Research interests are in the field of Industrial Robotics specifically in the areas of applying industrial engineering principles to the research and development of robots and Automated Manufacturing Systems. This research effort has resulted in the development of a copyrighted computerized robotic data base that contains all of the industrial robot types (220) presently available. This research effort has also led to the development of one of the first predetermined time systems designed specifically for industrial robots. Research has also been conducted in the integration of Flexible Manufacturing Systems with robotic based CAD Systems, as well as in Expert Systems, Vision Systems, Petri Networks and Programmable Logic Controllers.
To facilitate this research and development effort, twenty (20) industrial robots, as well as several conveyor systems, CNC machines, Programmable Logic Controllers and the McDonnell Douglas C.A.D. Robotic System and Workspace 3 CAD System have been acquired and developed. Most of the robots have been incorporated into automated work cells consisting of computer controllers, robot manipulators, automated conveyor systems and/or CNC machine tools. These research and development efforts have resulted in the development of one of the few flexible manufacturing systems in a university campus..
The following laboratories have been designed and developed:
1. Robotic Training Laboratory
2. Robotic Research Laboratory
3. Flexible Manufacturing Laboratory
In structuring this research effort the NJIT/Industry CAD/CAM Robotics Consortium has been researched, designed, developed and implemented. Twelve industrial companies including AT&T, PSE&G, Lockheed Electronics, Bendix, Singer-Kearfott, etc. have donated several industrial robots and CNC machines