Andreas Ziegler
@andreasziegler.bsky.social
Human /
Quaker (Co-clerk of Switzerland YM & Executive Committee at QCEA) /
Zen- and NVC-practitioner /
Robotics & Computer Vision Researcher /
Anarchist / Activist /
OpenSource-, mountaineering-, and music-enthusiast
https://andreasaziegler.github.io
Quaker (Co-clerk of Switzerland YM & Executive Committee at QCEA) /
Zen- and NVC-practitioner /
Robotics & Computer Vision Researcher /
Anarchist / Activist /
OpenSource-, mountaineering-, and music-enthusiast
https://andreasaziegler.github.io
Since I noticed quite a bit of bashing against China (and some might be valid), here is a particular experience from my side.
I took 10 high-speed trains in China. Each of them was punctual, clean, friendly staff and free hot water for instant noodles.
I took 10 high-speed trains in China. Each of them was punctual, clean, friendly staff and free hot water for instant noodles.
November 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Since I noticed quite a bit of bashing against China (and some might be valid), here is a particular experience from my side.
I took 10 high-speed trains in China. Each of them was punctual, clean, friendly staff and free hot water for instant noodles.
I took 10 high-speed trains in China. Each of them was punctual, clean, friendly staff and free hot water for instant noodles.
Some of my highlights while traveling in China were: the experience of the wet bathroom in Guilin, my personal proof that it is possible to eat vegetarian in China (although vegan is hard), re-visiting the dormitory at SJTU, and the amazing high-speed train infrastructure in China.
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Some of my highlights while traveling in China were: the experience of the wet bathroom in Guilin, my personal proof that it is possible to eat vegetarian in China (although vegan is hard), re-visiting the dormitory at SJTU, and the amazing high-speed train infrastructure in China.
I'm happy that next to some sight seeing and meeting an old friend, I was able to talk about some of my PhD research at Hunan University, ShanghaiTech, and Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU).
My talk at SJTU was special for me since I did there my exchange year back in 2011/2012.
My talk at SJTU was special for me since I did there my exchange year back in 2011/2012.
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I'm happy that next to some sight seeing and meeting an old friend, I was able to talk about some of my PhD research at Hunan University, ShanghaiTech, and Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU).
My talk at SJTU was special for me since I did there my exchange year back in 2011/2012.
My talk at SJTU was special for me since I did there my exchange year back in 2011/2012.
I'm super happy that our #NeuRobots workshop at #IROS2025 turned out to be a great community gathering for researchers working on or interested in neuromorohic perception and processing.
The workshop started with Mina A Khoei from SynSense sharing the industry perspective.
The workshop started with Mina A Khoei from SynSense sharing the industry perspective.
October 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I'm super happy that our #NeuRobots workshop at #IROS2025 turned out to be a great community gathering for researchers working on or interested in neuromorohic perception and processing.
The workshop started with Mina A Khoei from SynSense sharing the industry perspective.
The workshop started with Mina A Khoei from SynSense sharing the industry perspective.
I'm on my way to #IROS in Hangzhou. While I love to meet colleagues from all over the world, appreciate being exposed to robotics research for a whole week, I'm also aware of the environmental impact of my academic "lifestyle".
Having been active in the climate justice movement and being a Quaker...
Having been active in the climate justice movement and being a Quaker...
October 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I'm on my way to #IROS in Hangzhou. While I love to meet colleagues from all over the world, appreciate being exposed to robotics research for a whole week, I'm also aware of the environmental impact of my academic "lifestyle".
Having been active in the climate justice movement and being a Quaker...
Having been active in the climate justice movement and being a Quaker...
IROS 2025 is coming closer and closer. If you are interested in neuromorohic perception for real world robotics, join us at our NeuRobots workshop on October 24th.
If you can't make it to IROS, you can also join us online. Please fill out this form to get the link: forms.gle/QShfrBBURHNP...
If you can't make it to IROS, you can also join us online. Please fill out this form to get the link: forms.gle/QShfrBBURHNP...
October 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
IROS 2025 is coming closer and closer. If you are interested in neuromorohic perception for real world robotics, join us at our NeuRobots workshop on October 24th.
If you can't make it to IROS, you can also join us online. Please fill out this form to get the link: forms.gle/QShfrBBURHNP...
If you can't make it to IROS, you can also join us online. Please fill out this form to get the link: forms.gle/QShfrBBURHNP...
Although the topics of sea rescue and political problems are not easy, we also had lighter times, e.g., during the many meals we had together.
October 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Although the topics of sea rescue and political problems are not easy, we also had lighter times, e.g., during the many meals we had together.
To make a small contribution on our own, we helped to clean the crew house of the Compass Collective, so that the next crew has a fresh and clean start.
October 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
To make a small contribution on our own, we helped to clean the crew house of the Compass Collective, so that the next crew has a fresh and clean start.
Although the primary goal of the Compass Collective is political work, they also frequently rescue people. In summary: the European governments/the EU is failing to do their job. But instead of helping sea rescue organizations, they make their work even harder.
October 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Although the primary goal of the Compass Collective is political work, they also frequently rescue people. In summary: the European governments/the EU is failing to do their job. But instead of helping sea rescue organizations, they make their work even harder.
On Sunday last week, we went to Licata, where we met the Compass Collective. We got an introduction into their work and their sailing boat.
October 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
On Sunday last week, we went to Licata, where we met the Compass Collective. We got an introduction into their work and their sailing boat.
We started with texts, a documentary, and a lot of sharing and discussions.
October 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We started with texts, a documentary, and a lot of sharing and discussions.
What a time. On Saturday last week, a group of (young) Friends met in Catania to get more insights about the Mediterranean sea rescue and the current (political) situation.
October 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What a time. On Saturday last week, a group of (young) Friends met in Catania to get more insights about the Mediterranean sea rescue and the current (political) situation.
After a bit more than 10 hours we made it back safely and with a few more lessons learned.
August 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
After a bit more than 10 hours we made it back safely and with a few more lessons learned.
Often the way down is more tricky than the way up to the summit.
August 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Often the way down is more tricky than the way up to the summit.
Improvisation on the rock as in real life (and in research).
August 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Improvisation on the rock as in real life (and in research).
After some (boring) hiking, the interesting part started. A snow field up to the start of the alpine climbing.
August 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
After some (boring) hiking, the interesting part started. A snow field up to the start of the alpine climbing.
Today's tour to Wasenhorn started early at 6:00 after some driving from ZH.
August 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today's tour to Wasenhorn started early at 6:00 after some driving from ZH.
We even got some rain, motivation to not move too slowly.
August 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We even got some rain, motivation to not move too slowly.
A quick (speed-)hike to Federispitz today to stay in shape (and I was the slowest of the group).
August 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A quick (speed-)hike to Federispitz today to stay in shape (and I was the slowest of the group).
Enjoying some snow in August, before another passage over the small glacier to get down.
August 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Enjoying some snow in August, before another passage over the small glacier to get down.
Fairly exhausted but still motivated, especially to make it safely back down.
August 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Fairly exhausted but still motivated, especially to make it safely back down.
At the peak we were rewarded with nice scenery.
August 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
At the peak we were rewarded with nice scenery.
After crossing a smaller glacier, it was time for hours of alpine climbing.
August 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
After crossing a smaller glacier, it was time for hours of alpine climbing.
A nice note in the bathroom at Keschhütte SAC made the start at 05:00 a bit easier.
August 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
A nice note in the bathroom at Keschhütte SAC made the start at 05:00 a bit easier.
After a couple of mentally demanding weeks, it was time to re-charge. In the back from the left to the right, Keschnadel, Verbindungsgrat, Piz Kesch.
August 10, 2025 at 7:43 AM
After a couple of mentally demanding weeks, it was time to re-charge. In the back from the left to the right, Keschnadel, Verbindungsgrat, Piz Kesch.