Dieter Schramm
University of Duisburg-Essen, Engineering Software Steyr (Austria)
Papers
16
Total Citations
325
H-Index
9
About
Dieter Schramm is a leading figure in robotics and automation, whose work bridges the gap between theoretical mechanics and real-world industrial applications. His primary research areas include cable-driven parallel robots, walking machines, and the integration of artificial intelligence into manufacturing systems. Schramm’s most significant contributions lie in the analysis and control of tendon-based manipulators, where he developed real-time force calculation algorithms that ensure safe and precise operation—a foundational advance cited over 110 times. His two-part monograph on wire robots (2008, with over 80 combined citations) remains a standard reference for kinematics, dynamics, and control in the field. Beyond cable robots, Schramm designed and controlled the quadruped walking robot ALDURO, demonstrating robust locomotion in rugged terrain. More recently, he has pioneered the use of deep reinforcement learning for resource allocation in the Industrial Internet of Things (2022, 33 citations) and explored cable robotic 3D-printing for on-site construction. His work on active suspension systems for wind tunnel simulation of ship maneuvers further showcases his versatility. With a career spanning foundational theory to cutting-edge AI and construction robotics, Schramm’s research continues to shape both academic study and industrial practice.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Wire Robots Part I: Kinematics, Analysis & Design63 citations · 2008
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- 4Design and Control of the Quadruped Walking Robot ALDURO21 citations · 2005
- 5Wire Robots Part II: Dynamics, Control & Application19 citations · 2008
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- 7Cable Robotic 3D-printing: additive manufacturing on the construction site10 citations · 2022
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- 10A Novel Tensed Mechanism for Simulation of Maneuvers in Wind Tunnels9 citations · 2009