Hello! I am

Francesco
Bruno.

I am an engineer.

I design and integrate complex systems combining embedded software, electronics and hardware, from early prototypes to real-world deployment.

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Robotics & Automation EngineerAbout me

About me

Hello! I am Francesco, an automation and control engineer based in Lausanne. I design and integrate complex systems that bring together embedded software, electronics and hardware, with a focus on turning early ideas into reliable real-world products.

I hold a B.Sc. (2021) and an M.Sc. (2024) in Automation and Control Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. I completed my master’s thesis at the Reconfigurable Robotics Lab of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) where I designed and validated the control system of a human-scale interactive robotic platform connecting physical interaction with a virtual environment. This strengthened my experience in control systems, human-machine interaction, 3D simulation and system integration.

I currently work at miros as a founding engineer, developing smart, interconnected workpods for nomadic and hybrid workers. I have taken ownership across the full product lifecycle, from system architecture and embedded software to electronics and hardware integration, sourcing, manufacturing, assembly and on-site deployment. I led the delivery of the first ten production units within one year of the initial concept.

Working across engineering disciplines has given me a system-level approach to troubleshooting and a hands-on understanding of what it takes to move from a prototype to a dependable deployed system. I enjoy collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers and customers to solve complex challenges and continuously improve products.

Selected work

ROBOTICS / AUGMENTED REALITY

EPFL

Human-in-the-loop

Founding Engineer

miros

LIG

ROS package for track and follow of a moving person

Experience & curriculum

Founding Engineer @ miros | Oct. 2024 - Present+

As a founding engineer at miros, I develop smart, interconnected workpods for nomadic and hybrid workers, taking products from early concepts to real-world deployment.

- Developing and integrating system architecture, embedded software, electronics and hardware across the product lifecycle.
- Guiding the strategic pivot toward interconnected smart workpods and taking ownership from concept through on-site deployment.
- Leading sourcing, supplier management, manufacturing, assembly and delivery of the first ten production units within one year of the initial concept.
- Supporting customer deployments through on-site installation, troubleshooting and technical support.

This work combines systems engineering with hands-on delivery, ensuring that the product is reliable in real customer environments.

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R&D Engineer Intern @ miros | Apr. 2024 - Oct. 2024+

During my R&D internship at miros, I contributed to the development of robotic furniture and smart surfaces, building early prototypes for more adaptable workspaces.

- Designed and optimized PCB layouts and electronic subsystems for robotic control.
- Developed low-level software for motor control and network communication.
- Contributed to a scalable network architecture for integrating multiple devices.
- Developed a graphical user interface to support system operation and user experience.

The internship culminated in the delivery and on-site installation of miros' first reconfigurable workspace for its first customer, providing hands-on experience in system integration and real-world deployment.

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Reconfigurable Robotics Lab - Master's Thesis Project | Sep. 2023 - Mar. 2024+

Human-in-the-loop: control of a human-scale interactive platform for immersion in a virtual environment. My thesis aimed to develop an entire framework to bring physical experience into a simulated environment. This involved designing a virtual environment, developing a robotic control system, and establishing a bi-directional communication framework to both acquire the user force input and provide the kinetic feedback.

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Master of Science - Automation and Control Engineering | Sep. 2021 - Apr. 2024+

Graduated with a score of 107/110 from Politecnico di Milano, School of Industrial and Information Engineering. Specialized in automation, robotics, and control systems.

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Erasmus Exchange Program - Automatic Control and Intelligent Systems | Aug. 2022 - Feb. 2023+

Completed an exchange program at Grenoble INP - UGA, focusing on automatic control and intelligent systems.

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Bachelor of Science - Automation Engineering | Sep. 2018 - Sep. 2021+

Graduated with a score of 100/110 from Politecnico di Milano, School of Industrial and Information Engineering.

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High School Diploma - Liceo Scientifico | Sep. 2013 - Jul. 2018+

Graduated with a score of 95/100 from Liceo Giorgio Spezia, Domodossola.