Papers
13
Total Citations
272
H-Index
8
About
Christoph Martin is a leading researcher at the forefront of construction robotics, specializing in cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs) and advanced digital fabrication for the built environment. His work bridges the gap between high-precision automation and practical construction challenges, most notably through the development of a CDPR for the automated installation of curtain wall modules. This system, detailed in his highly cited 2022 paper (79 citations), demonstrates that cable robots can achieve the accuracy and competitiveness required to replace risky manual methods in high-altitude construction. Martin’s contributions extend to sustainable construction, where his life cycle assessment of integrated additive–subtractive concrete 3D printing (73 citations) provides a critical framework for evaluating the environmental impact of emerging digital construction technologies. He has also made significant technical advances in CDPR performance, including a nullspace-based force correction method to enhance dynamic capabilities and a laser-based sensor for direct cable length measurement, both of which address fundamental accuracy limitations in the field. With a body of work that consistently tackles real-world deployment issues—from collision-free workspace calculation to hybrid position-force control—Martin is defining how robotic systems can be practically and sustainably integrated into modern construction.
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Top Papers
- 1Cable-driven parallel robot for curtain wall module installation79 citations · 2022
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- 5Concrete hybrid manufacturing: A machine architecture18 citations · 2021
- 6A Laser-Based Direct Cable Length Measurement Sensor for CDPRs13 citations · 2021
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- 10A generic data structure for the specific domain of robotic arc welding6 citations · 2018