J.M. Skowronski
The University of Queensland, University of Southern California
Papers
9
Total Citations
66
H-Index
5
About
J.M. Skowronski is a control systems researcher whose work has made meaningful contributions to the fields of nonlinear adaptive control and robotic manipulation. His research is primarily focused on extending classical control methodologies to handle the complexities of real-world nonlinear systems, particularly multi-arm robotic manipulators operating under conditions of uncertainty. Skowronski's most influential contribution lies in his development and application of nonlinear model reference adaptive control (MRAC), which he pioneered in a 1986 paper that extended well-established linear MRAC techniques to cover nonlinearizable systems with multiple equilibria — a significant theoretical leap that addressed longstanding limitations in classical control theory. Building on this foundation, his 1988 work on two-arm flexible manipulators demonstrated how these methods could be practically applied to guide complex robotic systems with uncertain payloads and inertia, earning 14 citations as his most recognized paper. His 1989 monograph, *Control Theory of Robotic Systems*, reflects his broader ambition to synthesize these advances into a coherent framework for automated manufacturing. Through dynamic game theory, Lyapunov design techniques, and adaptive tracking strategies, Skowronski consistently tackled the challenge of robust coordination in uncertain robotic environments — work that remains relevant to robotics researchers pursuing reliable autonomous manipulation.
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Top Papers
- 1
- 2Dynamic game applied to coordination control of two arm robotic system13 citations · 2006
- 3Nonlinear model reference adaptive control13 citations · 1986
- 4Adaptive Tracking Control9 citations · 1991
- 5Adaptive nonlinear model following and avoidance under uncertainty6 citations · 1988
- 6Coordination Controllers for Multi-Arm Manipulators – A Case Study4 citations · 1990
- 7Control Theory of Robotic Systems3 citations · 1989
- 8
- 9Nonlinear Model Tracking by Robot Manipulators2 citations · 1989
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- Algorithms for adaptive control of two-arm flexible manipulators under uncertainty
- Nonlinear Model Tracking by Robot Manipulators
- Multiple model based adaptive control of robotic manipulators
- Adaptive nonlinear model following and avoidance under uncertainty
- Model Reference Adaptive Control of Industrial Robots with Actuator Dynamics
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