Tomislav Reichenbach

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb, University of Zagreb

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Tomislav Reichenbach is a robotics researcher whose work centers on humanoid and quadrupedal locomotion, collision-free path planning, and supervisory control systems. His most impactful contribution is the development of a dynamic simulator for humanoid robots (2009, 16 citations), which provides a foundational tool for testing and validating robotic behaviors in virtual environments. Reichenbach also introduced the elliptical motion method for robust quadrupedal locomotion (2012, 8 citations), a novel approach that integrates walking gaits—such as walk and trot—with Jacobian-based robot body kinematics, controlled via a central pattern generator (CPG). This work advances the stability and adaptability of legged robots in complex terrains. Earlier in his career, he proposed algorithms for collision-free path generation in robot cells using virtual 3D collision sensors (2005, 4 citations), and developed supervisory control systems with active virtual 3D models (2006, 3 citations), enabling real-time monitoring and control of manufacturing systems. Reichenbach’s research bridges simulation and real-world robotics, offering practical solutions for autonomous locomotion and industrial automation. His work continues to influence students and researchers in robotics, particularly those exploring dynamic simulation and gait generation for legged systems.