Morten Andre Astad

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Morten Andre Astad is a robotics researcher whose work bridges the gap between virtual reality and industrial automation. His primary research areas include robot cell calibration, human-robot interaction, and the application of consumer VR hardware in manufacturing environments. Astad's most significant contribution is his pioneering exploration of the HTC Vive system for rapid robot cell calibration, demonstrating how off-the-shelf VR tracking technology can create approximate one-to-one mappings between physical robot workspaces and their virtual representations. His 2019 paper "Vive for Robotics: Rapid Robot Cell Calibration" (7 citations) established a novel hand-eye calibration methodology that dramatically simplifies the spatial relationship setup between robots and their environments. This work has important implications for reducing deployment time and costs in industrial robotics, making advanced automation more accessible to smaller manufacturers. Astad's research represents a creative convergence of gaming technology and industrial robotics, showcasing how consumer hardware can solve complex engineering challenges. His approach offers a practical, low-cost alternative to traditional calibration systems, positioning him as an innovator in democratizing robotic automation through accessible technology.