Researcher · Academic
Roberto Calandra
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Full Professor and Head, Learning, Adaptive Systems and Robotics Lab at TU Dresden
Calandra develops robots that learn through touch as well as sight. His work on tactile sensing and model-based learning helps machines manipulate unfamiliar objects with less trial and error; he also founded Meta's robotics lab in Menlo Park before building the LASR lab at TU Dresden.
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Background
Current role
Full Professor and Head, Learning, Adaptive Systems and Robotics LabTU Dresden
Previously
Research Scientist and Founder, Menlo Park Robotics Lab, 
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Last editorial review: August 10, 2026