Rakshana Mohamed Ismail

Kolej Poly-Tech MARA, Heriot-Watt University Dubai

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Rakshana Mohamed Ismail is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on autonomous systems for obstacle avoidance, military support, and rescue operations. Her key research areas include sensor integration, real-time object detection, and semi-autonomous robotic platforms designed for hazardous environments. Her most cited paper, "Obstacle-avoiding robot with IR and PIR motion sensors" (2016), has garnered 53 citations and presents a foundational robot that uses infrared and passive infrared sensors to navigate and avoid obstacles, serving as an educational and research tool. Building on this, her 2020 paper "Military Support and Rescue Robot" (21 citations) addresses the growing need for unmanned systems in perilous military missions, detailing a semi-autonomous robot for reconnaissance and rescue. Her 2021 work "Military Reconnaissance and Rescue Robot with Real-Time Object Detection" (8 citations) advances this by integrating real-time object detection, enhancing situational awareness in dangerous settings. Ismail’s contributions demonstrate a clear progression from basic obstacle avoidance to sophisticated, mission-critical robotics, with her work collectively cited over 80 times, reflecting its relevance in both academic and defense-oriented applications.