Manav Mepani

Sardar Patel University, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

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Manav Mepani is a researcher at the intersection of robotics, energy systems, and sustainable automation, with a focus on applications that directly address food security and environmental challenges. His work centers on designing intelligent robotic systems for domestic and agricultural settings, where he tackles the dual constraints of operational safety and energy efficiency. In his highly cited 2022 paper on a robot arm for domestic culinary assistance, Mepani introduced a novel design that balances precision with user-friendly interaction, laying groundwork for assistive kitchen robotics. Building on this, his 2024 study on battery-powered autonomous agricultural robots proposes an integrated framework for energy- and safety-aware operation, specifically targeting low-cost, electricity-constrained environments in developing countries like India. By combining autonomy with optimized energy management, Mepani’s contributions aim to improve nutrition quality and agricultural productivity amid climate change pressures. With growing citation impact, his work is gaining recognition for its practical, scalable approach to deploying robotics in resource-limited settings, making him a promising voice in sustainable automation and food systems innovation.