Robotics researcher working on agile legged robots and sim-to-real transfer.

I am Filip Bjelonic, a roboticist based in Zurich.
My work focuses on legged robots, high-performance locomotion, and robust pipelines that bridge the gap between simulation and real-world deployment — with a strong emphasis on learning-based control, system identification, and real-world experimentation.

This website serves as a living archive of my research, technical projects, and a few personal inspirations that shaped my path in robotics and beyond.

What you can find here

📚 Publications

A structured overview of my scientific work, including peer-reviewed journal papers, conference publications, preprints, and collaborative research contributions.

You will find:

  • Abstracts and short summaries for each publication
  • Links to papers, PDFs, and BibTeX
  • Accompanying videos or project pages where available
  • Additional context beyond what fits into formal academic writing

This section reflects my ongoing work at the intersection of robotics, learning, and system design.

🐾 Robots

A collection of robots I have worked with or helped bring to life — from quadrupeds to experimental platforms.

This includes:

  • Technical descriptions of each robot platform
  • Control approaches and lessons learned
  • Real-world experiment highlights and performance showcases

Think of this as a behind-the-scenes tour through the machines that power my research.

🛠️ Projects

A curated selection of applied and exploratory projects — ranging from full-scale research systems to side experiments.

Some projects are polished, others show the raw process of experimentation — both are intentional.

📄 CV

A structured overview of my academic journey, research trajectory, and professional experience.

This page is intended for:

  • Potential collaborators
  • Students and researchers
  • Industry partners
  • Anyone interested in a deeper technical background

It provides a concise but complete snapshot of who I am professionally.

🚧 Work in progress

This website is intentionally evolving.
I refine it whenever time allows — adding new research, improving documentation quality, and expanding sections with deeper insights, visuals, and interactive elements.

It is less a static portfolio and more a long-term archive of thinking, building, and exploration.

If you’re interested in collaboration, research, or just curious about legged robots — feel free to explore.

More robots. More experiments. Less sim-to-real gap.