Magnus Linderoth

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Magnus Linderoth is a robotics researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of industrial robot automation, with a particular focus on force control, robotic assembly, and sensor-based motion adaptation. His most influential contribution, "Force Controlled Robotic Assembly without a Force Sensor" (2012, 96 citations), tackled one of manufacturing automation's core challenges: enabling precise assembly operations despite robot inaccuracies and workcell calibration limitations — without relying on expensive dedicated force sensors. This theme carries through his complementary work on robotic force estimation using motor torques and friction modeling (2013, 51 citations), offering a practical, cost-effective alternative to traditional sensing hardware. Linderoth's research demonstrated real-world applicability across demanding domains, including aerospace manufacturing, where he applied force-controlled techniques to flexible aircraft structures, and consumer product assembly, exemplified by his work on emergency stop buttons. His investigation into detecting contact force transients (2015, 31 citations) further refined the precision and responsiveness of automated assembly sequences. Collectively, his publications — accumulating over 310 citations — represent a coherent body of work that bridges theoretical control methods with practical manufacturing needs, making industrial robots more adaptable, intelligent, and accessible for next-generation flexible production environments.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Force controlled robotic assembly without a force sensor

   96 citations · 2012
2. 2
   On the integration of skilled robot motions for productivity in manufacturing

   53 citations · 2011
3. 3
   Robotic force estimation using motor torques and modeling of low velocity friction disturbances

   51 citations · 2013
4. 4
   Force controlled assembly of emergency stop button

   35 citations · 2011
5. 5
   Detection of contact force transients in robotic assembly

   31 citations · 2015
6. 6
   Adaptation of Force Control Parameters in Robotic Assembly

   13 citations · 2012
7. 7
   Robotic assembly of emergency stop buttons

   11 citations · 2013
8. 8
   Force controlled assembly of flexible aircraft structure

   10 citations · 2011
9. 9
   Vision Based Tracker for Dart Catching Robot

   8 citations · 2009
10. 10
    Robotic Work-Space Sensing and Control

    7 citations · 2011

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