Dirk Torfs

426 total citations
22 papers, 294 citations indexed

About

Dirk Torfs is a scholar working on Control and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Dirk Torfs has authored 22 papers receiving a total of 294 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Control and Systems Engineering, 10 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 1 paper in Automotive Engineering. Recurrent topics in Dirk Torfs's work include Iterative Learning Control Systems (16 papers), Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems (14 papers) and Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics (8 papers). Dirk Torfs is often cited by papers focused on Iterative Learning Control Systems (16 papers), Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems (14 papers) and Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics (8 papers). Dirk Torfs collaborates with scholars based in Belgium, Canada and Netherlands. Dirk Torfs's co-authors include Jan Swevers, Joris De Schutter, J. Schoukens, A.A. Goldenberg, Dimitry Gorinevsky, Herman Bruyninckx, H. Van Brussel, Hendrik Van Brussel, F. Didot and Jan Dettmann and has published in prestigious journals such as The International Journal of Robotics Research, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing and IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology.

In The Last Decade

Dirk Torfs

19 papers receiving 275 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Dirk Torfs Belgium 7 281 175 25 24 16 22 294
R.L. Tousain Netherlands 9 315 1.1× 181 1.0× 48 1.9× 13 0.5× 7 0.4× 16 349
Wen Bang-chun China 10 182 0.6× 111 0.6× 17 0.7× 30 1.3× 70 4.4× 38 347
Qitao Huang China 9 272 1.0× 181 1.0× 81 3.2× 16 0.7× 30 1.9× 33 349
Jung Rae Ryoo South Korea 10 294 1.0× 125 0.7× 39 1.6× 13 0.5× 8 0.5× 44 339
Frank Boeren Netherlands 10 417 1.5× 309 1.8× 65 2.6× 17 0.7× 6 0.4× 16 442
David P. Magee United States 10 292 1.0× 120 0.7× 19 0.8× 6 0.3× 47 2.9× 29 338
Chonggao Liang China 8 283 1.0× 105 0.6× 86 3.4× 54 2.3× 8 0.5× 11 317
A. R. Guido Italy 7 292 1.0× 385 2.2× 31 1.2× 6 0.3× 61 3.8× 10 454
Chunli Lei China 10 114 0.4× 189 1.1× 41 1.6× 13 0.5× 8 0.5× 41 270
Gunnar Hillerström Sweden 9 283 1.0× 90 0.5× 16 0.6× 40 1.7× 18 1.1× 13 299

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Dirk Torfs

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Gorinevsky, Dimitry, Dirk Torfs, & A.A. Goldenberg. (2005). Learning approximation of feedforward dependence on the task parameters: Experiments in direct-drive manipulator tracking. 1. 883–887. 3 indexed citations
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Torfs, Dirk, Jan Swevers, & Joris De Schutter. (2002). Quasi-perfect tracking control of non-minimal phase systems. 241–244. 18 indexed citations
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Torfs, Dirk, Dimitry Gorinevsky, & A.A. Goldenberg. (2002). Experiments in feedforward shaping control of direct-drive robot using RBF network. 5. 2737–2742. 1 indexed citations
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Torfs, Dirk, et al.. (1998). Comparison of two feedforward design methods aiming at accurate trajectory tracking of the end point of a flexible robot arm. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology. 6(1). 2–14. 59 indexed citations
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Didot, F., et al.. (1998). JERICO: A demonstration of autonomous robotic servicing on the Mir space station. Robotics and Autonomous Systems. 23(1-2). 29–36. 5 indexed citations
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Schutter, Joris De, et al.. (1997). Invariant Hybrid Force/Position Control of a Velocity Controlled Robot with Compliant End Effector Using Modal Decoupling. The International Journal of Robotics Research. 16(3). 340–356. 21 indexed citations
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Gorinevsky, Dimitry, Dirk Torfs, & A.A. Goldenberg. (1997). Learning approximation of feedforward control dependence on the task parameters with application to direct-drive manipulator tracking. IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation. 13(4). 567–581. 31 indexed citations
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Torfs, Dirk & Joris De Schutter. (1996). Optimal Feedforward Prefilter With Frequency Domain Specification for Nonminimum Phase Systems. Journal of Dynamic Systems Measurement and Control. 118(4). 791–795. 9 indexed citations
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Torfs, Dirk & Joris De Schutter. (1995). Modeling and control of a flexible one-link robot driven by a velocity controlled actuator. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 9(1). 15–29. 2 indexed citations
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Swevers, Jan, et al.. (1994). Accurate motion control of an overhead crane. 33–39. 6 indexed citations
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Torfs, Dirk & Joris De Schutter. (1994). Tuning of an add-on flexible mode controller for a robot, driven by a velocity controlled actuator. IFAC Proceedings Volumes. 27(14). 735–740. 4 indexed citations
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Torfs, Dirk & Joris De Schutter. (1993). Independent feedback of rigid body and flexible modes of a flexible one-link robot driven by a velocity controlled actuator. 783–790. 1 indexed citations
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Swevers, Jan, et al.. (1992). Fast and accurate tracking control of a flexible one-link robot based on real-time link deflection measurements. Mechatronics. 2(1). 29–41. 15 indexed citations
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Torfs, Dirk, Joris De Schutter, & Jan Swevers. (1992). Extended Bandwidth Zero Phase Error Tracking Control of Nonminimal Phase Systems. Journal of Dynamic Systems Measurement and Control. 114(3). 347–351. 103 indexed citations
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Swevers, Jan, Dirk Torfs, Joris De Schutter, & Hendrik Van Brussel. (1991). Experiments on fast and accurate tracking control of a flexible one-link robot. International Conference on Robotics and Automation. 1 indexed citations
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Swevers, Jan, et al.. (1991). Comparison of control algorithms for flexible joint robots implemented on a KUKA IR 161/60 industrial robot. 6. 120–125 vol.1. 3 indexed citations
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Brussel, Hendrik Van, et al.. (1991). Control of flexible robots. 167–177. 1 indexed citations
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Swevers, Jan, Dirk Torfs, Joris De Schutter, & Hendrik Van Brussel. (1990). Accurate tracking control of a flexible one-link robot. 353–367. 2 indexed citations

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