Kenneth Knott
Papers
3
Total Citations
78
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3
About
Kenneth Knott is a pioneering figure in the economic evaluation and integration of robotic systems within manufacturing. His primary research areas include industrial robotics, production system modeling, and the economic justification of automation technologies. Knott’s most influential contribution is his 1982 paper, “A model for evaluating alternative robot systems under uncertainty,” which has garnered 60 citations. This work provides a foundational framework for assessing robot configurations by incorporating the time value of money, technological uncertainty, and inflation—critical factors for decision-makers in dynamic production environments. He further advanced the field with his 1988 study on robotic arc welding operations, examining how operational methods impact economic performance beyond initial acquisition costs. Additionally, his 1991 work on converting CAD boundary representations to octree structures demonstrates his versatility in computational geometry for manufacturing. Knott’s research remains highly cited for its practical relevance, offering engineers and managers robust tools to navigate the complexities of automation investment. His contributions continue to inform modern approaches to flexible manufacturing and cost-benefit analysis in robotics.
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- 1A model for evaluating alternative robot systems under uncertainty60 citations · 1982
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- 3Economic analysis of robotic arc welding operations7 citations · 1988