Florian Schreiber

About

Florian Schreiber is a researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and additive manufacturing, with a focus on creating adaptable, compliant robotic systems for industrial handling. His work centers on the design and fabrication of soft pneumatic actuators and grippers, particularly using additive manufacturing techniques with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Schreiber’s major contributions include the development of a soft ring-gripper that can conform to varying product geometries without costly reconfiguration, as detailed in his most-cited paper (18 citations). He has also advanced the understanding of human-robot collaboration by using wearable motion capture and eye-tracking to identify human intention during assembly tasks (14 citations). His research on TPU pneu-net actuators (12 citations) and models for predicting bending behavior in soft grippers (4 citations) further demonstrates his impact in making soft robotics more predictable and manufacturable. With a growing citation record and a focus on bridging simulation, fabrication, and real-world application, Schreiber is shaping the future of flexible automation.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Design of an additively manufactured soft ring-gripper

   18 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Identifying human intention during assembly operations using wearable motion capturing systems including eye focus

   14 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Additive Manufacturing of TPU Pneu-Nets as Soft Robotic Actuators

   12 citations · 2021
4. 4
   Case Study on the Additive Manufacturability of Printed Soft-Robotic Bending Actuators

   4 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Applicability of models to predict the bending behavior of soft pneumatic grippers

   4 citations · 2025

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