Kavita Krishnaswamy
Papers
9
Total Citations
59
H-Index
5
About
Kavita Krishnaswamy is a leading researcher in assistive robotics, dedicated to developing intelligent robotic systems that enhance independence and quality of life for individuals with severe physical disabilities. Her work centers on human-robot interaction, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and participatory design, with a particular focus on limb repositioning, personal care, and tele-manipulation. Krishnaswamy’s major contributions include pioneering a BCI and gestural interface to support limb movement for bed- or chair-bound individuals, and advancing real-time path planning for robotic arms to enable faster, more responsive user control. She has also been instrumental in designing cursor-based tele-operation interfaces that translate 2D input into complex 6-DOF robot control, making assistive robots more accessible. Her impact is evident in foundational works such as her 2012 paper on BCI and gestural interfaces (14 citations) and her 2017 survey on repositioning and personal care robots (9 citations), which have shaped the field’s understanding of user-centered design. Notably, Krishnaswamy champions participatory design, actively involving target users, caregivers, and families in the development process to ensure robotic aids meet real-world needs. Her ongoing research continues to push the boundaries of supervised autonomy and end-user programming, promising a future where assistive robots are both intuitive and empowering.
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- 3Real-time path planning for a robotic arm9 citations · 2011
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- 5Participatory Design7 citations · 2017
- 6Cursor-based Robot Tele-manipulation through 2D-to-SE2 Interfaces4 citations · 2021
- 7Preliminary Survey Analysis in Participatory Design4 citations · 2017
- 8Robotic Limb Repositioning with Supervised Autonomy3 citations · 2020
- 9Focus Group Evaluation of an Overhead Kitchen Robot Appliance2 citations · 2014