معرفی
Prof. Burkhard Corves serves as Director of the Institute of Mechanism Technology, Machine Dynamics and Robotics within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University. His academic leadership spans robotics, mechanism theory, and dynamic systems engineering, with significant contributions to industrial automation and sustainable manufacturing applications.
His research concentrates on Robotics, Mechanism Design, Machine Dynamics, and Multibody Simulation, with recent emphasis on compliant gripper development for surgical applications, energy-efficient cam mechanisms, and human-robot collaboration systems for inclusive workplaces. Key investigations address data-driven trajectory optimization, sustainable ship recycling processes, and real-time simulation techniques for bicycle and vehicle dynamics.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2026) reveals dominant themes in industrial robotics (particularly delta robots and pick-and-place systems), compliant mechanism design for medical applications, and sustainable manufacturing processes. Significant focus appears on real-time multibody simulation for transportation systems, control strategies for vibration suppression, and recycling automation aligned with circular economy principles. Emerging work explores human-robot collaboration for disability inclusion and bioprocessing optimization.
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Laboratories and Teams
Prof. Corves leads the Institute of Mechanism Technology, Machine Dynamics and Robotics (IGMR), directing research in robotic systems for manufacturing, sustainable ship recycling, and bicycle dynamics simulation. The institute actively participates in interdisciplinary projects including Bots2ReC (semi-autonomous asbestos removal) and sustainable EV battery recycling initiatives, with strong emphasis on practical engineering solutions for industrial challenges.
