Holger Schlegel

Chemnitz University of Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology

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Holger Schlegel is a researcher specializing in soft robotics and smart material actuation, with a particular focus on Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs). His work addresses critical challenges in creating flexible, adaptive robotic systems by developing antagonistic SMA actuator arrangements and evaluating control methodologies for precise movement. Schlegel has made significant contributions to fault detection and fault-tolerant control in soft robotics, tackling limitations such as long response times, unintended actuation, and structural fatigue in SMA-based systems. His research on distributed actuators and their control further advances the field by exploring new concepts for decentralized robotic movement. Although his citation counts are currently modest—with his most-cited papers receiving 4 citations each—his work on antagonistic SMA actuators (2016) and fault-tolerant control (2017) lays foundational groundwork for more reliable and efficient soft robotic systems. Schlegel’s recent design of an automated screw removal system (2026) demonstrates his expanding interest in practical automation solutions. His research is particularly valuable for students and engineers seeking to understand the integration of smart materials into real-world robotic applications, offering both theoretical insights and practical validation.