Alexander Nettekoven

Alexander Nettekoven

Postdoctoral Fellow @ UT Austin

About

Hey, I’m Alex ๐Ÿ‘‹. I’m a roboticist and entrepreneur with a deep background in building novel robotic systems for real-world applications. My current efforts focus on developing low-cost, human-like robots designed to assist with everyday physical tasks.

In my previous life, I developed the first 3D printing droneโ€”capable of depositing thermoplastic material while flying. I also founded a defense startup as an international PhD student that received seven-figure funding from the US Air Force and Pentagon.

For more information, see my work below or reach out!

Interests

  • Robot Learning
  • Real-World Deployment
  • Robot System Design

Education

  • PhD Robotics, 2022

    University of Texas at Austin

  • MSc Mechanical Engineering, 2018

    University of Texas at Austin

  • BSc Mechanical Engineering, 2016

    RWTH Aachen University

Contributions

Outreach (2025). Teaching Students How to Build a Self-Driving RC Car. Center for Autonomy, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, UT Austin & Del Valle High School.

Talk (2024). Advancements in Large-Scale Fleet Coordination for Contested Logistics. US Air Force Wargaming Offices and OUSD A-S Chief of Wargaming Workshop.

Publication (2024). Multi AI Final Report for AFWERX Phase III โ€” Agile Combat Employment System (ACES) Model Modifications. Technical Report to US Air Force SBIR Phase III.

Talk (2024). Large-Scale Fleet Coordination for Contested Logistics. HAF/A5, SAF/SA, HAF/A4, RGPA, AMC A5-8, AMC A9 Wargaming Capability Review.

Talk (2023). Agentic AI Deployment for Military and Logistics. Capital Factory Accelerator First Look Kickoff.

Publication (2023). Multi AI Final Report for AFWERX Phase II โ€” "Large-Scale Fleet Coordination for Contested Logistics". Technical Report to US Air Force SBIR Phase II.

News (2023). Tech Connect partner uses AI to assist in in-theater mission planning. Defense Visual Information Distribution Service.

DVIDS Article