Stefan Strasser

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Stefan Strasser is a leading researcher in advanced robotics, specializing in high-performance, real-time communication architectures for anthropomorphic systems. His work is pivotal in addressing the immense data and control challenges of complex humanoid robots, such as the DLR Hand Arm System—a highly sophisticated platform boasting 52 actuators and over 430 sensors. Strasser’s key contribution lies in adapting SpaceWire, a deterministic, low-latency network protocol originally developed for spacecraft, as a backbone for robotic control. His 2011 paper, "SpaceWire, A Backbone For Humanoid Robotic Systems" (6 citations), demonstrates how this network enables direct, high-speed access to all actuators and sensors, ensuring control cycles beyond 1 kHz. To further push performance boundaries, he developed the SpaceWire-HS Host Adapter (2013, 3 citations), an FPGA-driven PCI Express device that unlocks versatile high-speed channels for demanding real-time applications. By bridging aerospace-grade networking with robotics, Strasser has established a foundational approach for building more responsive, dexterous, and reliable humanoid systems, making his work essential for researchers in real-time control and mechatronics.

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1. 1
   SpaceWire, A Backbone For Humanoid Robotic Systems

   6 citations · 2011
2. 2
   SpaceWire-HS Host Adapter - An FPGA based PCI Express Device for Versatile High-Speed Channels

   3 citations · 2013

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