Clemens Briese

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

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Clemens Briese is a leading researcher in industrial robotics and cloud-based control systems, with a focus on advancing real-time automation through cyber-physical integration. His most-cited work, "Cloud-based Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Industrial Robots" (2018), tackles a critical challenge in modern manufacturing: maintaining stable closed-loop performance when robot controllers are decentralized and deployed on virtual machines or cloud instances. By applying Active Disturbance Rejection Control (ADRC) to cloud environments, Briese demonstrated how to overcome variable cycle times and network latency—key barriers to adopting flexible, service-oriented robot architectures. This contribution has earned 5 citations and is foundational for researchers exploring the intersection of cloud computing and precision motion control. His work helps pave the way for more scalable, cost-effective industrial automation, where robots can be managed remotely without sacrificing reliability. Briese’s research is particularly valuable for students and engineers interested in the future of smart manufacturing, edge-cloud robotics, and resilient control design.