Terry N. Faddis

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Terry N. Faddis is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of computational geometry and advanced robotic manipulation, with a particular focus on manufacturing and hydraulic systems. His most influential contribution, "Incremental algorithms for finding the offset distance and minimum passage width in a pocket machining toolpath using the Voronoi technique" (2000), has garnered 16 citations and addresses a critical challenge in computer-aided manufacturing: efficiently calculating toolpaths for pocket machining. This work provides algorithms that leverage Voronoi diagrams to determine optimal offset distances and identify narrow passages, directly impacting the efficiency and reliability of automated machining processes. In parallel, Faddis has made significant experimental contributions to the control of dexterous hydraulic manipulators. His 2002 study on hybrid force and position control of a master/slave electrohydraulic system (9 citations) provides detailed experimental validation of control strategies for tasks requiring both precise positioning and sensitive force application. This work, building on his earlier 1995 paper introducing a hybrid position/force and positional accuracy controller for a 6 DOF hydraulic manipulator (4 citations), demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing the practical capabilities of heavy-duty robotic systems for applications where both strength and delicacy are required.

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1. 1
   Incremental algorithms for finding the offset distance and minimum passage width in a pocket machining toolpath using the Voronoi technique

   16 citations · 2000
2. 2
   Experiments in dexterous hybrid force and position control of a master/slave electrohydraulic manipulator

   9 citations · 2002
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   <title>Hybrid position/force and positional accuracy controller for a hydraulic manipulator</title>

   4 citations · 1995

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