Victor Malmgren

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Foshan University

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Victor Malmgren is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the automation of complex surface treatment processes, particularly in industrial manufacturing. His key contributions lie in developing robotic systems for precision taping tasks—a traditionally manual, labor-intensive operation critical to processes like plasma spraying and spray painting. Malmgren’s research addresses the challenge of protecting uninvolved surfaces by enabling robots to apply masking tape autonomously, even on intricate geometries. His most-cited paper, "Strategy for robot motion and path planning in robot taping" (2016, 7 citations), introduces foundational motion planning algorithms for this purpose. He further advanced the field with "Automatic robot taping with force feedback" (2017, 4 citations), which integrates real-time force sensing to adapt to surface variations, and "Automatic robot taping system with compliant force control" (2017, 2 citations), emphasizing safe, adaptive manipulation. Though his citation counts are modest, Malmgren’s work directly tackles a practical industrial bottleneck, demonstrating how robotics can replace tedious manual tasks with efficient, repeatable automation. His research is notable for bridging path planning, force control, and real-world application, offering a blueprint for automating delicate surface preparation in manufacturing.