A. Rajeshwar Rao

Tata Consultancy Services (India), Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad

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A. Rajeshwar Rao is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on enabling reliable communication and practical deployment for mobile robots and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His key research areas include multi-robot systems, resilient networking, and low-cost autonomous platforms. Rao’s major contribution is addressing the critical challenge of maintaining robust connectivity in dynamic environments, particularly for search and rescue operations during industrial accidents and natural disasters. His most cited work, "Reliable robotic communication using multi-path TCP" (2017), with 9 citations, proposes using multi-path TCP to ensure uninterrupted data flow for mobile robots, a foundational idea for field robotics. Earlier, he led the development of MILO (Mobile Intelligent Linux Robot) at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, a low-cost autonomous/guided robot designed for everyday assistance. While his citation counts are modest, his work on MILO (2005) demonstrates early innovation in accessible robotics platforms. Rao’s research bridges the gap between theoretical communication protocols and real-world robotic applications, making him a notable contributor to the practical advancement of mobile robotics in challenging operational contexts.