D. Stampfer
Papers
12
Total Citations
130
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About
D. Stampfer is a robotics software engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of model-driven software development, component-based systems design, and service robotics. His research addresses one of the field's most persistent challenges: taming the extraordinary complexity of robotic software systems that must operate reliably in dynamic, open-ended environments. Stampfer's most influential contribution is the SmartMDSD Toolchain, an integrated development environment that applies model-driven software development (MDSD) principles to robotics, enabling diverse engineering stakeholders to collaborate more effectively across the full system lifecycle. This work, cited 35 times, alongside his 2015 paper on covering the complete life-cycle of a robot (27 citations), establishes him as a key figure in advancing component-based software engineering for robotics. His research extends into variability management, real-time performance analysis, and sensor-informed active object recognition, reflecting a broad commitment to making service robots both functionally robust and practically deployable. Notably, his 2020 work on separation of roles and software ecosystems signals a forward-looking vision for scalable, economically viable robotics software architectures. With over 120 cumulative citations across a focused research portfolio, Stampfer's contributions offer valuable frameworks for researchers and engineers seeking principled approaches to robotics software complexity.
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- 3Towards a Stepwise Variability Management Process for Complex Systems13 citations · 2014
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- 9Managing Variability as a Means to Promote Composability4 citations · 2018
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