Papers
8
Total Citations
25
H-Index
4
About
K.-H. Schmidt’s research lies at the intersection of mobile robotics, soft actuation, and automotive safety, with a strong emphasis on real-world deployability. A central thread in his work is the development of manipulators for rovers—robots designed for hazardous or inaccessible environments. He has made key contributions to the kinematics and control of 5-DOF arms, enabling tasks like pressing buttons or turning switches, and has advanced the system architecture for chain-based mobile platforms. Schmidt has also pioneered work on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), which mimic natural muscle, developing both a portable real-time test bench and a control-oriented model for a commercially available DEA—critical steps toward practical soft robots. His automotive research includes experimental studies on tyre contact patch effects on stopping distance, linking inflation pressure directly to braking performance. Across these domains, his most-cited papers (up to 5 citations each) reflect focused, applied contributions. Notably, his 2025 paper on modelling tracked mobile robots using particle swarm optimization demonstrates his ongoing commitment to real-time, data-driven approaches. Schmidt’s work is distinguished by its integration of mechanical design, embedded systems, and self-sufficient energy supply—exemplified by a sun-tracking photovoltaic system for rovers—making him a versatile engineer advancing robots that operate where humans cannot.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Development of an analytical inverse kinematics for a 5 DOF manipulator5 citations · 2020
- 3A Portable Real-Time Test Bench for Dielectric Elastomer Actuators4 citations · 2023
- 4Development of a 5 DOF manipulator for a mobile Robot4 citations · 2020
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- 6Development of a chain-based mobile robot2 citations · 2020
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