Martin Manns
Papers
19
Total Citations
224
H-Index
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About
Martin Manns is a prominent researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, additive manufacturing, and human-robot collaboration (HRC), whose work has significantly advanced the design and operation of intelligent, human-centered production systems. His most celebrated contribution — the additive manufacturing of silicon-based PneuNets as soft robotic actuators (2018, 74 citations) — challenged conventional molding processes by demonstrating that 3D printing could produce compliant, inherently safe soft grippers, a breakthrough that resonated strongly across the robotics community. Building on this, his 2019 work on additively manufactured soft ring-grippers further expanded the potential of flexible robotic handling for variable product geometries. Beyond fabrication, Manns has made substantial contributions to intelligent human-robot interaction. His development of knowledge-based digital twins (2021, 30 citations) and wearable motion capture methodologies enables real-time understanding of human intention, motion quality, and shared autonomy in collaborative assembly environments. His more recent work on explainable human activity recognition reflects a growing commitment to transparent, cognitive production systems. Collectively accumulating nearly 200 citations, Manns' research portfolio paints a picture of a researcher dedicated to making robots safer, smarter, and more genuinely collaborative partners in modern manufacturing.
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Top Papers
- 1Additive manufacturing of silicon based PneuNets as soft robotic actuators74 citations · 2018
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- 4Design of an additively manufactured soft ring-gripper18 citations · 2019
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- 6Additive Manufacturing of TPU Pneu-Nets as Soft Robotic Actuators12 citations · 2021
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