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Robotics, Automation and Computer Controlled Machines Expert: Richard Hooper, PhD, PE

  Robotics and Automation

  Computer Controlled Machines

  Programmable Logic Controllers - PLC

  Instrumentation and Motion Control

  IP and Patent Experience

Sample Robots and Factory Machinery

I accept a small number of litigation support engagements to complement my regular employment as an engineer designing robots and computer controlled machines . 

My qualifications include peer-reviewed publications and over twenty years of engineering experience with robotics, instrumentation, computer-controlled machines and factory automation online pharmacy viagra.

LITIGATION SUPPORT EXPERIENCE:
Tire Making Machine - A maintenance technician was trying to clear the machine of a jam. While inside the jammed machine he inadvertently exercised a software defect in the machine's control computer. This caused the machine to move unexpectedly and crush the technician cialis online. I provided engineering expert witness services that included: analysis of the machine's control software and identification of the defective code; a comparison of the machine involved in the accident with a previous-generation machine that was controlled by a drum sequencer rather than a computer; and finally expert witness testimony at deposition

Bindery Line - Analyzed electrical schematics and system diagrams to evaluate safety and fault tolerance of machine controls for knife change operation, assisted attorneys with discovery effort

Thermoforming Machine - Industrial accident involving an operator hurt clearing a machine of a jam - Assisted attorneys with discovery

Brick Stacking Robot - Industrial accident involving an operator hurt clearing a machine of a jam - Analyzed safety systems, modifications to the machines and consulted with the attorneys to help them understand the technical aspects of the system

Patent Infringement - In this case involving a motion control system, I analyzed and wrote an expert report discussing prior art, anticipation and obviousness aspects for my client that was challenging the validity of a patent. I also wrote a separate report detailing the reasons my client's product was not infringing upon the patent's claims.

PLC Controlled Press Brake - Industrial accident where an operator was hurt while using a 400-ton press brake. I analyzed the machine, the ladder-logic software and the programmable logic controller to assist the attorney in understanding whether the software or the hardware were defective.

Intellectual Property - This case involved a fundamental patent on paint-spraying robots. I met with the inventor and helped the attorneys with issues of prior art, anticipation and obviousness.

Please Contact: richard.hooper@safemachines.com or call: (512)699-6487


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Programmable Logic Controller Machine Software Product Liability
Process Control Factory Automation Motion Control
Instrumentation Industrial Accidents Electrical Engineer
Computer Controlled Machines Machine Safety Machine Accident
 

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