Papers
64
Total Citations
1,175
H-Index
22
About
Charles MacLeod is a prominent researcher specializing in robotic non-destructive testing (NDT), automated inspection systems, and advanced manufacturing quality assurance. His work sits at the intersection of robotics, ultrasonics, metrology, and emerging manufacturing technologies, making him a key figure in the drive toward intelligent, automated inspection for aerospace and industrial applications. MacLeod has made significant contributions to robotic scan path planning, developing off-line programming methods that enable automated inspection of complex geometries such as aircraft wing panels using swept-frequency eddy currents. His research has extended into phased array ultrasonic testing, including pioneering work on in-process and interpass weld inspection and the evaluation of Wire + Arc Additive Manufactured components — the latter accumulating 78 citations since 2019. His vision-guided robotic inspection frameworks address the growing demands of circular economy manufacturing and remanufacturing processes, while his multi-robot systems integrating welding with real-time NDE reflect a clear Industry 4.0 vision. With a portfolio exceeding 490 citations across his top ten papers alone, MacLeod's influence is substantial. His consistent focus on bridging laboratory-developed inspection techniques with real-world industrial deployment makes his research especially valuable for engineers and researchers advancing automated quality control in high-stakes manufacturing environments.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Off-line scan path planning for robotic NDT60 citations · 2018
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- 4Spatial calibration of large volume photogrammetry based metrology systems49 citations · 2015
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- 8Machining-Based Coverage Path Planning for Automated Structural Inspection41 citations · 2016
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