Manfred Hiller
Papers
14
Total Citations
283
H-Index
8
About
Manfred Hiller is a leading figure in the field of robotics and mechatronics, with a career-long focus on the analysis, design, and control of complex parallel kinematic machines. His most significant contributions lie in the development of **tendon-based (wire) parallel manipulators**, where his work on real-time force calculation algorithms has been foundational. His 2008 paper on this topic, with 110 citations, provides a critical solution for ensuring safe and precise control by calculating valid tendon force distributions, a core challenge for these systems. Hiller’s impact is further demonstrated through his comprehensive two-part series on wire robots (totaling over 80 citations), which systematically covers kinematics, dynamics, and workspace analysis. Beyond wire robots, he contributed to legged locomotion with the design and control of the **ALDURO quadruped walking robot**, showcasing his versatility in addressing both serial and parallel robotic architectures. His research, supported by the German Research Council, has established essential methodologies for workspace verification and design-to-task approaches, making him a key authority for students and researchers working on cable-driven and parallel kinematic systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Wire Robots Part I: Kinematics, Analysis & Design63 citations · 2008
- 3Design and Control of the Quadruped Walking Robot ALDURO21 citations · 2005
- 4Wire Robots Part II: Dynamics, Control & Application19 citations · 2008
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- 6Multibody system dynamics and mechatronics9 citations · 2006
- 7A Design-To-Task Approach for Wire Robots8 citations · 2012
- 8Continuous Workspace Analysis, Synthesis and Optimization of Wire Robots8 citations · 2008
- 9Design Approaches for Wire Robots8 citations · 2009
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