Larry Knoll

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Larry Knoll’s research focuses on design for assembly (DFA) and robotic assembly systems, with a particular emphasis on dimensional tolerancing and automated sequence generation. His most-cited work, “Design specification of parts dimensional tolerance for robotic assembly” (1988, 11 citations), established foundational principles for specifying tolerances that enable reliable robotic handling and joining—a critical contribution to early automation and precision manufacturing. In his later study, “Design and automatic assembly sequence generation of a d.c. motor” (2014, 5 citations), Knoll applied DFA methods to a family of d.c. motors, demonstrating how design modifications can reduce production costs, streamline tooling, and shorten development time while meeting market demands. This work integrates tolerance analysis with sequence planning, offering practical guidelines for engineers designing products for robotic assembly. Though his citation counts are modest, Knoll’s contributions are notable for bridging theoretical tolerance design with real-world manufacturing constraints, influencing subsequent research in automated assembly planning and design-for-manufacture. His work remains relevant for students and researchers exploring the intersection of product design and robotic automation.