Prabhat Ranjan

Manipal Hospital, Manipal University Jaipur

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Prabhat Ranjan is a leading researcher in the fields of bio-inspired robotics and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on odor source localization and domestic automation. His most influential work, "Recent developments in autonomous floor-cleaning robots: a review" (2024, 11 citations), provides a comprehensive synthesis of the state-of-the-art in domestic robotics, analyzing how vacuuming, mopping, and scrubbing platforms are evolving toward full autonomy. This review has become a foundational reference for engineers designing next-generation cleaning agents. Equally impactful is his pioneering review "Moth-inspired odor source localization using robotic platforms: A comprehensive review" (2023, 9 citations), which bridges biology and engineering by decoding how moths track pheromone plumes to locate odor sources. Ranjan’s work translates these complex animal behaviors into algorithmic frameworks for robotic navigation, enabling applications in environmental monitoring, hazardous material detection, and search-and-rescue operations. His research has been instrumental in advancing the field of bio-inspired robotics, demonstrating how nature’s solutions can solve real-world engineering challenges. With a growing citation record and a clear trajectory toward high-impact publications, Ranjan is establishing himself as a key voice in the intersection of robotics, biomimicry, and autonomous systems.