Ankur Roy

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

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Ankur Roy is a researcher specializing in robotics, control systems, and embedded applications, with a particular focus on micro-scale actuation and smart home technologies. His most cited work, "Gesture based control of IPMC actuated gripper" (2014, 8 citations), addresses the critical challenge of micro-gripping and micro-assembly by leveraging Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite (IPMC) actuators—a class of smart materials that bend in response to low voltage. Roy’s contribution lies in demonstrating gesture-based control of these soft, flexible grippers, offering a novel pathway for precise, non-invasive manipulation at small scales, which is vital for biomedical and micro-manufacturing tasks. This work highlights his ability to merge intuitive human-machine interfaces with advanced material science. Additionally, his paper "Home Security System Using RaspberryPi" (2022, 3 citations) showcases his versatility in applying embedded systems to practical, low-cost IoT solutions. Though his citation counts are modest, Roy’s research lays foundational groundwork for accessible, intelligent robotic systems. His work is particularly notable for bridging the gap between emerging actuator technologies and real-world control challenges, making him a promising voice in the field of micro-robotics and smart automation.