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Jorge Peña Queralta

Jorge Peña Queralta

Dr. Jorge Peña Queralta is Senior Lecturer and Research Group Leader at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). He leads the new research focus on Agentic & Embodied AI, with applications in Physical AI, mobile robotics, and humanoid platforms. He has previously held research positions at ETH Zürich and worked in industry as CTO of Swiss micro-mobility startup DAAV, developing autonomous wheelchair platforms. He is also co-founder of Finnish robotics startup Skya Oy. Dr. Peña Queralta has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications on robotics, AI, blockchain technology, and human-robot interaction, and has coordinated innovation projects with both academia and industry. Dr. Peña Queralta has participated in international robotics competitions, has acted as reviewer for the EU Horizon program and multiple national research councils, and has received multiple national and EU grants as PI or co-PI. At ZHAW, he spearheads collaborations with industry, startups, and international labs, exploring Agentic Embodied AI, Reinforcement Learning, and applications in mobile and humanoid robots.

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    Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI), Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Switzerland
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    Senior Lecturer and Research Group Leader
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