Peer Reviewed Publications and Patents:

J. Slightam, D. McArthur, S. Spencer, S. Buerger. Passivity Analysis of Quadrotor Aircraft for Physical Interactions. The 1st AIRPHARO Workshop on Aerial Robotic Systems Physically Interacting with the Environment. 2021.

J. Slightam. A Method for Mobile Robot Autonomous Manipulation. Sandia National Laboratories Postdoctoral Technical Showcase. 2020.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka. Theoretical Control-Centric Modeling for Precision Model-Based Sliding Mode Control of a Hydraulic Artificial Muscle Actuator. ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control. 133(5) 2021.

M. Rittikaidachar, C. Hobart, J. Slightam, J.C. Su, S. Buerger. Automated Drilling of High Aspect Ratio, Small Diameters Holes in Remote, Confined Spaces. International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.

S. Spencer, A. Parikh, D. McArthur, C. Young, T. Blada, J. Slightam, S. Buerger. Autonomous Detection and Assessment with Moving Sensors. IEEE/RJS International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. 2020.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka. Theoretical Dynamic Modeling and Validation of Braided Pneumatic Artificial Muscles. ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control. 132(2) 2020.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka. Theoretical Modeling, Analysis, and Experimental Results of a Hydraulic Artificial Muscle Prototype. ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. 2019.

E. Norquist, J. Slightam, Milwaukee Tool. Lumped Parameter Modeling and Parameter Investigation of an Electrohydraulic Crimping Hand Tool. US Patent Application. 2019.

E. Norquist, J. Slightam, M. Nagurka. Modeling, Validation, and Investigation of an Electrohydraulic Crimping Hand Tool. ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. 2019.

J. Slightam, E. Barth., M. Nagurka. Sliding Mode Impedance and Stiffness Control of a Pneumatic Cylinder. ASME Dynamic Systems and Controls Conference. 2019.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka, E. Barth. Sliding Mode Impedance Control of a Hydraulic Artificial Muscle. ASME Dynamic Systems and Controls Conference. Oct. 12-14. 2018.

R. Marklin, J. Slightam, M. Nagurka, C. Garces, L. Krishen, E. Bauman. New Pistol Grip Control for an Electric Utility Aerial Bucket Reduces Risk of Forearm Muscle Fatigue. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. Vol. 62. No. 1. 2018.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka. Modeling of Pneumatic Artificial Muscles with Kinetic Friction and Sliding Mode Control. American Control Conference. Jun. 27-29. pp. 3342-3347. 2018.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka, R. Marklin. Electrical Power Assisted Device for Controlling an Aerial Bucket with a Hydraulic Movement System. US Patent Application No. 2017-050715. 2017.

R. Marklin, J. Slightam, M. Nagurka, T. Wolff, C. Garces, L. Krishen. Applied Force and sEMG Muscle Activity Required to Operate Pistol Grip Control in an Electric Utility Bucket. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. Vol. 61. No. 1. 2017.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka. Robust Control Law for Pneumatic Artificial Muscles. ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. Oct. 16-19. 2017.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka. PID Sliding Mode Control of Prolate Flexible Pneumatic Actuators. ASME Dynamic Systems and Controls Conference. Oct. 12-14. 2016.

D. Comber, E. Barth, J. Slightam, V. Gervasi. Apparatus and Method for Moving an Elongate Rod. US Patent Application No. 2015-228168. 2016.

D. Comber, J. Slightam, V. Gervasi, J. Neimat, E. Barth. Design, Additive Manufacture, and Control of a Pneumatic MR-Compatible Needle Driver. IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 32(1). pp. 138-149. Feb. 2016.

J. Slightam, M. Nagurka. Machine Design Experiments Using Gears to Foster Discovery Learning. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Jun. 14. 2015.

D. Comber, J. Slightam, E. Barth, R. Webster III, V. Gervasi. Design and Precision Control of MR-Compatible Flexible Fluidic Actuator. ASME/Bath Fluid Power and Motion Control Symposium. October 8-11. 2013.

J. Slightam, V. Gervasi. Additively Manufactured Flexible Fluidic Actuators for Precision Control in Surgical Applications. Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium. pp. 777-790. 2013.

J. Ueda, D. Comber, J. Slightam, M. Turkseven, V. Gervasi, E. Barth, R. Webster III, MRI-Compatible Fluid-Powered Medical Devices. ASME Dynamic Systems and Control. Vol. 1. No. 2. pp. 14-16. Jun. 2013.

J. Slightam, V. Gervasi. Novel Integrated Fluid-Power Actuators for Functional End Use Components and Systems via Selectively Laser Sintered Nylon 12. Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium. pp. 197-211. 2012.