Imke Busboom

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Hochschule Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences

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Imke Busboom is a researcher at the forefront of non-destructive quality inspection, specializing in terahertz time-domain spectroscopy and automated industrial robotics. Her work addresses a critical bottleneck in terahertz technology: conventional spectrometers measure only a single point at a time, requiring slow raster scans that are impractical for industrial use. Busboom’s major contribution is the development of a semi-mobile robotized terahertz system that enables automated, contact-free inspection of complex geometries, overcoming limitations of distance and angle that previously hindered reliable results. Her 2020 paper on this system (4 citations) and her 2021 study on imaging via terahertz spectroscopy in motion (3 citations) lay the groundwork for real-time, high-throughput quality control in manufacturing. Additionally, her 2012 work on web-based human-machine interfaces for robot cells demonstrates an early interest in making industrial automation more accessible through open-standard technologies. Though her citation counts are modest, Busboom’s research is pioneering in its integration of terahertz sensing with robotic mobility, promising to transform quality assurance in sectors like aerospace and automotive manufacturing.