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Tim Kobler

Who I Am

I am a Master's student in Robotics at EPFL, and most of what I actually know I learned by building: the low-voltage electronics and the control logic that coordinates every subsystem of Swiss Solar Boat's hydrogen foiling boat, a cochlear implant insertion tool at the ARTORG Center in Bern, boards for a CanSat and for the CHESS mission's on-board computer.

When a project grabs me I go all in. What I like is working on hard problems and actually building the solution. I am very proud to have been part of Swiss Solar Boat's first-place finish at the 2026 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.

Alone with a problem I can go for hours, but I'd rather be doing it with other people! I enjoy running a team where everyone feels like a rope partner: relaxed about the mood, serious about moving forward. Right now, I'm looking for a Master's thesis or an internship where that combination is worth something.

The Weisshorn's snow ridge under a deep blue sky

Beyond Engineering

Climbing, alpinism, paragliding — if it happens in the mountains, I'm in. What I go looking for up there is the flow and peace of mind. It helps me come back down with a clear head.

The mountain teaches you judgement, resilience and teamwork. I try to bring these qualities into engineering.

  • Climbing
  • Alpinism
  • Ski touring
  • Cycling
  • Paragliding
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