F. Paquet

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F. Paquet is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing and robotics, with a primary focus on industrial automation for energy-sector applications. Their key contributions lie in developing robotic polishing techniques to enhance the efficiency of large hydraulic turbines—a critical innovation for renewable energy infrastructure. Paquet's seminal 2010 paper, "Robotic approach to improve turbine surface finish" (21 citations), pioneered the automation of surface finishing for turbine runners, demonstrating that robotic polishing could achieve superior surface roughness compared to manual methods, directly boosting turbine efficiency. This work was expanded in their 2012 study, "Robotic polishing of turbine runners" (11 citations), which detailed a successful partnership between Alstom and Hydro-Québec to implement a factory-ready robotic process. Paquet's research bridges the gap between theoretical robotics and practical industrial deployment, offering a scalable solution to improve energy output from hydropower plants. Their achievements include transforming manual, labor-intensive polishing into a precise, repeatable automated process, setting new standards for surface finish in turbine manufacturing. Paquet's work remains foundational for researchers exploring robotic surface finishing and sustainable energy optimization.