Marcel Schoch
Papers
2
Total Citations
29
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2
About
Marcel Schoch is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on multi-agent systems. His most notable contribution is the pioneering development of methods to display three-dimensional objects and animations using swarms of aerial vehicles—essentially turning fleets of drones into dynamic, flying pixels. In his highly cited 2012 paper, Schoch introduced a fully automated pipeline that takes an artist-created 3D object or animation as input and generates the physical goal configurations and color assignments for each robot in the swarm. This work, which has accumulated 27 citations, laid the foundation for what would later become spectacular drone light shows seen at major events worldwide. By solving the complex problems of coordinating multiple flying robots to form coherent, moving shapes in mid-air, Schoch demonstrated a novel form of display technology that merges engineering precision with artistic expression. His research remains a key reference for anyone working on aerial swarms, robotic art, or novel display technologies.
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Top Papers
- 1Object and animation display with multiple aerial vehicles27 citations · 2012
- 2Object and Animation Display with Multiple Aerial Vehicles2 citations · 2012