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Kumaradevan Punithakumar is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics and medical imaging, with a primary focus on autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic ultrasound systems. His work directly addresses critical challenges in echocardiography, including operator-induced physical strain, limited field of view, and variability in image acquisition. Punithakumar’s major contributions include pioneering force-controlled robotic arm operations for safe echocardiography scanning and developing robot-assisted multiview fusion techniques to overcome the inherent field-of-view limitations of 3D echocardiography. His 2025 comprehensive survey on autonomous robotic ultrasound scanning systems, already garnering 3 citations, serves as a foundational review for the field. Notably, his proof-of-concept and safety study for robotic echocardiographic image acquisition demonstrates a tangible pathway from laboratory research to clinical application, aiming to reduce sonographer injury while maintaining diagnostic quality. With a growing citation record and a clear translational focus, Punithakumar’s work is shaping the future of non-invasive cardiac imaging by making it safer, more consistent, and more accessible.