Dr. Johannes Englsberger is a robotics expert with over 15 years of experience in the field. As CEO of Versatile Robotics, he sets the strategic and technological direction of the company while managing key partnerships, customer relations, sales, and business development. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Control Systems from the TU Munich TUM. His robotics career began as a working student at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), where he developed a force-torque sensor for robotic fingertips. He later joined the DLR as a research associate and pursued a PhD in humanoid robotics, focusing on control strategies for dynamic walking and running, as well as full-body robot control. His groundbreaking doctoral research received international acclaim and was awarded the prestigious Georges Giralt PhD Award for the best European dissertation in robotics. Following his PhD, he was appointed Team Lead of the Legged Locomotion Team and Head of the Control Systems Group at DLR. Dr. Englsberger is the inventor of the patented MPTC control method, a core technology that underpins the company’s robotics platform and represents over a decade of development. He brings to the role not only deep technical expertise but also a strong international network in robotics research and industry.

Stefanie Brandl serves as Chief Financial Officer at Versatile Robotics, where she leads finance, operations and business development efforts. She holds degrees in Finance and Management from universities in Nuremberg and Strasbourg and brings more than 8 years experience in the startup and investment landscape. Before joining Versatile Robotics, Stefanie held senior roles including CFO at the medtech startup MotionRAD—developing MRI-compatible robotic systems for joint mobilization—COO at international investment bank Drake Star Partners, and Investment Manager at the AQAL Family Office. An experienced entrepreneur, Stefanie has co-founded three startups: CellUnite, a medtech venture focused on automating stem cell therapies for osteoarthritis; Unis.life, which won second place at the Alsace Tech innovation competition; and Akamba, a venture builder through which she has advised and supported over 20 early-stage companies in CFO/COO interim executive roles.

Ulrich Köhler is a computer scientist, electronics expert, and entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience in software and firmware development and more than a 10 years of expertise in electronics and PCB design. He holds a degree in bioinformatics from TU Munich and LMU. As Chief Technology Officer at Versatile Robotics, he leads software development, ensures compliance with the highest quality standards, and drives certification processes. His industry collaborations include projects with major players like Airbus, Hilti, Deutsche Bahn, and RWE, spanning fields from cathodic corrosion protection and wind turbine vibration analysis to training programs in vibration measurement for satellite construction. At the Helmholtz Center, he developed a large-scale text mining system for big data analytics. Uli has held CTO roles in several startups, particularly in the medtech sector, including CellUnite and MotionRAD. He has also advised early-stage ventures during product development, such as Photonics Healthcare (cellular oxygen measurement device), FerroSens (iron deficiency detection device, acquired by an industrial company), and Vividbreath (cost-efficient oxygen concentrator, 1st place out of 150 in the Give a Breath Challenge).

Adrian Prinz is a highly versatile robotics engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience in robotics, mechatronics, and system integration. He holds a dual degree—studies in Mechanical Engineering and an apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic—from TU Munich, followed by advanced studies in Mechatronics and Robotics. A true maker at heart, Adrian has designed and built multiple robots from scratch, including a 6-axis belt-driven robotic arm with impedance control. Adrian also participated in innovative robotics initiatives in Silicon Valley, broadening his global exposure. His work spans simulation, electronics, mechanical design, and real-time control implementation. Professionally, Adrian worked at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), focusing on humanoid robot hardware development. He contributed to TUM Hyperloop as a system architect and hardware developer for magnetically levitating pods. He also gained valuable industry experience at BPW Bergische Achsen KG, developing embedded systems, predictive maintenance and sensor-based diagnostics for heavy vehicles; at innospiring GmbH, where he built electromechanical prototypes; and at Motius, a tech consultancy, developing modular AGVs for smart manufacturing. At Versatile Robotics, Adrian brings his technological all-rounder skills to the team—driving product development, prototyping, and system integration across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.