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Total Citations
344
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About
Bharadwaj R. K. Mantha is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. His work spans autonomous indoor robot navigation, building energy optimization, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies in the built environment. Mantha's most cited contribution, "Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the AEC Industry" (2024, 92 citations), reflects his forward-thinking concern for responsible technological adoption, a theme that distinguishes him from purely technical researchers in his field. His foundational work on mobile robots for real-time building energy and comfort data collection, dating back to 2015, established an innovative framework for using autonomous systems to enhance building performance simulations. He has further advanced the field through generalized task allocation algorithms for multi-depot robot networks and fiducial marker-based navigation systems that reduce reliance on costly infrastructure. His research on cyber security threat modeling in AEC contexts (50 citations) underscores his interdisciplinary reach. With over 300 cumulative citations, Mantha's scholarship is reshaping how the construction and facilities management sectors conceptualize intelligent, ethical, and autonomous built environments.
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- 8Ambient Data Collection in Indoor Building Environments Using Mobile Robots11 citations · 2016
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