Pina Bhatt

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Pina Bhatt is a robotics researcher specializing in kinematic analysis, mechanism design, and parallel manipulators, with a focus on bio-inspired locomotion systems. Her most significant contribution lies in the comparative study and modification of the Theo Jansen mechanism, a renowned walking linkage. In her 2022 work, she developed a modified Theo Jansen mechanism using ABS material for a spyder robot, achieving 8 citations by demonstrating improved kinematic performance over the conventional design. Bhatt further advanced this field with her 2024 study on the modified Theo Jansen linkage (MTJL), providing a detailed kinematic analysis that enhances understanding of its gait and efficiency. Additionally, she has explored multi-loop parallel manipulators, modeling and dynamically analyzing an RSSR-SS configuration in 2022. Her work bridges theoretical kinematics and practical robotic applications, offering valuable insights for students and researchers in mechanism synthesis and legged robot development. With a growing citation impact, Bhatt’s research is foundational for those seeking to innovate in compliant, energy-efficient walking robots and complex linkage systems.

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1. 1
   A comparative study of kinematic analysis between conventional Theo Jansen mechanism and modified Theo Jansen mechanism developed using ABS for the development of spyder robot

   8 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Modeling and dynamic analysis of multi-loop RSSR-SS parallel manipulator

   2 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Kinematic analysis-based comparative study and development of modified Theo Jansen linkage (MTJL)

   2 citations · 2024

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