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Ethan Wescoat is a researcher focused on predictive maintenance and anomaly detection in manufacturing robotics, leveraging machine learning to reduce costly equipment downtime. His key research areas include vibration analysis, unsupervised learning, and comparative algorithm studies for fault diagnosis in collaborative robots (cobots). Wescoat’s major contributions involve developing data-driven models that predict equipment failures using contrived failure data—a practical approach that addresses the common industry challenge of scarce real-world failure datasets. For instance, his work on random forest regression for predicting anomalous conditions on a UR10 cobot end-effector demonstrates how purposeful failure data can enable accurate maintenance scheduling. Each of his three most-cited papers has garnered 12 citations, reflecting steady interest in his applied methodologies. Notably, his 2019 study on vibration analysis utilizing unsupervised learning highlights innovative ways to monitor machine health without labeled data, a valuable technique for manufacturers with limited resources. Wescoat’s research bridges the gap between theoretical machine learning and real-world manufacturing needs, offering scalable solutions to prevent unexpected downtime and improve production efficiency.