Prof. Dr. Sami Haddadin

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
91%	14 years	9.5/10	$$$$	70	35	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Department of neurosurgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Sami Haddadin has an extensive background in electrical engineering, computer science, and technology management. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his work on affordable, flexible, and user-friendly robots. His invention, the Panda Robotic Arm, was named one of the "50 Best Inventions of 2018" by Time magazine. Dr. Haddadin's focus on robotic technology and automation has led to groundbreaking contributions in the field, including the development of the Tactile Robot, recognized by the German Patent and Trade Mark Office. Dr. Haddadin's career includes founding multiple companies, such as Kastanienbaum GmbH and KBee AG, and holding prestigious positions like Vice President for Research at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. His experience as the Chair of Robotics and Systems Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich showcases his expertise in the field. With many scientific publications focusing on robotics, automation, and machine intelligence, Dr. Haddadin continues to lead the way in innovative and impactful research in the medical and technological industries.

Gallery

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

Studied electrical engineering and informatics at several institutions, including the Leibniz University Hannover, the University of Hagen, the University of Oulu in Finland, and the University of Munich
Degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, and technology management from the Technical University of Munich and the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM), a joint institute of TUM and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
2011 Received doctorate summa cum laude from RWTH Aachen University

Experience

Research assistant at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)
2012-2014 Founded Kastanienbaum GmbH
2014-2016 Founded KBee AG
2014-2018 Chair of Automatic Control at the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover
2016 Founded Franka Emika GmbH
Vice President for Research at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
2018 Founding and executive director of the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (TUM MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Chair of Robotics and Systems Intelligence

Awards & Memberships

2015 Alfried Krupp Sponsorship Award for Young University Teachers
2017 German Future Prize for their work on affordable, flexible, and user-friendly robots
2019 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize
2021 Elected a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
His invention, the Panda Robotic Arm, was included in Time magazine's "50 Best Inventions of 2018" and featured in National Geographic in 2020
His patent for the "Tactile Robot" is part of the "Milestone made in Germany" collection by the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA)

Languages

English

German

Publications

Web-based predictive tool for vaginal and vulvar melanomas: a machine learning study.

December, 2025

Safety and efficacy of add-on robotic therapy for early mobilization in intermediate neurocritical care: a pilot study.

3 October, 2025

Accelerating discovery in natural science laboratories with AI and robotics: Perspectives and challenges.

24 September, 2025

Location

Ismaninger Str., 22, 81675 Munich, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

Prof. Dr. Sami Haddadin works at University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich.

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Sami Haddadin?

The primary specialization of the doctor is neurorobotics.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Sami Haddadin has been practicing for more than 14 years.