Papers

39

Total Citations

951

H-Index

15

About

Balakrishnan Ramalingam is a prominent robotics and artificial intelligence researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of autonomous mobile robotics, deep learning, and intelligent inspection systems. His research has made substantial contributions to autonomous cleaning and maintenance robotics, path planning, and surface inspection technologies — areas of growing global relevance, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ramalingam's most celebrated contribution, "Complete Coverage Path Planning using Reinforcement Learning for Tetromino Based Cleaning and Maintenance Robot" (2020), has garnered over 185 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in autonomous navigation methodologies. His complementary work on hybrid RRT* path planning algorithms further demonstrates his commitment to advancing robot mobility in complex environments. Across multiple high-impact studies, he has pioneered deep learning frameworks enabling robots to perform nuanced tasks — from disinfecting door handles and cleaning tables to detecting aircraft surface defects and pavement cracks — with each paper attracting between 50 and 96 citations. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 675 across his top works, Ramalingam's research directly addresses real-world challenges in sanitation, infrastructure maintenance, and industrial safety. His interdisciplinary approach, blending fuzzy logic, cascaded machine learning, and AI-driven predictive maintenance, makes his portfolio essential reading for anyone exploring the future of intelligent autonomous systems.

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15
H-Index
39
Papers
951
Total Citations
24
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Complete coverage path planning using reinforcement learning for Tetromino based cleaning and maintenance robot
185 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (16 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 69
🏛 Institutions: Singapore University of Technology and Design, Vellore Institute of Technology University, Delhi Technological University

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