S. Prabhakaran

PSG INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED RESEARCH

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S. Prabhakaran is a researcher focused on the evolving intersection of robotics and human collaboration, with a particular emphasis on the practical integration of collaborative robots—or cobots—into everyday life. Their most cited work, "A review on cobots: A man’s helping hand" (2024, 4 citations), provides a comprehensive overview of how cobots have transitioned from niche industrial tools to mainstream assistants, especially following the accelerated adoption trends after 2020. This review highlights Prabhakaran’s key contribution: synthesizing the history and trajectory of robotics to demonstrate how cobots are reshaping tasks across sectors, from manufacturing to domestic settings, by enhancing human capability rather than replacing it. By documenting the shift toward human-robot collaboration, Prabhakaran offers valuable insights for students and researchers exploring the practical, societal, and ethical dimensions of automation. Their work serves as an accessible entry point for understanding how cobots are becoming indispensable partners in modern life, making complex robotic concepts relatable and underscoring the importance of designing technology that truly serves human needs.