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Yia sou*, I’m Fotis!
Yia sou*, I’m Fotis!
I’ve been building robots since I was 14. Today I build robots that learn to perceive, interact, and work in the real world. Based in Athens, I work across robot learning and hands-on engineering, taking ideas from research into practical applications.
Here you’ll find my research, selected projects, and ways we can work together.
*Greek for ‘hi,’ pronounced ‘yah soo.’
Bio
Bio
I’m a robotics engineer and researcher from Greece, currently leading robot learning and client deployments at Acumino. My work connects perception, learning, and control; from developing algorithms to getting complete robotic systems running on the factory floor.
My academic journey has taken me through Greece, the UK, the US, and Austria. During my doctoral research at Montanuniversität Leoben, supervised by Prof. Elmar Rückert, I explored how robots can learn through vision and touch. That work continues to shape how I approach manipulation: helping robots make sense of the physical world and act within it.
I enjoy working across disciplines, solving practical problems, and sharing what I learn through teaching and mentoring. Beyond robotics, I make time for travelling, calisthenics, and martial arts. After several years abroad, I’m now back in Greece, bringing those experiences into the next chapter of my life and work.
Expertise
Expertise
8 years in deep learning and 7 years in robotics research and engineering, from learning algorithms to deployment on physical robots.
Robot Learning
Imitation and reinforcement learning, dexterous manipulation, teleoperation, and demonstration collection.Perception & Control
Vision and touch, real-time tracking, grasp planning and compliant motion control.Engineering & Deployment
Integrated ROS 2 systems, calibration, physical testing, and on-site troubleshooting.Technical Leadership & Mentoring
Translating requirements into engineering priorities, guiding teams, and mentoring researchers and engineers.
Portfolio
Portfolio
*Conceptual illustrations of selected applications. Client-specific details are omitted for confidentiality.
Dynamic Robot Pick and Packing
Dynamic Robot Pick and Packing
Industrial Bin-Picking
Industrial Bin-Picking
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