Michael S. Allman

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Michael S. Allman is a leading research engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specializing in advanced antenna metrology and robotic positioning systems for over-the-air (OTA) testing. His primary research areas include millimeter-wave (mmWave) antenna measurements, near-field scanning, and the integration of industrial robotics into precision electromagnetic metrology. Allman’s major contribution is the development of the Configurable Robotic Millimeter Antenna (CROMMA) facility, which uses coordinated multi-axis articulated robotic arms to achieve unprecedented accuracy in antenna pattern and gain measurements. His work on the Multi-Robot Large Antenna Positioning System further expands NIST’s capability for large-scale OTA testing, critical for emerging 5G and 6G technologies. With over 20 citations across his most notable papers, including the seminal 2017 work on robotic antenna ranges, Allman’s research directly supports industry standards for wireless device performance. His achievements include pioneering the use of serial robotic arm joint characterization for antenna metrology, enabling repeatable, high-precision measurements that are vital for next-generation communication systems.

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1. 1
   Three antenna ranges based on articulated robotic arms at the national institute of standards and technology: Usability for over-the-air and standard near-field measurements

   12 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Serial Robotic Arm Joint Characterization Measurements for Antenna Metrology

   5 citations · 2017
3. 3
   The Multi-Robot Large Antenna Positioning System for Over-The-Air Testing at the National Institute of Standards and Technology1

   4 citations · 2018

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