Lars‐Peter Ellekilde
Papers
20
Total Citations
467
H-Index
13
About
Lars‐Peter Ellekilde is a leading researcher in robotics, specializing in industrial automation, robotic assembly, and motion planning. His major contributions center on developing software tools and algorithms that enhance the flexibility and robustness of robotic systems, particularly for small-batch production. He is the primary architect behind RobWork, an open-source robotics toolbox that has garnered over 55 citations and serves as a foundational resource for both research and education. Ellekilde’s work on automatic error recovery in assembly operations, notably through reverse execution (50 citations), addresses critical challenges in precision tasks, making automation economically viable. His research on motion planning for efficient industrial bin-picking (45 citations) and human-inspired peg-in-hole strategies (37 citations) has advanced practical applications in manufacturing. Additionally, his studies on mobile manipulator control and dense 3D map construction for search and rescue demonstrate versatility across service robotics. With over 300 total citations across his top papers, Ellekilde’s contributions—including gripper design optimization and trajectory planning using dynamical systems—have significantly impacted both academic research and industrial practice, establishing him as a key figure in modern robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1RobWork: A Flexible Toolbox for Robotics Research and Education55 citations · 2010
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- 3Motion planning efficient trajectories for industrial bin-picking45 citations · 2013
- 4Modelling reversible execution of robotic assembly44 citations · 2018
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- 6Dense 3D Map Construction for Indoor Search and Rescue35 citations · 2007
- 7Control of mobile manipulator using the dynamical systems approach29 citations · 2009
- 8Technologies for the Fast Set-Up of Automated Assembly Processes24 citations · 2014
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