Kevin L. Strobel

Papers

Total Citations

395

H-Index

About

Kevin L. Strobel is a pioneering figure in the fields of robotics, electromechanical systems, and nonlinear control theory. His most influential work, the 1985 paper "Dynamic Models for Control System Design of Integrated Robot and Drive Systems," has earned over 317 citations by providing the foundational analytical models and experimental data needed to design high-performance motion controls for industrial robots. Strobel’s research critically addressed the complex interactions between electromechanical drives and compliant linkages, enabling more precise and reliable robotic motion. Beyond this landmark contribution, he has advanced nonlinear control system design through the development of sinusoidal-input describing function (SIDF) methods. His 1984 and 1985 papers, with 40 and 38 citations respectively, introduced a novel nonlinear compensator synthesis approach, demonstrating its effectiveness on a position servo problem from robotics. Strobel’s work distinguishes SIDF from random-input describing function models, offering engineers a powerful new tool for designing robust controllers. His contributions remain essential reading for researchers and students working at the intersection of robotics, drive systems, and nonlinear control.