Belkacem Gouasmi

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Belkacem Gouasmi is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the kinematic analysis of robotic manipulators, with a particular focus on the application of dual quaternions—a powerful mathematical framework for representing spatial transformations. His most cited paper, "Dual Quaternions Robotics: A) The 3R Planar Manipulator" (2018), demonstrates how dual quaternions can be used to model the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of a three-revolute-joint planar robot’s end-effector. This contribution offers a compact and efficient alternative to traditional matrix-based methods, advancing the theoretical foundations of robot kinematics. While his citation count is modest, his work is notable for bridging abstract algebraic geometry with practical robotics, providing a clear, step-by-step methodology that is valuable for students and researchers exploring advanced kinematic modeling. Gouasmi’s research underscores the potential of dual quaternions to simplify complex spatial calculations, making it a useful reference for those working in robot design, control, and simulation. His focus on foundational kinematic principles continues to inform the development of more sophisticated robotic systems.