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Paul Maropoulos is a leading figure in large volume metrology and high-accuracy manufacturing, with a career dedicated to bridging the gap between precision measurement and industrial robotics. His research focuses on the integration of external metrology instruments—such as laser trackers and indoor GPS (iGPS)—to enhance the dynamic positioning and control of robots and machine tools. Maropoulos’s most influential work, an experimental comparison of iGPS and laser tracker dynamic tracking performance, has garnered 122 citations, establishing a benchmark for real-time metrology in aerospace assembly. He pioneered methods for using large volume metrology (LVM) to guide mobile robots with micron-level accuracy, solving critical challenges in autonomous navigation. His contributions to the “Light Controlled Factory” concept advanced predictive assembly and reconfigurable tooling, while his analysis of high-accuracy, high-capacity aerospace robots set new standards for precision drilling and machining. Maropoulos’s research on real-time laser tracker compensation for 3-axis positioning systems further demonstrated dynamic error correction, enabling jigless assembly. With over 200 citations across his key works, his legacy lies in transforming how metrology systems are embedded into production environments, making him a pivotal figure in modern manufacturing science.