Nicholas Krouglicof
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Union College, École de Technologie Supérieure
Papers
10
Total Citations
118
H-Index
7
About
Nicholas Krouglicof is a leading figure in the development of high-speed robotic manipulators for industrial automation, with a particular focus on food processing applications. His most significant contributions center on the design and control of Selective Compliant Assembly Robotic Arm (SCARA) systems powered by innovative rotary hydraulic actuators, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2009 paper (30 citations). Krouglicof pioneered the integration of servo-hydraulic actuation with advanced visual servoing and machine vision techniques, enabling robots to perform complex tasks like poultry deboning at unprecedented speeds. His work on automatic kinematic parameter identification using machine vision (22 citations) established efficient, noncontact calibration methods essential for industrial precision. Krouglicof also advanced hybrid compliance control for intelligent assembly, combining active force feedback with passive compliance devices. His research portfolio, spanning over a decade, includes the development of high-speed electro-hydraulic actuators, geometric camera calibration techniques, and novel double vane rotary actuators. With over 100 cumulative citations, Krouglicof's work has significantly influenced the fields of robotic manipulation, hydraulic actuation, and machine vision, bridging the gap between theoretical modeling and practical industrial implementation.
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- 3High speed electro-hydraulic actuator for a scara type robotic arm13 citations · 2010
- 4The question of accuracy with geometric camera calibration12 citations · 2009
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- 7Hybrid compliance control for intelligent assembly in a robot work cell10 citations · 1998
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