Abhijit Pathak

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Abhijit Pathak is a researcher whose work bridges autonomous robotics and medical education, with a focus on intelligent navigation systems and surgical training. His primary research areas include autonomous robot navigation, obstacle and edge detection, and the evolution of acute care surgery. Pathak’s major contributions lie in developing practical, real-time robotic systems for industrial and rescue operations. Notably, his most-cited paper, "An Ultrasonic Line Follower Robot to Detect Obstacles and Edges for Industrial and Rescue Operations" (2020, 14 citations), introduces a smart autonomous robot that uses infrared sensors to follow a visible line while detecting obstacles and edges, enhancing safety in hazardous environments. His related work, "An Intelligent Obstacle and Edge Recognition System using Bug Algorithm" (2020, 7 citations), further advances real-time obstacle avoidance by enabling robots to find alternative paths without collision. In a surprising interdisciplinary shift, Pathak also co-authored "The educational foundation for acute care surgery: Evolution of the specialty" (2025, 3 citations), which traces the origins and growth of the acute care surgery fellowship, showcasing his versatility. With a total of 24 citations across his top works, Pathak’s contributions demonstrate a commitment to solving real-world challenges in robotics and medical education.