From May 4 to May 31, Pietro and Francesco, PhD students from the University of Pisa, visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. During their stay, they collaborated on a robotics project with Prof. František Duchoň, Rastislav Marko, and Eduard Zeleney. In this blog, they share their experience, both in the lab, working with the quadrupedal robot Artaban, and outside, exploring the city of Bratislava.
In May, we had the opportunity to come and visit the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of the Slovak University of Technology (STU) in Bratislava.
Francesco and I had the incredible opportunity to spend time at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of the Slovak University of Technology (STU) in Bratislava, working on an exciting robotics project under the guidance of Prof. František Duchoň, Rastislav Marko, and Eduard Zeleney.
Our work focused on designing a novel global planner within a more general planning framework, aiming to control the locomotion of Artaban—a quadrupedal robot developed by Panza Robotics. The challenge was as inspiring as it was technical: crafting a system that could reason globally about the terrain and enable Artaban to walk intelligently through complex environments.
Outside the lab, we had the chance to get to know Bratislava a bit. The city offered a nice mix of history and modern life, and its compact size made it easy to explore. We tried some local dishes and spent some evenings in the Old Town, which has a relaxed yet lively atmosphere.
Working with our mentors was both valuable and motivating. We appreciated their guidance and the collaborative environment they fostered. It was a good opportunity to exchange ideas and deepen our understanding, both technically and culturally.
Bratislava—and our work with the team at STUBA—left a lasting impression. We’re leaving with new skills, new friends, and great memories. Until next time!
Text/Photo: Pietro Gori (UNIPI)
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon under grant no. 101079342 (Fostering Opportunities Towards Slovak Excellence in Advanced Control for Smart Industries).
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