about roboloon
Our vision is to
create an aerial robotic ecosystem
that is sustainable and peaceful
and which anyone can call for help
- instantly, at the touch of a button.
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roboloon is a so called Transfer- and Founding Venture (German: Transfer- und Gründerunternehmung - TGU) at the TTI - Technologie-Transfer-Initiative GmbH of the University of Stuttgart, Germany. As such we are also affiliated to the Institute of Flight Mechanics and Flight Control (iFR) at the University of Stuttgart.
Our goal is to take ancient lighter-than-air technology to create autonomous aerial robots that can overcome the biggest hurdles of todays civil drone technology: flight-time and safety, without compromising for maneuverability.
Creating airship drones today means deep tech and a strong focus on software for us.
Founders
Pala Ahmed
Co-Founder | Business
As a mechanical engineer with focus on multi-body dynamics and technology management, Pala was previously responsible for the autopilot and now propels our business with a deep understanding of its technological framework.
Sebastian Gieray
Co-Founder | Software
Control engineer who comes directly from the aerospace industry. Together with his passion for FPV drones, Sebastian takes care of our software.
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Jajnabalkya Guhathakurta
Co-Founder
Software engineer with 8 years experience in R&D of real time image processing and also a vetted entrepreneur.
Christof Hohmann
Co-Founder | UAV Systems
With hands-on experience in all kinds of mechatronic systems, from electric cars to nanotechnology, and a degree in Autonomous Systems, Chris is the tinkerer and handyman who powers the assembly of our airships.
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Dr. Daniel Wibbing
Co-Founder
Working at Festo for more than 16 years, Daniel is an expert in automation technology and also brings in many years of experience in the domain of lighter-than-air technology.
Technical Team
Mark Summers
Special Projects | Materials
Having built RC airships for over a decade, Mark has become an expert on 3D printing, hull materials, glues and ultra light weight structures.
Ziyong Zheng
Autopilot Development
Ziyong is studying Autonomous Systems at the University of Stuttgart. In his master’s thesis he is focusing on advancing the control allocation of the airship’s flight controller.
Advisor
Prof. Walter Fichter
Flight Mechanics & Control
Professor at the Institute of Flight Mechanics & Control (iFR) at the University of Stuttgart. He is supporting unmanned aircraft and airship projects.
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