Johannes Paulides

Eindhoven University of Technology

Papers

7

Total Citations

101

H-Index

6

About

Johannes Paulides is a leading researcher in advanced electromagnetic actuator systems, with a primary focus on high-speed linear and multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) motion technologies. His work addresses critical challenges in industrial automation, particularly for pick-and-place applications requiring extreme accelerations. Paulides’ most influential contribution is the modeling and experimental validation of a tubular actuator capable of 20 g acceleration, a breakthrough for high-throughput printed circuit board assembly (33 citations). He also pioneered novel magnetization patterns for 2-DoF rotary-linear actuators, enabling direct-drive solutions that replace cascaded systems for improved reliability in robotics (24 citations). His innovative designs extend to high-speed reluctance actuators for mobile robotics, such as a football-kicking mechanism for soccer robots (15 citations), and contactless industrial pick-and-place architectures (8 citations). Paulides has also explored emerging fields like wave energy harvesting, assessing the potential of the AE-Wave Hexapod WEC in the North Sea (10 citations). His research on bearing lifetime in linear PM machines addresses practical durability concerns in high-force-density actuators (7 citations). With a career spanning foundational actuator design to sustainable energy applications, Paulides’ work has significantly advanced the performance and reliability of electromagnetic systems in both industrial and robotic contexts.

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Key Achievements

6
H-Index
7
Papers
101
Total Citations
14
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Modeling and Experimental Verification of a Tubular Actuator for 20-g Acceleration in a Pick-and-Place Application
33 citations · 2010
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2010 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Eindhoven University of Technology

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