Swapnil Ghike

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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Swapnil Ghike is a computer scientist whose research focuses on distributed algorithms for autonomous mobile robots, particularly in the domain of pattern formation. His work addresses fundamental challenges in multi-robot coordination, such as how a group of simple, homogeneous robots can achieve complex geometric formations without any shared coordinate system or explicit communication. Ghike’s most-cited paper, "A Distributed Algorithm for Pattern Formation by Autonomous Robots, with No Agreement on Coordinate Compass" (2010, 10 citations), pioneered a deterministic approach to forming asymmetric patterns under minimal assumptions. His subsequent work, "Pattern Formation for Asynchronous Robots without Agreement in Chirality" (2014, 5 citations), extended these results by presenting a finite-time algorithm for the CORDA model, where robots operate as oblivious points on a 2D plane. These contributions are notable for their theoretical rigor and for advancing the understanding of swarm robotics, demonstrating that even with severe constraints—no common compass, no chirality, and no communication—robust collective behavior is achievable. Ghike’s research remains influential for students and researchers exploring decentralized systems, offering elegant solutions to foundational problems in distributed robotics.