Torben Ole Andersen

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Torben Ole Andersen is a leading researcher in the field of hydraulic servo systems and robotics, with a particular focus on the modeling, control, and automation of flexible and heavy-duty manipulators. His work addresses the fundamental challenge of achieving high-performance position control in hydraulically actuated robots, which are inherently nonlinear and difficult to regulate with conventional linear methods. Andersen has made significant contributions by developing and experimentally validating advanced nonlinear control strategies, including feedback linearization and adaptive control schemes, to overcome these limitations. His research also extends to the efficient modeling of flexible structures, such as hydraulic loader cranes, where he has compared methods like assumed modes to create low-order, accurate dynamic models for control purposes. With over 60 citations across his most-cited works, Andersen’s impact is evident in both theoretical advancements and practical applications, such as automated sizing procedures for servo-driven robots in pallet handling. His work remains essential reading for engineers and researchers developing robust, high-performance controllers for complex hydraulic systems.

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1. 1
   Comparison of Methods for Modeling a Hydraulic Loader Crane With Flexible Translational Links

   21 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Experimental evaluation of control strategies for hydraulic servo robot

   17 citations · 2013
3. 3
   FEEDBACK LINEARISATION APPLIED ON A HYDRAULIC SERVO SYSTEM

   7 citations · 2005
4. 4
   Hybrid control of a robot — a case study

   7 citations · 1995
5. 5
   Automated Sizing Procedure of Servo-Driven Robot for Pallettes Handling

   5 citations · 2004
6. 6
   A low order adaptive control scheme for hydraulic servo systems

   3 citations · 2015
7. 7
   A distributed implementation of a mode switching control program

   3 citations · 2002

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