Professor
Phone:  973-596-3647
Email:  kevin.j.mcdermott@njit.edu
Website: eies.njit.edu/~mcdermot
Dept.:  Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
Room:  2507, Guttenberg Information Technologies Center

Education

EdD, Educational Leadership 1975 Fairleigh Dickinson University
MS, Industrial and Management Engineering 1970 Columbia University

Areas of Research

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.

Selected Publications

McDermott, K. J., "Original Equipment Manufacturers," Concise International Encyclopedia of Robotics Applications and Automation, Dorf-Editor, John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, 1990.

McDermott, K. J., "Original Equipment Manufacturers," International Encyclopedia of Robotics, John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, S. Y. Nof, R. C. Dorf, publication 1988. Awarded - Best Engineering and Science Reference Book for 1988 - American Publishers Association.

McDermott, K. J., "Microcomputer and Spreadsheet Software Make Time Studies Less Tedious, More Accurate,"Software for Engineers and Managers, Industrial Engineering and Management Press, Norcross, GA (chapter and computer software) published 1987.

McDermott, K. J. and Alexander,M.A.,"Industrial Robots/Form and Function: Robotics and Industrial Engineering," Edward Fisher and Oded Maimon, Industrial Engineering Press, Norcross, GA, published 1986.

McDermott, K. J., "Microcomputer and Spreadsheet Software Make Time Studies Less Tedious, More Accurate," Computerized Work Measurement, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Industrial Engineering Press, Norcross, GA, published 1984. (see above)

 
Published Refereed Journal Papers

McDermott, K.J. & Yao, W.A., "Developing a Hybrid Programmable Logic Controller Platform for a Flexible Manufacturing System," International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing, Oct.1997 Vol 9, pg. 367-374, peer review.

McDermott, K.J. & Feldman, M.I., "Intelligent 2D/3D Computer Vision Identification," Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Machine Vision Quarterly, 1996. Vol.12, No. Peer review.

McDermott, K.J. & Feldman, M.I., "Intelligent 2D/3D Computer Vision Identification,"Society of Manufacturing Engineers Technical Paper Services, February 1996. Peer review.

McDermott, K.J., "Intelligent Visual Sensor/Flexible Manufacturing System Integration," Computers in Industry: An International Journal, 1996. In review.

McDermott, K.J., "A Robotic Predetermined Time System," IIE Transactions, 1995. In review.

Zhou, M.C, McDermott, K.J. & Patel, P.A., "Petri Net Synthesis and Analysis of a Flexible Manufacturing System Cell," IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Vol. 23, No. 2, March 1993.

Krishnapradad, V. K. & McDermott, K. J., "Development of a CAD/CAM Robotic Translator for Programming the IBM 7535 SCARA Robot Off-Line," Computers in Industry, 20, pp. 219-228, 1992.

Krishnapradad, V. K. & McDermott, K. J., "Characteristics and the Role of the Place Graphics System in Simulation of a Flexible Manufacturing System," Journal of Computer Simulation, accepted for publication Fall l993.

McDermott, K. J. & Krishnapradad, V. K., "Development of an Industrial Engineering Based Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)," Industrial Engineering, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Norcross, GA, October 1991. Editor Review.

McDermott, K. J., "Robots on the Comeback," Consulting Editor-Robert Eade, Manufacturing Engineering, pp. 54, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, October 1989. Editor review.

McDermott, K. J. & Kalley, G. S., "The Use of Expert Systems to Optimize Robot Manipulator Paths Through Computer Generation of the Principles of Motion Economy,"Computers and Industrial Engineering: An International Journal, June 1988. Peer review.

McDermott, K. J., "An Expert System Based Flexible Manufacturing Cell," IBM Manufacturing Technology Digest, IBM Manufacturing Technology Institute, Thornwood, NY, Spring 1987. Peer review.

McDermott, K. J. & Dubeau, E., "Robotic Standard Times as a Function of Displacement, Articulation and Payload," Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Robotic International of SME, June 1985. Peer review.

McDermott, K. J., "Computerized Time Studies," Industrial Engineering, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Vol. 16, No. 7, July 1984. Editor review.

McDermott, K. J., "The Utilization of the Microcomputer Wordprocessor in Engineering Management," Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE Engineering Management Review, Vol. 12, No. 1, March 1984. Editor review.

McDermott, K. J., Microcomputer Innovations in Project Management,"Technical Transactions, Article S5-06, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, February 1984. Peer review.

McDermott, K. J., Computer Wordprocessing as an Engineering Tool," Machine Design, Vol. 55, No. 24, pp. 86-90, November 1983. Editor Review.

McDermott, K. J. & Shainis, "Managing Without Authority:The Dilema of the Engineering Manager and the Project Engineer," Electronic Design, October 1983. Editor review

McDermott, K. J., "The Utilization of the Microcomputer Wordprocessor in Engineering Management," American Society for Engineering Management, Technical Proceedings, October 1983, (see above.)

McDermott, K. J. & Shainis, "Maximize Your Resources With Matrix Management," Electronic Design, pp. 205-208, March 1983. Editor review.

McDermott, K. J. & Shainis, "Interpersonal Communications in an Engineering Environment," Consulting Engineering, pp. 60-66, September 1982. Editor review.