{"id":4264,"date":"2026-04-20T09:33:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crta-robotics.com\/?p=4264"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:33:18","slug":"od-fsb-a-do-silicijske-doline-razvoj-autonomnih-sustava-i-dronova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crta-robotics.com\/en\/od-fsb-a-do-silicijske-doline-razvoj-autonomnih-sustava-i-dronova\/","title":{"rendered":"From the FSB to Silicon Valley: The Development of Autonomous Systems and Drones"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a guest lecture by Dr. Eng. Teodor Tomi\u0107 titled \u201eAlgorithms and Systems for Autonomous Flight\u201c was held at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture of the University of Zagreb, as part of the Autonomous Systems course in the Mechatronics and Robotics study program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lecture attracted a large number of students interested in the field of autonomous aircraft and advanced robotic systems, with a focus on real-world engineering solutions developed in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teodor Tomi\u0107 is a former student of FSB, where he completed his master's degree, after which he earned his doctorate at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Munich. His scientific work was recognized with the Georges Giralt award for the best robotics doctorate in Europe. He continued his professional career at Skydio, one of the leading companies in the field of autonomous drones, where he played a key role in the development of autonomous navigation systems. Today, he works at DoorDash Labs, where he leads the autonomy development team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first part of the lecture, the speaker offered a personal reflection on his career path, highlighting key steps from his studies at FSB, through his doctoral research in Germany, to his work on complex industrial systems in Silicon Valley. He particularly emphasized the difference between academic and industrial approaches to problem-solving, as well as the importance of practical implementation of theoretical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n