Michael Schulte

Ruhr University Bochum, Bremen Institute for Applied Beam Technology

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Michael Schulte’s research career has centered on the intersection of precision robotics, mechanical transmission dynamics, and high-accuracy 3D measurement systems. His foundational work on manipulator joint dynamics, particularly in "Modeling and Analysis of a Manipulator Joint Driven Through a Worm Gear Transmission" (1990, 9 citations), addressed critical challenges in robot design by analyzing self-excited vibrations in worm gear systems—a problem that can compromise performance in industrial robots requiring high velocity ratios and redirected motion. This early contribution established his expertise in understanding and mitigating mechanical instabilities in robotic architectures. Schulte’s most impactful contribution came with his 2009 paper "Development of a high accuracy automatic measurement system utilizing an industrial robot and a fringe projection system" (7 citations), where he pioneered an autonomous 3D shape measurement system. By mounting a fringe projection system on an industrial robot’s end-effector and developing a specialized geometrical construction and calibration method, he enabled high-accuracy, flexible inspection capabilities. This work bridges robotics and metrology, offering practical solutions for automated quality control in manufacturing. With a career spanning decades, Schulte’s research continues to influence the design of precise robotic systems and non-contact measurement technologies, demonstrating lasting relevance in both academic and industrial contexts.