Oren Masory

Oren Masory

Professor

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering

masoryo@fau.edu
561.297.3424

Boca Raton Campus | FL 33431-0991

Education

Research Interests

  • Computer Control of Manufacturing Processes
  • Robotics
  • Product Liability
  • Assistive Technology
  • Rehabilitation Engineering

Employment

FAU, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering

  • 9/1993 - Present - Professor
  • 5/2006 – 8/2009 - Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department
  • 8/2005 – 4/2006 - Interim Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department
  • 6/1994 – 8/2005 - Director, Robotics Center
  • 9/1993 – 6/1994 - Acting Director, Robotics Center
  • 9/1988 – 8/1993 - Associate Professor

Texas A&M University, Mechanical Engineering Department

  • 1/1983 – 8/1988 - Assistant Professor

Gould Research Center, Rolling Meadows, Illinois

  • 8/1980 – 12/1982 - Research Engineer

Consulting

Engineering Consulting Examples

  • Motorola Paging Division, Boynton Beach, Florida – Design and construction of Instrumented Impact Testing Machine.
  • Pratt & Whitney, West Palm Beach, Florida – Development of Vision Based Inspection System for Abrasive Water Jet Machine.
  • Sensormatic Electronics, Deerfield Beach, Florida – Development of control software for a manipulator for mapping of magnetic fields.
  • CDM , Fort Lauderdale, Florida – FEM failure analysis of nozzle system.
  • Florida DEP, Analysis of Steel Shield Design for Secondary Containment of In-Field above Ground Storage Tanks.
  • Development and Design of Prototype and their Provisional Patent Submission.

Expert Witness in a Variety of Fields Including

  • Vehicle Accident Reconstruction (Rollover, Trucks, Seat-Belts etc.)
  • DUI (Response Time, Controls etc.)
  • Low Speed Rear-End Impact (Whiplash)
  • Product Liability (Ladders, Chairs, Elevators, Golf Carts etc.)
  • Industrial Equipment (Hydraulics, Forklifts, Power Tools, Machinery etc.)
  • Trip Slip & Fall
  • Building Codes (Stairs, Handrails, Doors & Gates, Playground, Swimming Pools etc.)
  • Safety Codes & Standards
  • Environment Measurements (Noise, Vibrations etc.)

Research

Thesis

  • Melissa Morris,  “Cable Driven Robot for Physical Therapy”, M. Sc., Fall 2007.
  • Aquiles Perez, “Analysis of Factors Affecting the Sound Generated by Airboats”, M.Sc., Spring 2006
  • Richard J. Murgatroy, “A Petri Net Framework for Simulation and Control of Automated Systems”, M.Sc.,  Fall 1995.
  • Chenthilvel M. Subramanian, ” Development of a Graphical User Interface for Stewart Platform”, M.Sc., Summer 1993.
  • Kurapati Venkatesh, “Model-Based Neural Network for Tool Wear Estimation”, M.Sc., Spring 1992.
  • Lowrance Marquis, “Development of a Controller for a Stewart Platform, M.Sc., Summer 1992.
  • Arun Kumar, “Selection of Manufacturing Tolerances for Open-Chain Mechanisms, M.Sc. 1992.
  • Liu Hsu-Jeng, “Design and Control of an Active Compliance Gripper”, M.Sc., Spring 1985.
  • Chang Po Lam, “Robot Programming Aid for Panel Drilling”, M.Sc., Summer 1986.
  • Donald S. Zimmerman, “Evaluation of Control Algorithm for Robot’s Joint”, M.Sc., Summer 1986.
  • Song Jay-Wook, “2D Gripper Compliance”, M.Sc., Spring 1987.
  • Juan A. Sanchez-Vanzzini, “The Development and Construction of an Inductive Tactile Sensor”, M.Sc., Spring 1987.
  • Aaron Kirksharian, “A Computerized Graphical Approach to the Solution of the Machining Economics Problem”, M.Sc. Fall 1987.
  • Luis Arturo Aguirre, “Design and Construction of a Learning End-Point Sensor”, M.Sc., Spring 1988.

Dissertations

  • Sangthen Chirdchid, “A Genetic Algorithm for Non-constrained Process and Economic Process Optimization”, Ph.D., Spring 2004
  • Daoxi Xiu, “Trajectory Control of a New Class of CNC Machine Tools”, Ph.D., Fall 1998.
  • Jian Wang, “Workspace Evaluation and Kinematic Calibration of a Stewart Platform”, Ph.D., Spring 1992.
  • Shield Bao-Hsin Lin, “Adaptive Control for Machine Tolls”, Ph.D., Summer 1986.

Sponsored Research

  • “Results-Oriented Multidisciplinary Capstone Design to Aid Persons with Disability”, NSF, 2010, $125,000, Co-PI.
  • “Measurement and Characterization of Sound Generated by Airboats”. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, Office of Boating and Waterway, 2004, $139,193, PI.
  • “Part Geometry Verification Using Computer Vision”, MOTOROLA, Sep.-Dec. 1993, $2,625, PI.
  • “Part Geometry Verification Using Massive Parallel Computer”, MOTOROLA, June-July 1993, $2,625, PI.
  • “Development of an Automatic System for Mapping of Electromagnetic Field Intensity”, Sensormatic Electronics Corp., May-August 1992, $24,887, PI.
  • “Rapid Prototype MCM Test Engineering Systems”, NSF, $50,000, January-June 1991, $50,000, Co-PI.
  • “The development of Composite Varnishes for Wooden Musical Instruments”, Texas Advance Technology Program, $280,000, June 1988- June 1990, Co-PI.
  • “Portable Flow Meter”, Texas Water Resource Institute, $5000, 1986, PI.
  • “Wire Transport, Guidance and Wire Quality”, AGIE, $95,000, 1986, Co-PI.
  • “Instrumented Ceramic Hand Form”, Surgikos, $45,775, 1985, Co-PI.
  • “Mobil Robot”, Texas Engineering Experiment Station, $4,000, 1985, PI.
  • “A Pneumatic Servo Drive”, Texas Engineering Experiment Station, $4,000, 1985, PI.
  • “Automatic Drilling of Aircraft Panels by Robot Manipulator”, General Dynamics,  $10,000, 1986, PI.
  • “PLATO Statics Courseware”, Control Data Corp., $500,000, 1985, Co-PI.

Publications

Robotics

Journal Papers
  • H. Zhuang, L. Yan, O. Masory, "Calibration of Stewart Platform and other Parallel Manipulators by Minimizing Inverse Kinematics Residuals", ", Journal of Advanced Robotics, Vol. 15, No. 7, 1998, pp. 395-405.
  • Masory O., Wang J., Zhuang Z., "Kinematic Calibration of Stewart Platform", Journal of Advanced Robotics, Vol.11, No.5, 1997.
  • Pankaj Kanwar, Oren Masory, "Identification of Robot Kinematic Parameters Using Evolutionary Algorithms", Journal of Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, Vol. 2, pp. 37-48, May 1, 1996.
  • Masory O., Y, Jiahua, "Measurement of Pose Repeatability of Stewart Platform",    Journal of Robotics Systems, Vol. 12, No. 12, pp. 821-832, Dec. 1995
  • Masory O., Wang J., "Workspace  Evaluation of  A Stewart  Platform", Journal of Advanced Robotics, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 443-461, 1995.
  • Masory O., Kumar A., "Optimal Selection of Manufacturing Tolerances for Open Kinematic Chain", Trans. of North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, pp. 343-349, 1993.
  • Huang M., Masory O., "A Simple Method for Accuracy Enhancement for Industrial Manipulators", Journal of Advance Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 8, No. 5, pp. 114-122, Oct. 1992.
  • Masory O., et. al., "A 2-DOF Active Compliant Gripper for Robotic Applications", The Journal of Working Technology, 1989.
Conference Proceedings
  • Masory O., Xiu Daoxi, "Cross-Coupling Controller Design for a 2-DOF Platform", Proc. 2nd International Conf. On Recent Advances in Mechatronics", May 24-26, 1999, Istanbul Turkey.
  • Zhuang H., O. Masory, "Kinematic Calibration of Stewart Platform Using Pose Measurements Obtained by Single Theodolite", Proc. Intelligent Robots and Systems Conf. (IROS), Pittsburg, PA, August 5-9, 1995.
  • Masory O., J. Yan, "Measurements of Pose Repeatability of a Stewart Platform", Proc. 5th International Symposium on Robotics and Manufacturing, Maui, HI, August 15-17, 1995.
  • Masory O., J. Yan, "Repeatability Measurements of Stewart Platform", Proc. IEEE Conf. on Robotics and Automation,  San Diego, GA, May 8-13, 1994.
  • Wang J.,  Masory O., "On the Accuracy of Stewart Platform – Part I, The Effect of Manufacturing Tolerances", Proc. IEEE Conf. on Robotics and Automation, Vol. 1, pp. 114-120, Atlanta, GA, May 2-7, 1993.
  • Masory O., Wang J. Zhuang H., "On the Accuracy of Stewart Platform – Part II, Kinematic Calibration and Compensation", Proc. IEEE Conf. on Robotics and Automation, Vol. 1, pp.725-731, Atlanta, GA, May 2-7, 1993.
  • Masory O, Marquis L., Subarminian C. and Kumar A., "Design and Construction of "Space Emulator", Proc.  American Control Conference, pp. 1825-1829, San Francisco, CA, June 2-4, 1993
  • Masory O., Wang J., "Workspace  Evaluation of  A Stewart  Platform", Proc. ASME Design Technical Conf., pp. 337-346, Scottsdale, Arizona, Sep. 13-16, 1992.
  • Huang M., Masory O., "Robot Accuracy Enhancement Using A Simple Method for Automatic Identification of Kinematic Parameters", Proc. 2nd National Mechanism & Robotics Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 1991.
  • Masory O., et. al., "A 2-DOF Active Compliant Gripper for Robotic Applications", Proc. 2nd International CIRP (International Institute for Production Engineering Research) Conf. on New Manufacturing Technology, Cookville, TN, June 1989.
  • Masory O., Hsu-Jeng Liu, "A Force Controlled Gripper for Assembly Applications", Proc. JAPAN-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation, Minneapolis, MN,  July 1988
  • Masory O., "Enhancing Robot Positioning Accuracy by Local Interpolation", Proc. North American Manufacturing Research Conference XVI, Urbana, IL May 1988.
  • Chang Po Lam, Masory O., "A Robotic System for Automatic Drilling of Three Dimensional Surfaces", Proc. Society of Manufacturing Engineers Robotic Systems in Aerospace Manufacturing Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, September 1987.
  • Zimmerman D. S., Masory O., "Evaluation of Conventional Computer Control Algorithms for a Robotic Arm",  Proc. MOTORCON-87 Conference, Long Beach, CA,  September 1987.
  • Masory O., Jakopac, D., "ASSEMBLE a PASCAL Based Robot Programming Language", Proc. JAPAN-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation, Osaka, Japan, July 1986
  • Masory O., "A Controller for a Pick-N-Place Robotic System", Proc. ASME Computers in Engineering Conference, Vol. 2, pp. 186-191, Las Vegas, August 1984.
  • Masory O., Jakopak D., "An Experimental Robot Based Assembly Cell", Proc. ASME Computers in Engineering Conference, Vol. 2, pp. 15-21, Chicago, August 1983.
Other
  • Zhuang H., O. Masory, J. Yan, "Calibration of Stewart Platform with a Single Theodolite", Proc. 8th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics,  UCF, April 1995.
  • Djaja E., Xiu D., Masory O., Zilouchian A., "Forward Kinematics of Parallel Manipulator Using Neural Networks", Proc. 8th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics,  UCF, April 1995.
  • Kanwar P., Masory O., "Identification of Manipulator Kinematic Parameters Using Genetic Algorithms", Proc. 7th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, pp. 34-38 UF, April 1994.
  • Masory O., Marquis L., Subramanian C., Kumar A., "Design and Construction of Space Emulator", Proc. 6th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, pp. 1A 3:1-3:8, UF, April 1993.
  • Zhuang H., O. Masory, "A Kinematic Model for the Calibration of Parallel Manipulators", Proc. 7th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, pp. 34-38 UF, April 1994.
  • Marquis L., Masory O., "On the Control of a Stewart Platform", Proc. 5th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, pp. 295-305, FAU, June 1992.
  • Wang J.,  Masory O., "The Effect of Manufacturing Tolerances on Stewart Platform Accuracy, ", Proc. 5th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, pp. 165-178, FAU, June 1992.
  • Shao S., Masory O., Wells D.M., "Performing Robot Inverse Kinematic by Artificial Neural Network", Proc. 4th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, FAU, May 1991.
  • Shao S., Masory O., "Development of Telerobotic System", Proc. 4th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, FAU, May 1991.
  • Ming Z. H., Masory O., "Robot Accuracy Enhancement Using a Simple Method for Automatic Identification of Kinematic Parameters", Proc. 4th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, FAU, May 1991.

CNC Machines

Journal Papers
  • H. Zhuang, L. Liu, O. Masory, "Autonomous Calibration of Hexapod Machine Tool", ASME J. of Manufacturing Science and Technology, Vol. 121, Nov. 1999.
  • Masory O. Wang J., "Improving Contouring System Accuracy by Two-Stage Actuation", Trans. of North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. XIX, May 1991.
  • Shield Bao-Hsin Lin, Masory O., "Gains Selection for a Variable Gain Adaptive Control System for Turning", Trans. of ASME Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 110, No. 4, Nov. 1987.
  • Masory O., "Improving Contour Accuracy of NC/CNC Machine Tools Using Real-Time Cutting Force Measurements", Recent Developments in Production Research, Elsevier Science Publishers, 1987.
  • Masory O., "Improving Contouring Accuracy of NC/CNC Systems with Additional Feed-Forward Loop", Trans. of the ASME Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 108, No. 3, August 1986.
  • Masory O., Koren Y., "Stability Analysis of a Constant Force Adaptive Control System for Turning", Trans. of the ASME Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 107, No. 4, November 1985.
  • Masory O., "Real-Time Estimation of Cutting Process Parameters in Turning", Trans. of the ASME Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 106, No. 3, August 1984.
  • Masory O., Koren Y., "Variable Gain Adaptive Control for Turning", SME Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1983.
  • Masory O., Koren Y., "Reference-Word Circular Interpolators for CNC Systems", Trans. of the ASME Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 104, pp. 400-405, November 1982.
  • Levi R., Koren Y., Malkin S., Masory O., "Time and Feed Dependent Fracture of Cutting Tools – A Stochastic Model", Annals of the CIRP (International Institute for Production Engineering Research), Vol. 31, No. 1, 1982.
  • Koren Y., Masory O., "Adaptive Control with Process Estimation", Annals of the CIRP (International Institute for Production Engineering Research), Vol. 30, No. 1, 1981.
  • Koren,Y., Masory O., "Reference-Pulse Circular Interpolators for CNC Systems", Trans. of the ASME Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 103, pp. 131-136, February 1981.
  • Masory O., Koren Y., "Adaptive Control System for Turning", Annals of the CIRP (International Institute for Production Engineering Research), Vol. 29, No. 1, 1980.
  • Masory O., Koren Y., Schachrai A., "Computer Control for Laser System", Journal of the Association of Engineers & Architects in Israel, 7, pp. 4-12, 1977.
Conference Proceedings
  • M. Morris, O. Masory, "A Novel Cable-Driven Robot for Rehabilitation", Proceedings Israeli Conference or Robotics, Nov. 19-20, 2008, Herzelia, Israel.
  • Masory O., D. Xiu, "Contour Errors in a New Class of CNC Machine Tools", Proc. WAC 98', Anchorage, Alaska, May 9-14, 1998.
  • H. Zhuang, L. Liu, O. Masory, "Autonomous Calibration of Hexapod Machine Tool", Proc. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conf. , MED Vol. 6-2, pp. 443-449, Nov. 1997.
  • A. Zilouchian, O. Masory, "Neural Network Controller for Turning Operation of a Metal Cutting Process", Proc. American Control Conf., Seattle, WA, June 21-23, 1995.
  • Masory O. Wang J., "Two-Stage Actuation for CNC Contouring Systems ", Proc. American Control Conf., pp. 375-378, Chicago, June 1992
  • Masory O. and M. Huang, Kinematic Calibration of CNC Machine Tools Using Closed Kinematic Chain Technique", Proc. 2nd International Conf. on Automation Technology", AUTOMATION 92,  Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 351-356, July 4-6, 1992.
  • Kirksharian A., Masory O., "A Graphical Interactive Tool for the Solution of the Machining Economics Problem", Proc. ASME International Computers in Engineering Conf., New York, NY, July 31 – August 3, 1988.
  • Masory O., "Improving Contour Accuracy of NC/CNC Machine Tools Using Real-Time Cutting Force Measurements", Proc. IX International Conference on Production Research, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 1987.
  • Masory O., Shield Bao-Hsin Lin, "Optimal, Variable Gains Adaptive Control System for Turning", Proc. North American Manufacturing Research Conference XV, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 1987.
  • Masory O., "The Effect of Velocity Feed Forward Loop on Contour Accuracy", Proc. MOTORCON-85 Conference, Chicago, IL, October 1985.
  • Koren Y., Masory O., "Self-Tuning Adaptive Control System for Machining", Proc. 5th International Conference on Production Engineering, Japan, July 9-19, 1984.
  • Masory O., Koren Y., "3-D Circular Interpolator for CNC Manufacturing Systems", Proc. of the CIRP (International Institute for Production Engineering Research) Seminar on Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 8, No. 3, 1979.
  • Masory O., Koren Y., Schachrai A., "CNC System for a Laser-Beam Cutter", Proc. of the CIRP (International Institute for Production Engineering Research), Seminar of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 115-125, 1979.
  • Masory, O., Koren, Y., "The Direct Search Method in CNC Interpolators", ASME Technical Paper, 78-WA/Prod-40, 1978.

Automation

Journal Papers
  • Masory O., “An Integrated Approach to Simulation, Control and Real Time Diagnostic of Manufacturing Systems Based on Adaptive Augmented Timed Petri Net”, Trans. of North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol . 22, 1994.
Conference Proceedings
  • Masory O., V. Kurapati, S. Chenthivel, “A discrete Events Controller Based on Augmented Timed Petri-Nets”, Proc. 4th International Conf. on Flexible Automation and Integrated Manufacturing,  Blacksburg, VA, May 8-11, 1994
  • Venkatesh K., O. Masory and Pandya A., “A High Level Petri Net Model of Olfactory Bulb”, Proc.  IEEE International Conf. on Neural Networks, pp. 766-781, San Francisco, CA, March 28-April 1, 1993.
  • Masory O., S. L. Tulshibagwale, “Simulation Study of a Flexible System for Multichip Module Testing”, Proc. ASME Winter Annual Meeting – Manufacturing Aspects in Electronics, EEP Vol. 2, pp. 39-46, December 1992.
  • Venkatesh K., O. Masory and J. Wu, “Simulation and Robot  Scheduling of a Just-In-time  Flexible Automated System Using Timed Petri Nets”, Proc. 2nd International Conf. on Automation Technology”, AUTOMATION 92,  Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 73-79, July 4-6, 1992,.
Other
  • Kurapati V., Subramanian C., Masory O., “A Sequence Controller Based on Augmented Timed Petri Net”, Proc. 6th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, UF, April 1993
  • Masory O., S. L. Tulshibagwale, “Simulation Study of a Multichip Module Testing Facility”, Proc. 5th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, pp. 249-268, FAU, June 1992.
  • Masory O., Aguirre A.L., “Automatic Drilling of Aircraft Panels”, Proc. 2nd Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, FAU, May 1989.

Sensing

Journal Papers
  • Masory O., "Tool Wear Modeling by Abductive Networks Using Cutting Force Measurements", Trans. of North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. XX, pp. 219-226, May 1992.
  • Masory O., "Monitoring Machining Processes Using Multi-Sensor Readings Fused by Artificial Neural Network", Journal of Material Processing Technology, Vol. 28/1-2, pp. 231-240, Sep. 1991.
  • Masory O., Aguirre A.L.,"Neural Network Calibrates a Displacement Sensor", Sensors, Vol. 7, No. 3, March 1990.
  • Masory O., et. al., "Development and Construction of an Inductive Tactile Sensor", Trans. of North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. C XVII, May 1989.
Conference Proceedings
  • Perez A. L., O. Masory, S. Glegg, R. Coulson, "Analysis of Factors Affecting the Sound Generated by Airboats", Proceedings of the Fourth LACCEI Latin American and Caribbean Conference, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, June 21 – 23, 2006.
  • Masory O., Aguirre A.L., "Sensor Calibration Using Artificial Neural Networks", Proc. ASME Winter Annual Meeting – Control Issues in Manufacturing Processes, DSC-Vol. 18, San Francisco, Dec. 1989.
  • Masory O., Aguirre A.L., "Sensor Calibration Methods: Performance Study", Proc. SPIE Applications of Neural Networks, Orlando, Florida, April 1990.
  • Masory O. ,"Detection of Tool Wear Using Multi-Sensor Readings Sensor Fused by Artificial Neural Network", Proc. SPIE Applications of Neural Networks, Orlando, Florida, April 1991
  • Masory O., J.P. Alfano," Design of a MEMS Six DOF Accelerometer", Proc. 2nd International Conf. On Recent Advances in Mechatronics", May 24-26, 1999, Istanbul Turkey.
  • Masory O., "Tool Wear Modeling using Abductive Networks", Proc. SPIE Applications of Neural Networks, Orlando, Florida, April 1992.
  • Masory O., "Monitoring Machining Processes Using Multi-Sensor Readings Fused by Artificial Neural Network", Proc. 7th International Conf. on Computer-Aided Production Engineering,  Cookville, TN, pp. 261-270, August, 1991.
  • Masory O., Aguirre A.L., "Sensor Calibration Using Artificial Neural Networks", Proc. IEEE International Conf. on Neural Networks, Washington DC, June 1989.
  • Masory O., Sanchez-Vanzzini J.A., Bingham D.N., "Development and Construction of an Inductive Tactile Sensor", Proc PROCIM, Orlando, Nov. 1988.
  • Agrawal A., Epstein B., Jordan B., Masory  O., "Machine Vision Based on Fiber Optic Imaging", Electronic Imaging, August 1983.
  • Levi R., Koren Y., Malkin S., Masory O., "Probabilistic Model for Cutting Tool Fracture Control", Proc. North American Manufacturing Research Conference IX, May 1981.
Other
  • Aquiles P., Masory O., Glegg S, Coulson R., "Analysis of Factors Contributing to the Sound Generated by Airboats", Proc. 9th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics,  Miami, May 2006. (PDF)
  • Wang D., Masory O., Ziloucian A, "Frequency Domain Performance Analysis of NN for Linear Systems", Proc. 9th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics,  FAU, April 1996.
  • Kumar A., Subramanian C., Masory O., "On the Design of a 6-DOF force/Torque Sensor", Proc. 5th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, pp. 157-164, FAU, June 1992.
  • Masory O., "Connectionist Model for Tool Wear", Proc. 3rd Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, FAU, May 1990.

Vehicle & Accidents

Journal Papers
  • O. Masory, W. Bartlett, W. Wright,"Determination of Motorcycle Pre-Collision Speed Part II - Self Learning Models", Collision - The International Compendium for Crash Research, Vol.9, Issue 2, 2014.
  • O. Masory, W. Bartlett, W. Wright,"Determination of Motorcycle Pre-Collision Speed Part I - Physical Models", Collision - The International Compendium for Crash Research, Vol.9, Issue 2, 2014.
  • Masory O. , L. Malaptias, W. Wright, "Enhanced Fifth Wheel Modeling and Testing", SAE Transactions Journal of Commercial Vehicles, 2005.
  • Bartlett W. D., B. Wright, O. Masory, B. Schmidt, R. Brach, A. T. Baxter, F. Navin, T. Stanard, “Quantifying the Uncertainty in Various Measurement Tasks Common to Accident Reconstruction", SAE Transactions, 2002.
  • Bartlett W. D., W. Wright, R. Brach, A. T. Baxter, O. Masory, “Accuracy of Vehicle Speed Estimates by Stationary Witnesses", IMPACT (Journal of the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators), Kent, UK, August 2002.
  • Bartlett W. D., W. Wright, O. Masory, “Driver Abilities in Closed Course Testing", SAE Transactions – Journal of Passenger Car – Mechanical Systems, 2000.
  • K. Schau, O. Masory, “Ejection of a Rear Facing, Golf Cart Passenger”, Journal of Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 59, October 2013, pp. 574-579.
Conference Proceedings
  • Masory O., L. Malaptias, W. Wright, “Enhanced Fifth Wheel Modelling and Testing", Proceedings SAE 2005 World Congress, paper 2005-1-1045, April 11-14, 2005, Detroit, MI.
  • Masory O., S. Delmas, B. Wright, Bartlett W. D., “Validation of the Circular Trajectory Assumption in Critical Speed", Proceedings SAE 2005 World Congress, paper 2005-01-1189, SP-1930, April 11-14, 2005, Detroit, MI.
  • Bartlett W. D., B. Wright, O. Masory, B. Schmidt, R. Brach, A. T. Baxter, F. Navin, T. Stanard, “Quantifying the Uncertainty in Various Measurement Tasks Common to Accident Reconstruction", ", Proc. SAE 2002 World Congress, March 4-7, 2000, Detroit, MI, SAE SP-1539 paper.
  • Bartlett W. D., W. Wright, O. Masory, “Driver Abilities in Closed Course Testing", Proc. SAE 2000 World Congress, March 6-9, 2000, Detroit, MI, SAE SP-1539 paper 2000-01-0179, in Human Factors in 2000: Driving, Lightning, Seating Comfort and Harmony in Vehicle Systems.
  • Ojalvo I. U., O. Masory, “Proposed Extensions to Federally Mandated Bumper Testing", 1998 SAE International Congress & Exposition, Feb. 23-26 1998, Detroit, MI..
Other

Rehabilitation

  • Oren Masory and Oliver Sanroma, “Upper-Limbs Rehabilitation Devices Part II – Pastive Devices”, Proc. RESNA 2013, July 22-24, 2013,Belleviue, WA.
  • Oren Masory, Melissa Morris, Yannick Tobie, “Upper-Limbs Rehabilitation Devices Part I – Active Devices”, ”, Proc. RESNA 2013, July 22-24, 2013,Belleviue, WA.
  • S. Huang, T. Tanioka, R. Locsin, M. Parker, O. Masory, ”Functions of A Caring Robot in Nursing”, IEEE NLP-KE, 2011.

Education

  • Abhijit Ajmera, O. Masory, R. Shankar, "AMS Designer for Mechatronics", IEEE Conf. On Behaviaral Modeling and Simulation, Santa Rosa California, October 5-8, 2002 (also presented at International  CADENCE Usergroup Conf., San Jose, California, September 16-18, 2002)
  • Shankar R., J. Korneluk, M. Patel, M. Martinez, O. Masory, "Micrcontroller-Based System Design: An Undergraduate Course for a Diverse Student Population", Proc. Mechatronics ‘96, San Francisco, June 13-15, 1996.
  • Shankar R., O. Masory,  "A Cross-Disciplinary Course Sequence Useful for Microelectro-Mechanical Systems", Proc. Mechatronics '96, San Francisco, June 13-15, 1996.
  • Masory O., "Industrial Automation Course for Mechanical Engineers", Proc. American Society Engineering Education Conference, June 1988.
  • McDermott M., Masory O., Mooring B.W., "Laboratories for First Course in Modeling and Automatic Control", Proc. American Control Conference, June 1988.
  • McDermott M., Masory O., Mooring B.W. "Laboratories in Modeling and Automatic Control Using Personal Computers", Proc. American Society Engineering Education Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas,  March 17-18, 1988.
  • Masory O., "Low Cost Real-Life Laboratory for Mechanical Engineers", 11th Latin America and Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology LACCEI' 2013", August 14-16, Cancun, Mexico.
  • Zhuang H., Masory O., Roth Z., "Result Oriented Engineering Capstone Designs to Aid Persons with Disabilities", Proc. 2013 ASEE Conf.
  • Oren Masory, “Low Cost Real Life Laboratory for Mechanical Engineers”, Eleventh LACCEI Latin American and Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology (LACCEI’2013) ”Innovation in Engineering, Technology and Education for Competitiveness and Prosperity” August 14 - 16, 2013 Cancun, Mexico.

Product Liability

  • Oren Masory, Lea Dupont, “Human Stability on Step Ladders”, 2013 Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, FANU-FSU. May 16-17, 2013.
  • Oren Masory, “Failure of Extension Fiberglass Ladders Due to Manufacturing Defects”, 2013 Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, FAMU-FSU. May 16-17, 2013.
  • Masory O., "Analysis of a Straight Ladder Slippage", Proc. 22nd  Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 21-22, 2009.
  • Masory O., Stephan B. Rink, "Step Ladder Instability and Dynamic Loading", Proc. 17th Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 6-7, 2004.
  • Masory O., Dupont L., "Human Stability on Step Ladders". Proc. 26th Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 16-17, 2013, FAMU-FSU.
  • Masory O., "Failure of Extension Fiberglass Ladders Due to Manufacturing Defects", Proc. 26th Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 16-17, 2013, FAMU-FSU.

Webinars

  • Oren Masory, Carl Berkowitz, "Passenger Terminal Safety Part I", April 2012. (pdf)
  • Oren Masory, Carl Berkowitz, "Slip and Fall Accident Investigation - An Engineering Perspective", October 2012. (pdf)
  • Oren Masory, Kyle Schau , "Golf Car Ejection", May 2013. (pdf)

Other Publications

  • O. Masory, J. Latapie, "Design and Prototyping of an Interface Tool for Aphasic Patients" Proc. 25nd  Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 10-11, 2012.
  • Masory O., R. Calvel, " A controller for Micro-Fluidics Devices", Proc. 22nd  Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 20-21, 2010.
  • Masory O., V. Loisel, "A passive device for upper limps rehabilitation", Proc. 22nd  Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 20-21, 2010.
  • Masory O., Y. Tobie, "Design Modifications for a Planar Cable-Driven Rehabilitation Robot", Proc. 22nd  Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 21-22, 2009.
  • Morris M., O. Masory, " Planar Cable-Driven Rehabilatation Robot", Proc. 21th Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, May 8-9, 2008.
  • Venkatesh K., Masory O., Pandya A., "Modeling of Biological Neural Networks with High Level Petri Nets", Proc. 5th Conf. on Recent Advances in Robotics, pp. 568-575, FAU, June 1992.

Teaching

EML 4534 – Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering II

Course Description: Review of MATLAB language, numerical methods utilized in solving mechanical engineering problems, projects related to solid body mechanics and thermal systems.

EGN 4551 – Design Project

Course Description: The students will work together in the team environment to bring the project to completion. This will involve the use of engineering analysis and design methodologies. The course will improve their team participation and management skills, along with their written and oral communication skills. It will make the students aware of both safety and environmental issues.

EML 4521C – Engineering Design

Course Description: The design process, including decision theory, creativity concepts, human factors, optimization techniques, reliability, statistics and professional ethics. Engineering economy. Material selection and testing. Fatigue and fracture design.

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