Richard J. Norcross
National Institute of Standards and Technology, University of Houston
Papers
9
Total Citations
106
H-Index
6
About
Richard J. Norcross is a pioneering researcher in the fields of robotic manufacturing, human-robot collaboration, and industrial safety. His most significant contributions include developing CAD-directed robotic deburring systems that automate robot programming from part geometry data, dramatically reducing manual programming time. Norcross also advanced multivariable control methods for robotic manipulators using pole placement techniques, improving path control accuracy. His work on speed and separation monitoring for human-robot collaborative environments established foundational test methods for evaluating safety in shared workspaces. With over 100 combined citations, his research has shaped how industrial robots interact with humans, particularly through the development of standard test methods for unmanned and manned industrial vehicles. Notably, his 1988 paper on CAD-directed robotic deburring remains a seminal reference in automated manufacturing, while his later work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on collaborative robotics safety has influenced international standards for human-robot interaction. Norcross’s career bridges early automation innovations with modern collaborative robotics, making him a key figure in the evolution of safe, efficient industrial robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1CAD Directed Robotic Deburring29 citations · 1988
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- 4Pole Placement Methods for Multivariable Control of Robotic Manipulators10 citations · 1986
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- 7Cleaning and Deburring Workstation operations manual6 citations · 1988
- 8Pole Placement Methods for Multivariable Control of Robotic Manipulators5 citations · 1986
- 9Collaborative Robotics: Measuring Blunt Force Impacts on Humans | NIST2 citations · 2012