Abhishek Patnaik

SRM University, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Abhishek Patnaik is a researcher whose work bridges agricultural automation and system-level reliability in robotics. His key research areas include autonomous robotic systems, precision agriculture, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) resilience in complex electromechanical systems. Patnaik’s major contribution lies in developing practical, image-processing-based solutions for weed removal in cultivated fields, as demonstrated in his most-cited paper (2015, 9 citations). This work proposed an autonomous robot capable of precisely identifying and cutting weeds near crop plants using LABVIEW-controlled vision systems, addressing a critical challenge in sustainable farming. His second highly cited paper (2018, 5 citations) systematically evaluates soft failures caused by ESD transient events in human-assisting robots, tracing disruptions from tribo-charging down to sensor-level impacts. This analysis is vital for designing robust robotic systems in real-world environments. Patnaik’s work is notable for its direct application to both agricultural productivity and the reliability of autonomous systems, making him a contributor to the growing field of intelligent, resilient robotics. His research offers valuable insights for students and engineers interested in the intersection of computer vision, automation, and system-level fault tolerance.