Kandasamy Prathap

Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Kandasamy Prathap is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on developing intelligent, human-friendly autonomous systems for urban environments. His key research areas include reconfigurable robotics, computer vision, and human-robot cohabitation frameworks. Prathap’s most notable contribution is the design of the "Panthera" pavement sweeping robot, which can dynamically adjust its frame width to navigate diverse pavement types while maintaining safe, intuitive interaction with pedestrians. This work, published in 2019 and cited 38 times, addresses the critical challenge of integrating autonomous cleaning machines into crowded public spaces without disrupting daily activities. By combining vision-based techniques with adaptive mechanical design, Prathap’s research bridges the gap between robotic efficiency and social acceptance—a vital step toward widespread deployment of service robots. His approach emphasizes cohabitation over mere automation, ensuring that robots like Panthera can work alongside people rather than in isolation. For students and researchers interested in the intersection of mechanical reconfigurability, real-time vision processing, and socially aware robotics, Prathap’s work offers a compelling model for designing machines that are both functional and considerate of their human surroundings.