Prof. Dr. Auke Ijspeert

Full Professor and Head of the Biorobotics Laboratory (BioRob) at EPFL, world-renowned pioneer in bio-inspired robotics, amphibious walking machines, and computational neurobiology of locomotion.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Biorobotics, Amphibious Robots, Central Pattern Generators, Neuromorphic Locomotion, Biomechanics
Academic position: Full Professor of Biorobotics / Head of BioRob Lab
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Biorobotics, Amphibious Robots, Central Pattern Generators are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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