Utkal Mehta

University of the South Pacific

Papers

4

Total Citations

103

H-Index

4

About

Utkal Mehta is a robotics and control systems researcher whose work bridges intelligent automation, agricultural technology, and advanced motor control. His research primarily focuses on developing autonomous robotic systems for real-world applications, with key contributions in smart farming, mobile robotics, and precision control. Mehta’s most impactful work, the "Design and Analysis of Photovoltaic Powered Battery-Operated Computer Vision-Based Multi-Purpose Smart Farming Robot" (48 citations), introduces an innovative solar-powered agricultural robot capable of performing both water sprinkling and pesticide spraying—addressing the critical need for sustainable, multi-functional farm machinery. He also made notable advances in autonomous navigation with his "Maze Solving Robot with Automated Obstacle Avoidance" (33 citations), which contributed to the development of intelligent, self-guiding vehicles. In the domain of robotic manipulation, Mehta designed a low-cost force feedback control system for a two-fingered gripper (15 citations), enhancing dexterous handling capabilities. Additionally, his work on fractional-order PI controllers for permanent magnet synchronous motors (7 citations) demonstrates his versatility in control theory. Through these contributions, Mehta has established himself as a practical innovator, creating accessible, energy-efficient solutions that advance both agricultural automation and robotic control systems.

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4
H-Index
4
Papers
103
Total Citations
26
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Design and Analysis of Photovoltaic Powered Battery-Operated Computer Vision-Based Multi-Purpose Smart Farming Robot
48 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 18
🏛 Institutions: University of the South Pacific

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