Papers
8
Total Citations
57
H-Index
4
About
Naren Vira is a pioneering researcher in robotics, with a focus on positioning accuracy, error compensation, and the innovative use of symbolic computation in robotics education. His major contributions include the development of the extensible ball bar—a one-dimensional device for measuring industrial robots' positioning accuracy and repeatability, with a resolution of 2 microns—and the Spherical Coordinate Automatic Measurement (SCAM) system for end-point sensing. Vira also advanced theoretical models, such as higher-order approximations for kinematic error compensation, and created software packages that integrate symbolic computation (e.g., MACSYMA) and artificial intelligence to enhance robotics education and error analysis. His work, cited over 60 times, has been instrumental in improving robot precision and teaching methodologies. Notably, his 1992 paper on symbolic computation in robotics education remains a key reference, demonstrating the lasting impact of his interdisciplinary approach. Vira’s research bridges hardware and software techniques, offering practical tools for robotics practitioners and educators alike.
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Top Papers
- 1Use of symbolic computation in robotics education20 citations · 1992
- 2An extensible ball bar for evaluation of robots' positioning performance14 citations · 1987
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- 4Why symbolic computation in robotics?4 citations · 1991
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- 7Robots' end point sensing: Hardware and software techniques3 citations · 1989
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