Kiril P. Petkov

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Kiril P. Petkov is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of robotics, manufacturing, and materials processing, with a particular focus on hot-wire and hot-blade cutting technologies. His most significant contribution is the development and modeling of robotic hot-blade cutting, a technique that enables precise, automated shaping of materials like expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. His seminal 2016 paper, "Robotic Hot-Blade Cutting," has garnered 43 citations, underscoring its influence in the field of automated fabrication. Complementing this, his thermo-electro-mechanical simulation model for hot wire cutting, also published in 2016, provides a foundational framework for understanding the complex interplay of heat, electricity, and mechanical forces in these processes. Petkov’s work is notable for bridging theoretical modeling with practical robotic applications, offering engineers and researchers a robust toolkit for designing efficient cutting systems. His achievements are particularly relevant to industries ranging from architecture to aerospace, where custom foam shaping is critical, and his research continues to inspire advances in adaptive manufacturing and robotic path planning.