R. S. Edwards
Papers
7
Total Citations
88
H-Index
5
About
R. S. Edwards is a leading researcher in non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural health monitoring, with a focus on advancing ultrasonic inspection techniques for industrial applications. Their work centers on the development of miniaturised electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) for generating and detecting shear horizontal (SH) guided waves, enabling fast, couplant-free screening of wall thinning and defects in steel plates. Edwards has pioneered the integration of ultrasonic guided waves with robotic systems, introducing innovative approaches such as guided wave-based occupancy grid mapping for autonomous inspection of unknown structures. Their research demonstrates how miniaturised EMATs can be deployed on robots for rapid, automated NDT, with key contributions including calibration-free SH wave analysis for varying material properties and characterization of weld reflectivity for robotic ranging. With over 80 citations across their most-cited papers, Edwards’ work has significant impact on industrial inspection, offering practical solutions for screening wall thinning in critical infrastructure like pipelines and storage tanks. Notable achievements include demonstrating the feasibility of robotic mapping using guided waves and optimizing EMAT size for effective inspection, positioning them as a key innovator in the intersection of ultrasonics and robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 2Application of ultrasonic guided waves to robotic occupancy grid mapping28 citations · 2021
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- 4A Feasibility Study on Guided Wave- Based Robotic Mapping8 citations · 2019
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- 6Towards Guided Wave Robotic NDT Inspection: EMAT Size Matters5 citations · 2019
- 7Guided Wave Based-Occupancy Grid Robotic Mapping3 citations · 2021