‘Experts of the future’ is a brief series showcasing some of our early-career researchers at CBS. What is their field of research and who are they? Today you can meet Alexandra Hettich, PhD student at the Department of Digitalization. Alexandra Hettich is part of the interdisciplinary research project HERD, which develops robots and drones. Her research is a trailblazing and a helping hand for industries in need of manpower, e.g. the agricultural sector.