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Andrew Kibor

Mechatronics Engineer | Researcher

Mechatronics engineer and researcher specializing in digital twins, industrial automation, and extended reality for manufacturing and agricultural systems.

About Andrew Kibor

Andrew Kibor is a mechatronics engineer with experience at the Siemens Mechatronic Certification Center at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT). He conducts research at Michigan State University, spanning digital twin frameworks for real-time monitoring and control, process modelling in virtual reality platforms, and sensor fusion for agricultural systems. He has published work on elevator security systems using digital triplet approaches and VR-based industrial process modelling, with applications in precision agriculture and 3D-printable prosthetics for resource-constrained environments.

Focus

Digital Twins & Industrial Automation
Extended Reality (VR/AR)
📡 Mechatronic Systems & IIoT
Sensor Fusion & Computer Vision

📚 Education Contributions

Spatial Mechanics

Lesson 3: 3D Rotation Matrices and Spatial Transformations

3D rotation matrices, Euler angles, arbitrary axis rotations (decomposition and Rodrigues methods), and homogeneous transformations for robotics and aerospace applications

Published: November 21, 2025

spatial-mechanics3d-rotationseuler-anglesrodrigues-formularotation-matriceshomogeneous-transformationsgimbal-lock

Lesson 2: Planar Transformations and Mathematical Foundations

Master 2D robot kinematics through complex number mathematics for SCARA robot PCB assembly programming

Published: September 26, 2025

spatial-mechanicsplanar-transformationscomplex-numbersrotation-matricesSCARA-robotforward-kinematicsinverse-kinematicselectronics-manufacturing

Lesson 5: Advanced Spatial Mechanisms Analysis

Complex spatial linkage analysis through humanoid robot hand design covering spherical joints, universal joints, and multi-finger coordination

Published: September 15, 2025

spatial-mechanicsadvanced-mechanismsspherical-jointshumanoid-roboticsmulti-finger-coordination

Lesson 6: Computer Simulation and System Integration

Real-time spatial mechanics simulation through multi-robot coordination systems covering numerical methods and distributed control integration

Published: September 14, 2025

spatial-mechanicscomputer-simulationmulti-robot-systemsnumerical-methodsreal-time-control

Lesson 1: Kinematic Joints and Degrees of Freedom in 3D Systems

Master kinematic joint analysis and DoF calculations through industrial robotics, medical devices, and agricultural automation applications

Published: September 12, 2025

spatial-mechanicskinematic-jointsdegrees-freedomroboticsconstraint-analysismedical-roboticsagricultural-automation

Lesson 4: Elementary Matrix Methods and Link Modeling

Systematic kinematic modeling of parallel mechanisms through Stewart Platform analysis using DH parameters and elementary matrices

Published: September 12, 2025

spatial-mechanicsmatrix-methodsstewart-platformDH-parametersparallel-kinematics
Planar Mechanics

Lesson 6: Force Analysis and Mechanism Synthesis

Find joint forces with free-body diagrams and force polygons, read mechanical advantage as the reciprocal of the velocity ratio, judge force quality by the transmission angle, size links and pins, then synthesise a mechanism for a target.

Published: September 11, 2025

planar-mechanicsforce-analysisforce-polygontransmission-anglestress-sizingmechanism-synthesis

Lesson 5: Cam-Follower Systems and Motion Programming

Design the motion you want, then the cam that produces it. SVAJ motion laws, the displacement diagram, graphical cam-profile layout, and pressure-angle sizing, with cycloidal and harmonic motion compared.

Published: September 10, 2025

planar-mechanicscam-designmotion-programmingsvaj-diagramscycloidal-motionpressure-angle

Lesson 4: Acceleration Analysis and Dynamic Forces

Differentiate the velocity loop for accelerations, build acceleration polygons, and turn accelerations into inertia and shaking forces. Worked on the slider-crank, four-bar, and scissor lift, each verified in a simulator.

Published: September 9, 2025

planar-mechanicsacceleration-analysisacceleration-polygoninertia-forcesshaking-forcesengine-balancing

Lesson 3: Velocity Analysis and Instantaneous Centers

Differentiate the vector loop to find velocities. Closed-form piston velocity, four-bar angular velocities, instantaneous centers and Kennedy's theorem, velocity ratio and mechanical advantage, each verified in a simulator.

Published: September 8, 2025

planar-mechanicsvelocity-analysisinstantaneous-centerskennedys-theoremvelocity-ratiomechanical-advantage

Lesson 2: Position Analysis of Planar Linkages

Formulate and solve vector loop equations for planar mechanisms. Closed-form four-bar position (Freudenstein), slider-crank and scissor-lift geometry, Grashof classification, assembly modes, coupler curves, and limit positions, each verified in a simulator.

Published: September 7, 2025

planar-mechanicsposition-analysisfour-bar-linkagevector-loopsfreudensteingrashofcoupler-curves

Lesson 1: Kinematic Joints and Constraint Analysis

Classify planar kinematic joints, count degrees of freedom with the Kutzbach-Grübler equation, and verify mobility on four real mechanisms: the four-bar linkage, slider-crank, scissor lift, and toggle clamp.

Published: September 6, 2025

planar-mechanicskinematicsjointsDOFgrublers-equationrobotic-armsconstraints

Contribution Stats

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Total SSU
2024
Member Since
Kenya, USA
Location
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