensing systems.
I am passionate about advancing robotic capabilities through novel mechanical design, flexible structures, and integration with IoT technologies. I collaborate closely with the Department of Robotics at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava in the Czech Republic, bridging international expertise to tackle real-world engineering challenges.
A particular strength of mine lies in the full development cycle — from concept and design through fabrication to hands-on testing. I enjoy bringing ideas to life as physical prototypes, not just in robotics but across engineering disciplines where 3D printing, mechatronics, and creative problem-solving intersect.
My path through robotics research — from a PhD in Ostrava to current work at HVL — and the projects that defined it.
HVL Robotics — Western Norway University of Applied Sciences · Førde, Norway
Research at the intersection of robotics, additive manufacturing and the Internet of Robotic Things. Recent work includes variable-orifice 3D-printing nozzles, latency-sensitive wireless for mobile robots, and a review of large language models in mechatronic design.
Dept. of Robotics, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava · Czech Republic
Doctoral research on the use of 3D printing in robot construction. Designed FinRay grippers, shape-changing manipulators, and methods for robot repeatability and flexible printed materials.
VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava · Czech Republic
Early work on mobile reconnaissance robots and the Crawler platform, and on gripping-force measurement for robotic effectors.
A 3D-printing nozzle with a continuously adjustable orifice diameter, enabling variable line widths within a single print.
Read the paper →Structural optimization of compliant FinRay fingers for the best possible wrapping around grasped objects.
Read the paper →Deformable robot links that reshape the manipulator and expand its reachable working area.
Read the paper →Embedding IoT and embedded systems into robots — a comprehensive review and a working hardware implementation.
Read the paper →Optimizing distributed camera placement to monitor shared workspaces for safe human–robot collaboration.
Read the paper →A review of how large language models are reshaping the mechanical design of mechatronic systems.
Read the paper →Design of robotic arms, shape-changing manipulators, gripper optimization, and robot repeatability analysis.
FFF/FDM 3D printing optimization, flexible materials, variable-orifice nozzles, and structural analysis of printed parts.
Integration of IoT technologies into robotic systems, embedded systems, wireless communication for mobile robots.
Distributed camera systems, obstacle detection, workspace monitoring for human–robot collaboration environments.
Improving human awareness and safety in collaborative workspaces through intelligent monitoring and adaptive robot behavior.
Automation of mechatronic design tasks, drive unit selection algorithms, and structural optimization methods.
Advanced Engineering Informatics
DOI: 10.1016/j.aei.2026.104807Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing
DOI: 10.3390/jmmp9090308Smart Cities
DOI: 10.3390/smartcities8040105Sensors
DOI: 10.3390/s25030765MM Průmyslové spektrum
Acta Mechanica Slovaca
DOI: 10.21496/ams.2023.017Micromachines
DOI: 10.3390/mi14010113Sensors
DOI: 10.3390/s23010295Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics. RAAD 2023. Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol. 135 (Springer)
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-32606-6_54MM Science Journal
DOI: 10.17973/MMSJ.2022_03_2021130Mechanisms and Machine Science
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04870-8_3210th International Conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation (ICCMA 2022, Luxembourg)
DOI: 10.1109/ICCMA56665.2022.10011595Applied Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/app112210813Applied Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/app11093858MM Science Journal
DOI: 10.17973/MMSJ.2021_12_2021127MM Science Journal
DOI: 10.17973/MMSJ.2021_6_2021011MM Science Journal
DOI: 10.17973/MMSJ.2021_03_2021004MM Science Journal
DOI: 10.17973/MMSJ.2021_12_2021181Dissertation – VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava
MM Science Journal
DOI: 10.17973/MMSJ.2020_11_2020048Acta Polytechnica
DOI: 10.14311/AP.2020.60.0151Experimental Stress Analysis – 58th International Scientific Conference, EAN 2020
Experimental Stress Analysis – 58th International Scientific Conference, EAN 2020
Acta Polytechnica
DOI: 10.14311/AP.2020.60.0512MM Science Journal
DOI: 10.17973/MMSJ.2018_12_2018100Applied Mechanics 2018 (Západočeská univerzita v Plzni)
INES 2017 – 21st International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems (Larnaca, Cyprus)
DOI: 10.1109/INES.2017.8118540Transactions of the VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Mechanical Series
DOI: 10.22223/tr.2016-2/2019Side projects beyond research — tools and prototypes I build to learn, experiment, or solve a specific itch.
Førde, Norway