Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate at ETH Zurich, Robotic Systems Lab, where I work on robust spatial 3D perception and state estimation for robot autonomy in challenging real-world environments. My recent research spans localization, mapping, and 3D perception for mobile robots deployed in the wild.
My research mainly focuses on robust localization and spatial 3D perception in perceptually degraded environments using optimization and data driven methods. My solutions have been employed in real-world robotics deployments in forests, volcanic terrain, lava caves, mountain ranges and other harsh environments. Specifically, I develop degeneracy-aware LiDAR registration and multi-modal state-estimation frameworks, with a strong focus on localizability, observability, and failure-aware optimization under real-world conditions. My recent publications further explore challenges in real-world robotics through advanced perception payload design and legged-robot specific dataset collections. Additionally, I am increasing the scope of my focus to efficient, incrementally updated, and context-aware spatial 3D representations, including both implicit and explicit scene representations for consistent local and global scene understanding.
For more information, please refer to my Curriculum Vitae.
MSc in Robotics, Systems and Control
ETH Zurich
BSc in Control and Automation Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
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A field dataset for legged robotics, pairing synchronized multimodal sensing with precise ground truth across 49 missions and varied real-world conditions.
Radar–IMU–LiDAR odometry that adjusts Doppler constraints to the directions in which LiDAR geometry provides weak localization information.
LiDAR odometry that captures small geometric details with oriented height images and concentrates registration on informative parts of the map.
A general factor-graph framework for smooth local motion estimation and globally consistent localization across sensors, reference frames and robot platforms.
Camera, radar and LiDAR measurements are combined to estimate full 3D velocities at individual points on moving objects.
A field comparison of degeneracy mitigation methods for ICP, examining when constraints and regularization improve LiDAR localization.
A unified review of continuous-time estimation, connecting spline and Gaussian-process formulations with robotic applications and open research questions.
An open sensor payload and design study showing how synchronization, calibration and hardware choices affect localization and mapping.
Forest place recognition using attention across LiDAR density images at multiple heights to handle repetitive vegetation and changing conditions.
A diffusion model predicts multiple plausible LiDAR locations in buildings with repeated rooms and floors, using training scans generated from a mesh.
A logistics robot with steerable wheels, articulated legged suspension and autonomous loading for carrying heavy payloads over uneven terrain.
Localizability-aware ICP detects weakly constrained directions and controls the registration update to keep LiDAR localization reliable in difficult geometry.
A coverage planner for orchards and vineyards that respects vehicle maneuverability while finding feasible routes within a chosen computation budget.
An integrated legged-robot system for autonomous forest surveying, combining navigation with online tree detection and measurement.
A team of legged robots combines terrain traversal, mapping and complementary scientific instruments for exploration in planetary analog environments.
Autoencoder and LSTM architectures for learning compact nonlinear models that support both time-series prediction and free-running simulation.
ANYmal is a unique legged robot that provides reliable industrial solution with autonomous robot inspection.
ANYmal-D is the next generation ANYmal equipped with 6 D435 depth cameras, 2 Wide-angle RGB cameras, a IMU and a VLP-16 LiDAR in addition to the joint encoders.
Unitree B2-W is a wheeled quadruped robot designed for high-efficiency mobility and industrial applications, with a focus on stable operation in complex terrain and autonomous inspection workflows.
ALMA is an ANYmal that is equipped with a robotic arm designed for articulated locomotion and manipulation.
Unitree A2-PRO is an industrial quadruped robot platform for inspection, logistics, and emergency-response use cases, with dual industrial LiDARs, dual hot-swappable batteries, and an optional wheel-leg configuration for mixed-terrain mobility.
SuperMegaBot is a wheeled autonomous ground robot for education, and research in autonomous inspection. The current mechanical design is a product of my work at ASL as a HiWi.
TRON 1 is a multi-modal biped robot platform for humanoid motion control and embodied AI research, featuring a three-in-one modular foot-end system (point-foot, sole, and wheeled) plus an open SDK for rapid algorithm development and RL validation.
Folly is a self-foldable and self-deployable drone designed and produced during my BSc Thesis in Mechanical Engineering which is under patent protection. Folly is a ~ 1 kg quadcopter with 18 minute battery life that is designed for confined space applications.