Gunnar Borchert
Leibniz University Hannover, Technische Universität Braunschweig
Papers
10
Total Citations
70
H-Index
5
About
Gunnar Borchert’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, mechanism design, and precision assembly, with a focus on creating innovative, low-cost, and highly maneuverable robotic systems. His major contributions span the development of omnidirectional mobile robots, including the design and testing of a 2-DOF ball drive and a holonomic ball drive, which enhance maneuverability in tight industrial and service spaces. Borchert also advanced parallel manipulators, notably the BAPAMAN2—a binary-actuated, low-cost manipulator for easy operation—and explored compliant mechanisms with flexure hinges for precision tasks. His work on modular, task-adaptable robots and cable-driven orientation mechanisms aims to reduce moving masses for high-speed assembly. With over 70 citations across his top papers, Borchert’s impact is evident in his contributions to inherently safe robot design and miniaturized systems like APIS, a piezoelectric-motor-driven robot for precision assembly. His achievements include developing a design methodology for compliant binary actuated mechanisms and a modular kit for task-adaptable robots, offering practical solutions for industrial automation and assembly systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Analysis of the mass distribution of a functionally extended delta robot23 citations · 2014
- 2Design and Testing of a 2-DOF Ball Drive9 citations · 2015
- 3Design of a holonomic ball drive for mobile robots7 citations · 2014
- 4Opportunities and Challenges for the Design of Inherently Safe Robots7 citations · 2015
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- 7Simulation and Design of an Orientation Mechanism for Assembly Systems5 citations · 2016
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