R. Stanway
Papers
10
Total Citations
75
H-Index
5
About
R. Stanway is a pioneering researcher in the field of smart fluid actuators, with a primary focus on electro-rheological (ER) fluids for robotic applications. Their work centers on developing and validating ER clutch and brake mechanisms as alternatives to conventional DC servomotors, addressing critical issues of positioning inaccuracies in robot arms caused by output cogging torques. Stanway’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility of a twin ER clutch linear reversing mechanism as a robotic actuator, achieving high-speed bidirectional response and positional accuracy. They validated dynamic torque and velocity responses through mathematical models, providing a foundation for control strategies. Their most cited work, “Braking responses of inertia/load by using an electro-rheological (ER) brake” (2007, 19 citations), highlights their impact on braking technology. Stanway’s research has garnered over 75 citations across their top ten papers, with key studies showing that ER devices offer controllable output dynamics at fast speeds, making them viable for industrial robotics. Notable achievements include model validation, trend studies, and comparisons with DC servomotors, establishing ER systems as promising alternatives for precise, high-speed robotic actuation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Braking responses of inertia/load by using an electro-rheological (ER) brake19 citations · 2007
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- 3Validation of dynamic torque response of an electrorheological (ER) clutch13 citations · 2004
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- 5Shear mode ER transfer function for robotic applications5 citations · 2005
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- 10A DYNAMIC STUDY OF AN ELECTRO-RHEOLOGICAL (ER) CLUTCH2 citations · 2006