Dominik Belter earned his degree and later his Ph.D. at the Poznań University of Technology. He completed his postdoctoral research at the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory of the University of Birmingham between 2013 and 2016. Since 2012, he has served as an assistant professor at the Institute of Control, Robotics and Information Engineering at the Poznań University of Technology, and since 2021, he has held the title of associate professor. In 2024, he was appointed head of the Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence.

In parallel, he actively participates in 3 European and 6 international research projects. He also serves as a scientific advisor on the project titled "Adaptive Informative Path Planning for Autonomous Data Collection in Dynamic, Unstructured Environments" at the Czech Technical University in Prague.

His visit to ITK was an honor and provided our students with many valuable insights and experiences.

Dominik Belter’s lecture: „The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Supporting the Autonomy of Mobile and Manipulator Robots”

Abstract:

„Enhancing robot autonomy is essential for adapting to dynamic production environments. This lecture will explore how artificial intelligence improves the autonomy of mobile and manipulator robots, focusing on perception, localization, planning, and learning. Prof. Belter will present research and development projects from the Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence at Poznan University of Technology, showcasing real-world applications across various domains.

Key projects include an Advanced Driver Assistance System for Solaris Bus & Coach, a LiDAR-based SLAM system for automotive applications, a robotic system for fiber hemp cultivation, aerial imagery for agricultural detection and recognition, tiny object detection using drones (e.g., people, trash), autonomous inspection robots, and advancements in human-robot interaction. These initiatives demonstrate cutting-edge approaches to increasing the autonomy and efficiency of robotic systems.”