Dennis Stampfer

Dennis Stampfer is the CEO and Co-Founder of Toolify Robotics GmbH, a company focused on developing xito.one, a platform designed to make it easier for companies to create and deploy robotics applications. The platform aims to help businesses address Europe’s labour shortage and rising operational costs. He is passionate about entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and transforming innovative ideas into practical applications. His primary focus is making automation accessible, cost-effective, and practical, even for smaller companies or operations with limited automation. Dennis is committed to challenging the status quo and helping businesses realise the potential of robotics.

He has been serving as CEO and Co-Founder at Toolify Robotics GmbH since February 2020, based in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Before founding Toolify Robotics, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Forschungszentrum Servicerobotik Ulm from 2018 to December 2019. Prior to that, he was a Research Associate at the Forschungsgruppe Servicerobotik at Hochschule Ulm from 2011 to 2018. His research experience spans over eight years, focusing on service robotics and technology applications in real-world environments.

Dennis holds a PhD in Computer Science (Dr. rer. nat.) from the Technical University of Munich, completed between 2015 and 2018. His doctoral thesis was titled “Contributions to System Composition using a System Design Process driven by Service Definitions for Service Robotics,” reflecting his deep expertise in system design for robotics applications. He also completed a Master of Science in Information Systems at Technische Hochschule Ulm between 2008 and 2010.

Throughout his career, Dennis has combined research, technology, and entrepreneurship to make robotics more usable and cost-effective for companies of all sizes. His work focuses on creating practical solutions that bridge the gap between advanced robotics research and real-world industrial needs. He continues to lead Toolify Robotics in building innovative platforms and pushing the boundaries of automation technology.

Dennis Stampfer was born in Germany. From an early age, he showed an interest in technology and systems, which later guided his education and career. He pursued higher education in information systems and computer science, laying the foundation for his work in robotics and automation.

Between 2008 and 2010, Dennis completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Information Systems at Technische Hochschule Ulm. During this period, he gained knowledge in designing and managing information systems, which became essential for his later research and projects in robotics.

In 2011, Dennis began working as a Research Associate at the Forschungsgruppe Servicerobotik at Hochschule Ulm. He spent seven years there, from 2011 to 2018, focusing on service robotics. His work involved designing and testing robotic systems and applying technology solutions in real-world environments. He contributed to multiple research projects and publications related to service robotics and system composition, helping improve automation processes for different industries.

In 2015, Dennis started his PhD at the Technical University of Munich. He completed his doctoral studies in 2018, earning a PhD in Computer Science (Dr. rer. nat.). His thesis, titled “Contributions to System Composition using a System Design Process driven by Service Definitions for Service Robotics,” focused on improving how robotic systems are designed, composed, and applied in practical scenarios. This work helped provide structured approaches to create robotics applications efficiently.

After his PhD, Dennis worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Forschungszentrum Servicerobotik Ulm from 2018 to December 2019. During this time, he continued research in service robotics, contributing to technology transfer projects and publications that aimed to bring robotics research into practical industrial applications.

In February 2020, Dennis co-founded Toolify Robotics GmbH and became its CEO. The company developed xito.one, a platform that helps companies create and deploy robotics applications to address Europe’s labour shortage and rising cost pressures. Under his leadership, Toolify Robotics focuses on making automation practical, cost-effective, and accessible even for smaller or less automated businesses. Dennis continues to lead the company, combining his research expertise, technology knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills to advance robotics and automation solutions in industry.

Dennis Stampfer’s vision is to make robotics and automation accessible to all businesses, regardless of their size or level of automation. He aims to create practical, cost-effective solutions that help companies improve efficiency, reduce labour costs, and overcome workforce shortages. Through his work with Toolify Robotics and the xito.one platform, he focuses on turning advanced research into tools that can be easily applied in real-world operations. His goal is to help businesses adopt robotics without high complexity or cost, enabling industries across Europe to use automation in a way that is simple, effective, and scalable.

Dennis Stampfer has been recognised for his contributions to robotics research and technology transfer. During his academic and professional career, he contributed to multiple publications in service robotics and system design, which are cited in industry and research. His work on system composition and service robotics has been influential in advancing practical robotics solutions for businesses. As CEO and Co-Founder of Toolify Robotics, he is acknowledged for creating platforms that address Europe’s labour challenges through automation. While specific awards are not publicly listed, his recognition comes through leadership in research projects, innovative platform development, and the successful application of robotics technology in industry.