Papers
7
Total Citations
26
H-Index
3
About
Samsi Md Said has dedicated his research career to advancing industrial robotics, with a primary focus on autonomous contour tracking—a critical capability for automating manufacturing tasks such as welding, sealing, and painting. His most influential work, "Autonomous contour tracking using staircase method for industrial robot" (2008, 10 citations), introduced a novel staircase algorithm that significantly reduces the tedious manual programming typically required for these applications. Building on this foundation, Said developed and rigorously evaluated multiple autonomous contour following algorithms, including the adapting gradient method, which enables industrial robots to perform self-learning and track contours with minimal human intervention. His contributions extend to hyper-redundant snake robots, where he proposed a clustering four-bit sequence control for serpentine gait, and to flexible modular robotics, designing customizable link joints that reduce cost and redundancy in specific industrial tasks. Through systematic performance evaluations of algorithms on Adept SCARA robots and the development of smart sensor-integrated tools, Said has consistently pushed toward more intelligent, autonomous, and adaptable robotic systems, making industrial automation more efficient and accessible.
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Top Papers
- 1Autonomous contour tracking using staircase method for industrial robot10 citations · 2008
- 2Autonomous and intelligent contour tracking industrial robot4 citations · 2006
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- 6Flexible modular robotics link design2 citations · 2002
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