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Dr. Kantilal Pitambar Rane is a pioneering researcher in robotics and intelligent systems, with a focus on developing low-cost, socially impactful technologies. His key research areas include humanoid robotics, machine learning, IoT, and sensor-based systems for healthcare and assistive applications. Dr. Rane’s most notable contribution is the design of a low-cost humanoid robot equipped with a thermal temperature scanner for preliminary COVID-19 identification (32 citations), addressing a critical early challenge in the pandemic by enabling rapid, non-contact screening in crowded spaces. He further advanced assistive robotics with a multi-robot system using machine learning and voice recognition to aid visually impaired individuals in navigation (23 citations), and developed an IoT and ML-based humanoid for traffic assistance, tackling infrastructure gaps in India (7 citations). His work is distinguished by its practical, real-world problem-solving, combining affordability with cutting-edge AI. Dr. Rane’s research has significant citation impact, reflecting its relevance in robotics and public health, and he continues to drive innovation in human-robot interaction for societal benefit.