Stefan Hinterstoisser
About Stefan Hinterstoisser
Stefan Hinterstoisser is a Staff Roboticist currently leading the perception team at Intrinsic in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He has extensive experience in object detection, computer vision, and has previously held positions at Google and X, the moonshot factory.
Work at Intrinsic
Stefan Hinterstoisser serves as a Staff Roboticist at Intrinsic, a company focused on advancing industrial robotics. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of innovative robotic solutions. In his role, he leads the perception team, which is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of robots through advanced perception technologies. His work aims to unlock both the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics, ensuring that robots can operate more effectively in various environments.
Previous Experience at Google
Prior to his current role, Stefan Hinterstoisser worked at Google as a Senior Roboticist from 2018 to 2019 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. His tenure at Google included a focus on robotic systems, where he applied his expertise in computer vision and robotics. He also worked as a Roboticist at Google from 2014 to 2015 in Mountain View, California, gaining valuable experience in the field of robotics during this time.
Experience at X, the Moonshot Factory
Stefan Hinterstoisser was employed at X, the moonshot factory, where he held the position of Senior Roboticist from 2016 to 2018 in Mountain View, California. He later transitioned to a Staff Roboticist role at the same organization from 2019 to 2021 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. His work at X involved developing cutting-edge robotic technologies and solutions aimed at addressing complex challenges.
Education and Expertise
Stefan Hinterstoisser earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Vision from Technische Universität München, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in robust and efficient object detection and pose estimation of 3D objects. He has significant experience in various computer vision fields, including reconstruction, tracking, classification, optimization, and rasterization.
Background and Early Career
Stefan Hinterstoisser began his career as a Postdoc at TU München in 2012, where he worked for six months. This early experience contributed to his development in the field of robotics and computer vision. His subsequent roles in various organizations have built upon this foundation, leading to his current position as a Staff Roboticist at Intrinsic.