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King Sum Ma is a leading researcher in advanced non-destructive testing (NDT), specializing in the integration of robotics and laser ultrasonics for inspecting complex composite structures. His work focuses on developing automated, contactless inspection methods that overcome the limitations of traditional techniques, particularly for curved aerospace components. Ma’s major contribution is the creation of a 3D scan-based robot arm control approach for pulse-echo laser ultrasonic testing (LUT), which ensures precise perpendicular impingement and constant stand-off distance—critical for accurate subsurface defect detection. His 2025 study on this method, with 7 citations, demonstrates how 3D scanning guides robotic manipulation to maintain optimal sensor positioning, enabling reliable inspection of curved composites. This innovation directly addresses the aerospace industry’s need for efficient, medium-free NDT of lightweight materials. Ma’s 2024 foundational work further established the principles of integrating 3D scanning with robotic control for LUT. By merging robotics, laser ultrasonics, and real-time 3D mapping, he is advancing the automation of structural health monitoring, with significant implications for aircraft maintenance and safety.
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