Papers
9
Total Citations
180
H-Index
6
About
Christian Blume is a pioneering figure in industrial robotics and evolutionary computation, whose work spans from foundational robot programming languages to advanced outdoor manipulators and optimization algorithms. His early contributions include the development of PASRO (Pascal for Robots) and the proposed SRL and IRDATA interfaces, which established critical standards for robot software in the 1980s. His seminal paper "Programming Languages for Industrial Robots" (1986) has garnered 72 citations, reflecting its lasting influence on the field. Blume also introduced GLEAM, an evolutionary algorithm based on Evolution Strategy, which enables multi-criteria optimization for collision-free robot motion planning—a concept he applied to ABB industrial robot control. Notably, he co-developed the EMIR manipulator, a large-range (22-meter), heavy-payload (1.4-ton) redundant system designed for unstructured outdoor environments, showcasing his ability to bridge theory and practical engineering. With over 180 combined citations across his most-cited works, Blume’s research continues to inform modern robotics, particularly in programming paradigms, evolutionary planning, and heavy-duty manipulation.
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Top Papers
- 1Programming Languages for Industrial Robots72 citations · 1986
- 2PASRO: Pascal for robots31 citations · 1985
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- 4The proposed robot software interfaces SRL and IRDATA15 citations · 1985
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- 7PasRo: Pascal and C for Robots5 citations · 1987
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