Giovanni Cioffi

Giovanni Cioffi

PhD Student

Robotics and Perception Group

Biography

I am a Ph.D. student in Robotics and Computer Vision at the University of Zurich with the Robotics and Perception Group under the supervision of Prof. Davide Scaramuzza. My research centers on the intersection of computer vision and robotics, with a focus on camera localization and 3D mapping. State-of-the-art localization and mapping algorithms struggle with fast camera motion and difficult illumination conditions, such as low light. My work addresses these scenarios. I typically deploy my algorithms on fast-flying drones, but I also work on a project to assist visually impaired people.

Interests
  • Perception in Robotics
  • Computer Vision
  • Playing sports
Education
  • PhD in Robotics, 2020 - now

    Robotics and Perception Group, University of Zurich

  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering, 2019

    ETH Zurich, Switzerland

  • BSc in Industrial Engineering, 2013

    Universitá degli Studi di Napoli, Italy

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Ph.D. Student
Jul 2020 – Present Zurich, Switzerland
My research focuses on camera localization and 3D mapping using algorithms such as Visual(-Inertial) Odometry (VIO) and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM). My work was recognized by multiple awards in top-tier robotic conferences and journals, such as the IROS 2023 Best Paper Award and the RA-L 2021 Best Paper Award.
 
 
 
 
 
Research Assistant
Jul 2019 – Jun 2019 Zurich, Switzerland
I worked on a project on sensor fusion (camera, inertial measurements (IMU), GPS) with the goal of achieving cm-level accurate mapping. The project was done in collaboration with an international construction company.
 
 
 
 
 
Research Intern
May 2018 – Oct 2018 Ladenburg, Germany
I worked on a project on machine learning for human-robot interaction. I designed a data efficient classifier to distinguish between intended and unintended human-robot contacts. My algorithm was deployed on ABB collaborative manipulators.
 
 
 
 
 
Production Engineer Intern
Feb 2016 – Sep 2016 Napoli, Italy
Production engineer in a manufacturing line for turbine combustor.

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