Hi, I'm Helen!
I want to make robots that actually work in the real world. I live in Zürich and have spent my career working on different robots such as boats, drones, warehouse AMRs, mobile manipulators, and driverless cars.
I've worked at Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia, and studied at Olin College of Engineering and ETH Zürich.
What I care about!
My main goal is to make robots that actually work and do something useful. I'm especially passionate about solving Dull, Dirty, and Dangerous tasks in construction, infrastructure maintenance, and disaster response: taking humans out of harm's way and replacing them with robots instead.
I focus on the tight loop between perception and action: real-time mapping, uncertainty-aware planning, tight-loop control, and online adaptation when the robot's models are wrong.
The people I work with matter the most to me, and I care deeply about helping them grow, find direction, and build confidence. I'm especially passionate about supporting other girls and women in STEM.
Say hi!
The best way to reach me is helen@helenol.com. You can also add me on LinkedIn. :)