J.S. Gyorfi

Motorola (United States), Northwestern University

Papers

2

Total Citations

18

H-Index

2

About

J.S. Gyorfi’s research centers on coordinated motion planning and control for automated manufacturing, with a particular focus on multi-robot and multi-machine systems operating in shared workspaces. A key contribution is the development of a two-phase algorithm that first plans global paths under workspace constraints, then refines local motions to avoid dynamic obstacles—a framework introduced in their foundational 2002 work on surface-mount manufacturing. Building on this, Gyorfi’s most cited paper (2006, 16 citations) advanced the field by replacing constant-speed motion models with a minimum-jerk polynomial speed-planning algorithm. This innovation enabled smoother, more efficient coordination among machines in automated assembly, directly addressing the challenge of jerk-induced wear and instability in high-speed production lines. While the citation counts reflect a specialized technical audience, Gyorfi’s work is notable for bridging theoretical motion planning with practical industrial applications, offering a systematic method to optimize both safety and productivity in complex manufacturing environments. Their algorithms remain relevant for researchers tackling real-time coordination in robotics and smart factories.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
18
Total Citations
9
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Minimum-Jerk Speed-Planning Algorithm for Coordinated Planning and Control of Automated Assembly Manufacturing
16 citations · 2006
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2006 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: Motorola (United States), Northwestern University

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