Christopher Reichert

About

Christopher Reichert is a leading researcher in the field of cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs), with a focus on their application in automated construction and material handling. His major contributions include developing a versatile tension distribution algorithm for redundantly actuated CDPRs—a foundational work cited 177 times—which enables the computation of feasible and continuous cable tensions along complex trajectories. This work is critical for the control of n-DOF robots driven by n+2 cables, particularly for six-degree-of-freedom systems. Reichert has also pioneered the use of CDPRs for automated masonry construction, demonstrating their potential to improve accuracy and efficiency in repetitive building tasks. His research extends to energy-efficient wire-based storage and retrieval systems, where he has proposed novel designs that reduce energy consumption in high-rack warehouses. With over 350 total citations, Reichert’s work on robust internal force-based impedance control and real-time cable force computation has further advanced the practical deployment of CDPRs. His achievements highlight a career dedicated to bridging theoretical robotics with real-world industrial applications.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   A Versatile Tension Distribution Algorithm for <inline-formula> <tex-math>$n$</tex-math> </inline-formula> -DOF Parallel Robots Driven by <inline-formula> <tex-math>$n+2$</tex-math> </inline-formula> Cables

   177 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Automated Construction of Masonry Buildings using Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

   31 citations · 2016
3. 3
   Concept Studies of Automated Construction Using Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

   25 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Analysis of a Real-Time Capable Cable Force Computation Method

   25 citations · 2014
5. 5
   Robust Internal Force-Based Impedance Control for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

   22 citations · 2014
6. 6
   An energy-efficient wire-based storage and retrieval system

   16 citations · 2013
7. 7
   Process Analysis of Cable-Driven Parallel Robots for Automated Construction

   11 citations · 2018
8. 8
   Optimization of the Geometry of a Cable-Driven Storage and Retrieval System

   11 citations · 2019
9. 9
   Unified Contact Force Control Approach for Cable-driven Parallel Robots using an Impedance/Admittance Control Strategy

   10 citations · 2015
10. 10
    Analysis of Geometrical Force Calculation Algorithms for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots with a Threefold Redundancy

    9 citations · 2014

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links