Ruthvik Rangaiah Chanda

About

Ruthvik Rangaiah Chanda is a robotics researcher whose work centers on developing practical, low-cost robotic solutions for critical real-world challenges. His primary research areas include search and rescue robotics, agricultural automation, and assistive technologies. Chanda’s most influential contribution is the design and simulation of a 6-DOF robotic arm for diverse applications—from coconut harvesting to collaborative research—published in a 2020 paper that has garnered 11 citations. He has also made significant strides in humanitarian robotics, including a landmine detection system using an autonomous Zumo32U4 robot (9 citations) and a low-cost mobile robot for rescue operations (7 citations). Notably, his work on a robust four-flipper mechanism for search and rescue robots demonstrates his commitment to enhancing mobility in disaster environments. Chanda’s research consistently bridges the gap between advanced robotics and affordable, deployable systems, making him a notable contributor to the field of practical robotics for societal benefit.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Multimode Control and Simulation of 6-DOF Robotic Arm in ROS

   11 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Landmine detection and reporting using light weight zumo bot

   9 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Implementation of Low-Cost Mobile Robot for Rescue Challenges

   7 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Search and Rescue Robot with a 4 Flipper Mechanism

   5 citations · 2020

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