Ege Cansev

Robotics engineer specializing in control engineering, autonomous systems, and human-centered robotics. Proficient in C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and ROS, with hands-on experience in designing, prototyping, and integrating robotic hardware, sensors, and actuators for real-time applications. Experienced in kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and advanced control algorithms for adaptive robotic systems.

With a strong background in human-robot interaction research, developed intelligent systems incorporating psychophysiological user feedback and haptic interfaces to improve user experience, adaptability, and interaction quality. Team-oriented, solution-driven, and motivated to develop autonomous systems with strong consideration for human interaction and usability.

Research Associate at the Chair of Autonomous Systems and Mechatronics - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg - Erlangen, Germany

(2021-02 - 2025-01)

Department of Electrical Engineering-Electronics-Information Technology

• Designed and implemented a semi-autonomous impedance control framework for a 7-DoF robotic manipulator, integrating RL-based visuo-haptic trajectory planning, real-time feedback, and sensor-driven adaptation.
• Developed and evaluated haptic interface systems to improve user experience, interaction quality, and operator performance in human-robot interaction scenarios.
• Designed and integrated a multi-sensory haptic feedback system in virtual environments for immersive and adaptive interaction applications.
• Assisted teaching activities in "Robot Mechanisms and User Interfaces" and "Mechatronic Components and Systems," supporting practical robotics and system integration education.
• Supervised and mentored student projects and theses focused on improving autonomous robotic behavior and adaptive control strategies.
• Coordinated research project resources and budget planning while supporting recruitment and onboarding activities within interdisciplinary research teams.

Research Associate at the Elastic Lightweight Robotics Research Group - Technical University of Dortmund - Dortmund, Germany

(2020-06 - 2021-01)

Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Information Technology

Internship - Elektromet Robotic Automation Systems - Bursa, Turkey

(2016-08 - 2016-09)

Internship - Oyak - Renault Automobile Factories - Bursa, Turkey

(2015-06 - 2015-07)

Doctor of Engineering - Dr.-Ing.

• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Technical University of Dortmund (2020-06)

Master Thesis Student - Control Engineering - Forschungszentrum Jülich, RWTH Aachen (2019-04 - 2019-09)

Master of Science - Control Engineering - Universita La Sapienza di Roma (2017-09 - 2019-10)

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Middle East Technical University (2012-09 - 2017-06)