I am a full professor at the SDU UAS Center, MMMI, University of Southern Denmark in artificial intelligence for autonomous multi-robot systems, with a particular focus on how high-level human instructions can be translated into reliable and effective collective robot behavior. My work bridges the gap between human intent and autonomous execution, developing AI methods that enable swarms of robots or fleets of drones to operate robustly in dynamic, unstructured environments.
Multi-robot planning and coordination, enabling groups of autonomous agents to distribute tasks, adapt to changing conditions, and collaborate toward shared goals.
Adaptive autonomy, where robots balance independent decision-making with human guidance, allowing flexible levels of control depending on the mission context.
AI-driven interaction models, translating natural, high-level input from operators—whether through graphical interfaces, speech, or text—into concrete, optimized actions for autonomous systems.
My research is motivated by real-world impact. From emergency response and environmental monitoring to agriculture and infrastructure inspection, multi-robot systems have the potential to transform how we address urgent societal and industrial challenges. By developing the AI foundations that make these systems both powerful and practical, I aim to contribute technologies that are not only scientifically novel but also usable, trustworthy, and beneficial to society.
I work closely with colleagues in robotics, human-computer interaction, and domain-specific fields, as well as with industry partners and end-users, to ensure that AI developments are both technically sound and grounded in real-world needs.
Recent and ongoing research projects
♦ Swarm Robotics for Industry 4.0
♦ HERD: Human-AI collaboration: Engaging and controlling swarms of robots and drones
♦ WildDrone: Autonomous Drones for Nature Conservation Missions
♦ NAMUR: Natural-language Assisted Multirobot Control
♦ PERSIST: Persistent Drone Operations at Critical Infrastructure
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