Dr. Georgios Andrikopoulos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Georgios Andrikopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Mechatronics with a focus on Robot Design. He is the head of the Robot Design Lab where his mission is to create safe, adaptive, and reliable robotic systems that serve society and industry. His research explores the design and control of autonomous robotic systems, particularly emphasizing soft robotics to ensure safe interaction, exoskeletons, and human-in-the-loop adaptive control. He has significant experience with hybrid robotic solutions for inspection and mobility while integrating safety design and intelligent materials for reliable real-world operation. Key projects include the HARU soft tabletop robot, the REMA modular adaptive robotic systems, the EXHILO platform for real-time control optimization, and the AKI social robot. Georgios has authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles and was ranked among the top 25 most popular papers in Control Engineering Practice. He actively participates in international R&D initiatives and is a reviewer for leading journals such as Science Robotics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Assistant Professor specializing in Mechatronics and head of the Robot Design Lab, focusing on creating adaptive and reliable robotic systems.

Courses

Degree Project Mechatronics, Cycle (MF224X) Degree Project Mechatronics, Cycle (MF214X) Literature Course in Mechatronics (FMF3011) Mechatronic Capstone course (MF2121) Mechatronics basic Course (MF2030) Project Work in Mechatronics (MF2025)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).