Marcel Radke

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology, Technische Universität Berlin

Papers

Total Citations

238

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About

Marcel Radke’s research bridges the gap between robust control theory and practical soft robotics, with a career-long focus on pneumatic actuation and human-robot interaction. His foundational work on sliding mode control for pneumatic actuators (1994, 156 citations) introduced a novel position control algorithm using inexpensive on-off solenoid valves, demonstrating that robustness could be achieved without complex hardware—a principle that continues to influence pneumatic system design. Radke later advanced soft robotics by proposing mass control for pneumatic soft continuum actuators (2016, 24 citations), arguing that air mass, rather than position or force, unlocks the full compliance of soft grippers. More recently, his work on high-payload admittance control (2022, 39 citations) addresses the challenge of manual guidance and physical collaboration in industrial settings, improving ergonomics and flexibility. Radke also explores contact information flow and compliance design (2022), showing how mechatronic design choices affect contact detection during manipulation. With over 238 total citations across his most-cited works, Radke’s contributions span from foundational control theory to cutting-edge soft robotics, offering practical solutions for compliant, safe, and intuitive robotic systems.