Prof. Robert E. Skelton Profile

Prof. Robert E. Skelton

at Univ of California San Diego

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Publications (35)

Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

Minimal mass design of tensegrity structures

Kenji Nagase, R. Skelton

Proceedings Volume 9061, 90610W (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2044869

KEYWORDS: Bismuth, Traumatic brain injury, Matrices, Structural design, Chemical elements, Convex optimization, Diffusion weighted imaging, Actuators, Sensors, Smart structures

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2009 Paper

Nonlinear control of non-minimal tensegrity models

R. Skelton, J. Mirats-Tur

Proceedings Volume 7286, 72860E (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819375

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Nonlinear control, Mathematical modeling, Bismuth, Linear algebra, Complex systems, Systems modeling, Performance modeling, Traumatic brain injury, Differential equations

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 2009 Paper

Efficient dynamic models of tensegrity systems

Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 7286, 72860P (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819376

KEYWORDS: Bismuth, Systems modeling, Differential equations, Structural design, Control systems, Matrices, Linear algebra, Chemical elements, Computer simulations, Actuators

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2006 Paper

Test of thick pixelated orbotech detectors with and without steering grids

I. Jung, A. Garson, H. Krawczynski, A. Burger, M. Groza, J. Matteson, R. Skelton

Proceedings Volume 6319, 631910 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.680731

KEYWORDS: Gold, Sensors, Aluminum, Electrons, Image resolution, Chromium, Seaborgium, Crystals, Metals, Platinum

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2006 Paper

Hydrodynamic loading of tensegrity structures

Anders Wroldsen, Vegar Johansen, Robert Skelton, Asgeir Sørensen

Proceedings Volume 6166, 61660C (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658409

KEYWORDS: Oceanography, Coastal modeling, Matrices, Computer simulations, Radon, Numerical stability, Control systems, Optical simulations, Motion measurement, Kinematics

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

A new topology of tensegrity towers with uniform force distribution

Mauricio de Oliveira, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5757, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.598265

KEYWORDS: Manufacturing, Mirrors, Aerospace engineering, Lanthanum, Nomenclature, Solids, Smart materials, Affine motion model, Signal processing, Process control

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

Simultaneous structure and control optimization of tensegrities

Milenko Masic, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5757, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.600106

KEYWORDS: Structural design, Roentgenium, Control systems, Matrices, Chemical elements, Systems modeling, Aerospace engineering, Lanthanum, Optimization (mathematics), Smart materials

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2004 Paper

Active vibration control of a three-stage tensegrity structure

Wai Leung Chan, Diego Arbelaez, Frederic Bossens, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5386, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540144

KEYWORDS: Feedback control, Actuators, Sensors, Active vibration control, Control systems, Vibration control, Structural design, Interference (communication), Structural dynamics, Modeling

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 2004 Paper

Open-loop control of class-2 tensegrity towers

Milenko Masic, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5383, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540370

KEYWORDS: Chemical elements, Control systems, Systems modeling, Complex systems, Nonlinear control, Matrices, Superposition, Nonlinear dynamics, Wave propagation, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 2004 Paper

Economic sensor/actuator selection and its application to flexible structure control

Robert Skelton, Faming Li

Proceedings Volume 5383, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540156

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Actuators, Control systems, Matrices, Feedback control, Sodium, Lithium, Aerospace engineering, Lanthanum, Structural design

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 2004 Paper

Optimization of class 2 tensegrity towers

Milenko Masic, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5390, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540363

KEYWORDS: Chemical elements, Optimization (mathematics), Matrices, Electroluminescence, Metals, Inspection, Aerospace engineering, Control systems design, Control systems, Lanthanum

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 2004 Paper

Deployment of a class 2 tensegrity boom

Jean-Paul Pinaud, Soren Solari, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5390, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540150

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Microcontrollers, Control systems, Photonic integrated circuits, Analytical research, Vibration control, Lanthanum, Sensors, Smart materials, Smart structures

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2003 Paper

Unstable-unit tensegrity plate: modeling and design

Ron Zaslavsky, Mauricio de Oliveira, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5056, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483506

KEYWORDS: Structural design, Matrices, Safety, Algorithms, Binary data, Nonlinear dynamics, Chemical elements, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Prisms

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2003 Paper

Control/structure optimization approach for minimum-time reconfiguration of tensegrity systems

Jack Aldrich, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5049, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.484030

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Sensors, Robotics, Control systems, Matrices, Robotic systems, Systems modeling, Linear algebra, Feedback control, Switching

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2003 Paper

A first example in economic simulation design

Faming Li, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5049, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.482840

KEYWORDS: Computer simulations, Device simulation, Computing systems, Tellurium, Quantization, Interference (communication), Europium, Lithium, Sensors, System integration

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2003 Paper

Path planning for the deployment of tensegrity structures

Jean-Paul Pinaud, Milenko Masic, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 5049, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.484029

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Chemical elements, Control systems, Electroluminescence, Kinematics, Visualization, Lanthanum, Sensors, Smart materials, Solid modeling

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Proceedings Article | 10 January 2003 Paper

CZT detectors with 3D readout for gamma-ray spectroscopy and imaging

James Matteson, Michael Pelling, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 4784, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.455978

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Gamma radiation, Electrodes, Imaging spectroscopy, Time metrology, Signal attenuation, Signal detection, Kinematics, Gamma ray imaging, 3D modeling

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 2002 Paper

Deployable plates made from stable-element class 1 tensegrity

Milenko Masic, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 4698, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.475068

KEYWORDS: Superposition, Chemical elements, Control systems, Structural design, Complex systems, Aerospace engineering, Lanthanum, Smart materials, Smart structures, Beam analyzers

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 1999 Paper

High-altitude balloon flight of CdZnTe detectors for high-energy x-ray astronomy: II

Kimberly Slavis, Paul Dowkontt, Fred Duttweiller, John Epstein, Paul Hink, George Huszar, Philippe Leblanc, James Matteson, Robert Skelton, Edwin Stephan

Proceedings Volume 3765, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366520

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Electrodes, Collimators, Information operations, Lead, Camera shutters, X-ray astronomy, Photons, X-rays, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 1999 Paper

Model calculations of the response of CZT strip detectors

Emrah Kalemci, James Matteson, Robert Skelton, Paul Hink, Kimberly Slavis

Proceedings Volume 3768, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366601

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Sensors, Electrons, X-rays, X-ray detectors, Electronics, Astrophysics, Sensor performance, Modeling, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 4 June 1999 Paper

Peak-to-peak control of an adaptive tensegrity space telescope

Cornel Sultan, Martin Corless, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 3667, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350075

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Control systems, Control systems design, Optical instrument design, Space mirrors, Adaptive control, Device simulation, Mathematical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 10 November 1998 Paper

High-energy x-ray imaging spectrometer (HEXIS)

James Matteson, Duane Gruber, William Heindl, Michael Pelling, Laurence Peterson, Richard Rothschild, Robert Skelton, Paul Hink, Kimberly Slavis, W. Robert Binns

Proceedings Volume 3445, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.330305

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Imaging systems, Photomasks, Prototyping, Gamma radiation, Spectroscopy, X-ray detectors, Electronics, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 10 November 1998 Paper

High-altitude balloon flight of CdZnTe detectors for high-energy x-ray astronomy

Kimberly Slavis, Paul Dowkontt, Fred Duttweiller, John Epstein, Paul Hink, George Huszar, Philippe Leblanc, James Matteson, Robert Skelton, Edwin Stephan

Proceedings Volume 3445, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.330274

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Electrodes, X-rays, X-ray astronomy, Signal detection, Collimators, Camera shutters, Calibration, X-ray detectors, Hard x-rays

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Proceedings Article | 30 July 1998 Paper

Nonlinear robust tracking control of a tensegrity motion simulator

Cornel Sultan, Martin Corless, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 3365, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317512

KEYWORDS: Device simulation, Nonlinear control, Aerodynamics, Actuators, Numerical simulations, Tolerancing, Complex systems, Strontium, Mechanics, Motion analysis

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

Force and torque smart tensegrity sensor

Cornel Sultan, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 3323, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316316

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fiber optics sensors, Interferometry, Error analysis, Smart sensors, Polarimetry, Interferometers, Lead, Cadmium, Chemical elements

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

Tendon control deployment of tensegrity structures

Cornel Sultan, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 3323, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316325

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Systems modeling, Safety, Complex systems, Nonlinear control, Switching, MATLAB, Lead, Astronomical engineering, Mechanics

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1998 Paper

Position-sensitive CZT detector module

James Matteson, Fred Duttweiller, George Huszar, Philippe Leblanc, Robert Skelton, Edwin Stephan, Paul Hink, Paul Dowkontt, Kimberly Slavis, Tumay Tumer, Scott Kravis

Proceedings Volume 3446, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.312891

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Electrodes, X-rays, Imaging systems, Spatial resolution, Signal detection, X-ray detectors, X-ray astronomy, Electronics, Gamma radiation

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 1997 Paper

CdZnTe arrays for astrophysics applications

James Matteson, Wayne Coburn, Fred Duttweiller, William Heindl, George Huszar, Philippe Leblanc, Michael Pelling, Laurence Peterson, Richard Rothschild, Robert Skelton, Paul Hink, Chris Crabtree

Proceedings Volume 3115, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277681

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Mirrors, X-ray astronomy, X-ray detectors, Electrodes, Spatial resolution, Imaging systems, X-ray imaging, X-ray sources

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Proceedings Article | 13 June 1997 Paper

Performance-oriented optimization of structures with mixed passive and active control

Robert Skelton, Jianbo Lu

Proceedings Volume 3039, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276592

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Structural design, Matrices, Vibration control, Smart structures, Chlorine, Sensors, Earthquakes, Signal attenuation, Actuators

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Proceedings Article | 13 June 1997 Paper

Controllable tensegrity: a new class of smart structures

Robert Skelton, Cornel Sultan

Proceedings Volume 3039, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276535

KEYWORDS: Smart structures, Actuators, Systems modeling, Sensors, Kinematics, Control systems design, Control systems, Motion models, Complex systems, Feedback control

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 1997 Paper

Smart tensegrity structure for NESTOR

Robert Skelton, M. He

Proceedings Volume 3041, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.275703

KEYWORDS: Optical instrument design, Sensors, Particles, Space telescopes, Photomultipliers, Titanium, Mathematical modeling, Mechanics, Lanthanum, Astronomical engineering

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1996 Paper

CdZnTe strip detectors for high-energy x-ray astronomy

James Matteson, Wayne Coburn, Fred Duttweiller, Thomas Gasaway, William Heindl, Philippe Leblanc, Daniel MacDonald, Michael Pelling, Laurence Peterson, Richard Rothschild, Robert Skelton, Paul Hink, Chris Crabtree

Proceedings Volume 2859, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.245124

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, X-ray astronomy, Spatial resolution, Photomasks, Collimators, Electronics, Electrodes, Image resolution, X-ray detectors

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1996 Paper

Weighted closed-loop identification and control of civil structures

Robert Skelton, Jianbo Lu

Proceedings Volume 2721, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.239157

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Control systems, Systems modeling, Computing systems, Performance modeling, System identification, Model-based design, Actuators, Signal processing, Mathematical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1994 Paper

Smart dynamic system design: an integrated approach

Mike Carpenter, Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 2192, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.174237

KEYWORDS: Structural design, Liquid crystals, Control systems, Actuators, Feedback control, Evolutionary algorithms, Telecommunications, Dynamical systems, Control systems design, Matrices

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 1993 Paper

Covariance active/passive control

Robert Skelton, Yi-Bing Lee, Guoming Zhu

Proceedings Volume 1919, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.148421

KEYWORDS: Gallium, Smart structures, Control systems, Mathematics, Matrices, Structural design, Feedback control, Actuators, Complex systems, Control systems design

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