Alex Dickhans
I create technology that moves and thinks.
Undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering student at CU Boulder, robotics researcher, and innovator building the future of intelligent systems. From VEX competitions to cutting-edge sensor design, I work across hardware, controls, and software.
I Make Robots Move
From competitive robotics to cutting-edge research, I develop intelligent systems that navigate complex environments. Working with CU Boulder's HIRO Group and competing in VEX Robotics, I create algorithms and control systems that bring robots to life.
Robot: Over Under robot following a quadratic spline path for smooth, precise movement.
Radio: Custom telemetry radio system for real-time robot communication and data logging.
Planner: Interactive path planning application for VEX Robotics autonomous programming.
I Design Sensors
I design boards for data acquisition on electrical impedance tomography sensors and hybrid self-cap skins. In the HIRO Group I contributed to GenTact Toolbox and the analog front ends that turn form-fitting printed skins into a sense of touch.
EIT: Sixteen electrodes, 120 pair measurements, one precomputed reconstruction matrix on a conformal EIT skin.
Electronics: Hybrid self-cap DAQ on each skin unit and a high-speed sensing network that streams tactile feedback into the robot controller.
Toolbox: Co-authored the GenTact Toolbox paper and pipeline that procedurally generates form-fitting 3D-printed capacitive skins from robot CAD.
I Contribute to Open-Source
Building tools and libraries that empower the robotics community. My GitHub (@alexDickhans) showcases projects ranging from hardware designs to software frameworks. Command-based PROS revolutionizes VEX robotics programming with structured tele-op and autonomous development.
Load Cell PCB: Load Cell DAQ for small-form factor high-frequency applications, such as the shock loading seen in climbing falls.
Docs: Live Documentation for command-based PROS with interactive examples and tutorials.
Contact Me!
Thank you for exploring my work.
I'm passionate about robotics, engineering, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're interested in collaboration, research opportunities, or just want to discuss innovative projects, I'd love to connect.
Let's build the future of robotics together. Stay curious and keep building.