Erik Trostmann

Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation, Technical University of Denmark

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Erik Trostmann’s research bridges the critical gap between industrial robotics and advanced metrology, with a focus on high-precision tracking, localization, and simulation. His most-cited work, “Research on high-precision tracking and localization of industrial robots based on iGPS” (2024, 8 citations), demonstrates how indoor global positioning systems (iGPS) can dramatically enhance robot end-effector accuracy, safety, and efficiency—a key enabler for flexible manufacturing and human-robot collaboration. This contribution addresses a fundamental challenge in modern automation: achieving reliable, real-time positioning without costly external fixtures. Earlier, Trostmann developed ROPSIM, a pioneering robot off-line programming and real-time simulation system (2003, 6 citations). By introducing a neutral interface concept and modeling both controller and arm dynamics with generic robot models, ROPSIM allowed manufacturers to simulate and program diverse robots without vendor-specific software—a forward-looking approach that anticipated today’s digital twin and CIME (Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Engineering) paradigms. His work has influenced both academic research in robot calibration and industrial adoption of simulation-driven workflows. With a career spanning two decades, Trostmann’s contributions remain foundational for researchers and engineers working on autonomous, precision-driven robotic systems.