The reference
in autonomous
navigation

Established in Switzerland in 2001, we have spent 25 years refining our natural feature navigation technology (ANT) in order to make AGVs easier to install and operate. Over this period, we have helped companies to develop dozens of ANT driven AGVs, automated forklifts and mobile robots.

Our values


At BlueBotics everything we do is driven by our three core values.

Swiss Made

Our products are not only engineered in Switzerland, they are also produced here. Together with our network of suppliers, we deliver precise Swiss Made solutions, which guarantee your vehicles perform perfectly, both now and in the future.

Our
story

See how we evolved from EPFL start-up to the world's leading provider of natural feature navigation.

Meet Our Experts


Management

Dr. Nicola TOMATIS

Dr. Nicola TOMATIS

CEO

Languages:
EN, FR, IT, DE

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Nicola has been the CEO of BlueBotics since 2003 and joined its Board of Directors in 2015. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from ETH Zurich and a PhD in Robotics from the EPFL in Lausanne. He received the IEEE Early Career Award in Robotics and Automation in 2008 and has twice been included in Bilan’s 300 Most Influential People in Switzerland.

Patrick BALMER

Patrick BALMER

VP Operations

Languages:
EN, FR, DE

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Patrick has worked with BlueBotics for more than a decade, first as a project manager before moving into the role of VP of Operations. After gaining his diploma of Engineering from the EPFL in Lausanne, Patrick worked with companies focused on med-tech and lasers.

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Dr. Pierre LAMON

VP Research

Languages:
EN, FR, DE, IT

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Pierre leads BlueBotics' R&D group and the software development team. He brings to the team technical skills in software and algorithms, including mapping, localization, calibration and outdoor robotics. While working towards his postdoc at the EPFL in Lausanne, Pierre led a project developing an autonomous smart car.

Fabrice SCHERTENLEIB

Fabrice SCHERTENLEIB

VP Finance, HR & Legal

Languages:
EN, FR

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Fabrice joins the BlueBotics team with a wealth of experience as a managing director at an international manufacturer, as well as in finance positions at a number of different companies and industries. On the weekends, Fabrice enjoys skiing, e-mountain biking, and a lot more.



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Grégoire TERRIEN

VP Engineering

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EN, FR, DE, IT

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Grégoire has been with BlueBotics since the company was founded in 2001, having gained a Master’s degree in Microengineering from the EPFL in Lausanne. As the VP of Development, he oversees the team responsible for technical customer partnerships as well as mechatronics development.

Matt WADE

Matt WADE

VP Marketing

Languages:
EN, FR

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Matt joined BlueBotics in 2019 to head up the firm's growing marketing function. A well-travelled ex-journalist, he has a wealth of experience working with cutting-edge technology companies across the globe.

If you partner with BlueBotics, these are
the staff you’ll work with the most.

Systems
Engineering

Dr. Mathias PERROLLAZ

Dr. Mathias PERROLLAZ

Head of Systems

Languages:
EN, FR, IT

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Mathias gained an engineering degree from Grenoble INPG and a PhD in computer vision from UPMC in Paris, before working in academic research with a focus on robotics and intelligent vehicle applications. He joined BlueBotics as a support engineer in 2015, and has led the Systems Engineering team since 2019.

Armand LAMOUILLE

Armand LAMOUILLE

Expert Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR, ES

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Armand has worked at BlueBotics since 2019. Before joining the team, gained his Master’s degree in Microengineering from the EPFL in Lausanne. Armand still works closely with customers to create the best possible designs. In his spare time, Armand enjoy skiing and travelling around the world. 

Jean Francois BURNIER

Jean Francois BURNIER

Senior Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR, DE, ES

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Jean-François (‘JF’) Burnier gained his Master’s of Science in Microengineering from the EPFL in Lausanne. He also interned at NASA before joining the BlueBotics support team and works in four different languages (and in as many time zones) to ensure the best possible outcomes for our customers.

Victor TWARDOWSKI

Victor TWARDOWSKI

Senior Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR, IT

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Victor joined BlueBotics as a Systems Engineer after gaining a Master of Engineering in Mechatronics from Politecnico di Torino in Italy and interning as a project manager leading a mechatronics R&D project. At BlueBotics, Victor supports commissioning and project installations, both in-person and remotely.

Tao WU

Tao WU

Senior Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR, CN

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Tao is an expert roboticist with experience in China, France and Switzerland. He holds a Master’s degree in mechatronics from the University of Montpellier, with a focus on robotics and automation. At BlueBotics Tao focuses on process improvements to help clients get the best results.

Yann BOUDIGOU

Yann BOUDIGOU

Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR, ES

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Yann studied Robotics Engineering at EPFL in Lausanne. Before joining the BlueBotics team as a Systems Engineer, he worked for a car manufacturer in Alabama, USA and with a team dedicated to breaking the world speed record for sailing in Lausanne, Switzerland. Outside of the office, Yann enjoys calisthenics, DJing and spending time with friends.

Matilde Brossa BlueBotics System Engineer

Matilde BROSSA

Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR, IT

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Matilde worked with AI, machine learning and digital twins as tools for predictive maintenance as a Research Fellow at Politecnico di Torino after gaining a Master's degree in Mechatronic Engineering. Before joining the BlueBotics team, she designed complex testing machinery for electronic components, from customer specifications through assembly and validation. Outside of the office, Matilde enjoys climbing, trekking and travel.

Lisandro DE OLIVEIRA

Lisandro DE OLIVEIRA

Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR, PT, ES

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Lisandro gained a degree in Engineering from ENSAM in France, with a special focus in mechatronics. Before joining the BlueBotics Systems Team, Lisandro worked as a mechatronics engineer in the defence industry. In his spare time, Lisandro enjoys tinkering with electronics and 3D printing, is an accomplished sky diver, and has an interest in street hypnosis.

Iven DONG

Iven DONG

Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, CN

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Iven gained his bachelor’s degree at Shanghai University and then Master’s degrees at the University of Edinburgh and University College London. He speaks English, Mandarin, Japanese and a little Urdu. When not at work in BlueBotics’ Shanghai office, Iven enjoys learning  languages.

Hugo VIARD

Hugo VIARD

Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR, ES

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Hugo holds Master’s degrees in Microengineering (from the EPFL in Lausanne), and in Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Engineering (from the University of California, Berkeley). Hugo works in BlueBotics’ R&D and Engineering teams and helped create the Cleanfix autonomous cleaning machine.

Charles VUICHARD

Charles VUICHARD

Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR

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Charles studied mechanical and electronic engineering at Arts et Métiers in Bordeaux and EPFL in Lausanne. Before joining BlueBotics, Charles worked for a drone company in Switzerland. A self-described jack of all trades, Charles enjoys hiking and sports, as well as crafts, culture and culinary experiments. 

Maxime Zufferey BlueBotics system engineer

Maxime ZUFFEREY

Systems Engineer

Languages:
EN, FR

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Maxime studied microtechnology at EPFL in Switzerland and earned a Master's degree in robotics, specializing in mobile robots. Before joining the BlueBotics Systems Team, he worked as a Research Assistant in Copenhagen. Maxime enjoys spending time in the mountains skiing in winter or trail running during the rest of the year.

Project
Management

Alexandra ZEHR-1

Alexandra ZEHR

Senior Project Manager

Languages:
EN, FR, ES

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Alexandra has a wealth of experience, having worked within sectors ranging from ecommerce to the Swiss watch industry, with roles including customer experience, product and project management. Alexandra grew up in Spain, gained her MA in the USA, and has since returned to her mother country, Switzerland. A self-described epicurean, Alexandra enjoys food and wine, as well as travelling.

Richard REVANGUE

Richard REVANGUE

Project Manager

Languages:
EN, FR

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Richard was born and raised in Paris before moving to Switzerland to work with BlueBotics. Before joining the team, he studied aeronautical engineering at IPSA in Paris, and worked as a Services Sales Expert at Dassault Systems. Outside of work, Richard enjoys travelling, music and playing football.

Sales

Sander BURGHARDT

Sander BURGHARDT

Senior Sales Manager, Europe

Languages:
EN, FR, DE, IT, TR

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The most multilingual team member at BlueBotics, Sander puts his five perfectly-spoken languages to work driving the company's commercial growth across Europe. A highly experienced sales professional, he holds a Masters in International Business from Sorbonne University in Paris.

Mehdi DJELASSI

Mehdi DJELASSI

Sales Manager, EMEA

Languages:
EN, FR

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Mehdi studied industrial design in Paris and worked in car manufacturing for a decade before pivoting into technical sales and business development for industrial and automotive companies. When not in the office, you’ll find Mehdi hiking, kitesurfing, or relaxing in nature or a good restaurant.

Fanny DORTA

Fanny DORTA

Sales Manager, APAC

Languages:
EN, FR

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Fanny holds Master’s degrees in Materials Science, and in Management of Technology & Entrepreneurship from EPFL in Lausanne. Before joining BlueBotics, she worked in Sales & Business Development for high-tech SMEs in Switzerland and Shanghai. When not working, Fanny enjoys travelling and hiking in Switzerland and around the world.

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Bruno GAGLIARDI

Business Development Manager

Languages:
EN, IT, FR, DE

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Bruno has a very international background, having studied in Scotland and Germany and worked on projects in Czechia, Italy and UK. His background is in intralogistics and transport logistics, supporting projects all the way from identification to implementation. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, bouldering and a good Aperol.

Martin HU

Martin HU

Sales Manager, China

Languages:
EN, CN

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Martin studied  at Shandong University of Technology  and worked in Nigeria and Italy before joining the BlueBotics team in Shanghai. Martin speaks English and Chinese, and when not in the office he enjoys running.

Adam KASSAM

Adam KASSAM

Sales Manager, Americas

Languages:
EN

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Adam joined the BlueBotics Sales team with more than a decade’s experience in technology, construction and heavy machinery used in the mining and oil and gas industries. Adam studied Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston, and when not in the office, enjoys fishing, traveling and outdoor activities.

Raphaël VEROVE

Raphaël VEROVE

Business Development Manager

Languages:
EN, CN, DE, FR

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Raphaël has lived and worked all over the world, spending time in Grenoble, Melbourne, Stuttgart, and Taipei. Outside of the office, Raphaël enjoys skiing, biking and hiking. Raphaël has a background in automated vehicle projects and switched to mobile robots for intralogistics automation in 2020.

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Distributors


Feel free to contact our distribution partners in the following countries:

Japan

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+81 03 5542 6760
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Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-0042

Korea

MacPion

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+82 032 623 78303
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Thailand

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+66(2) 300 5323 4
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For all other countries, contact us direct.