Thomas Gloor
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2
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35
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2
About
Thomas Gloor is a researcher specializing in geodetic engineering and robotics, with a primary focus on the automation and simulation of robotic total stations. His work bridges the gap between theoretical modeling and practical implementation in surveying and construction. Gloor’s major contribution lies in developing a complete workflow for extracting forward kinematics models of robotic total stations using the Denavit-Hartenberg convention, a foundational method in robotics. This work, published in 2018 and cited 32 times, enables simulator-in-the-loop approaches that replace complex, time-consuming hardware-in-the-loop setups, significantly streamlining algorithm development and testing. He further advanced this field by analyzing measurement uncertainty in robotic total station simulations, a critical step for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of virtual testing environments. Though his citation counts are modest, his contributions are highly specialized and impactful within the niche of geodetic robotics, providing a systematic framework that reduces development effort and enhances simulation fidelity. Gloor’s research is particularly valuable for engineers and researchers seeking to automate surveying tasks, offering practical tools for real-time algorithm verification without the need for costly physical prototypes.
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- 2Measurement Uncertainty Analysis of a Robotic Total Station Simulation3 citations · 2018