Bhuneshwar Prasad
Papers
12
Total Citations
99
H-Index
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About
Bhuneshwar Prasad is a robotics researcher whose work centers on biomimetic underwater vehicles, with a particular focus on designing and controlling robotic fish inspired by biological locomotion. His research has made significant contributions to the field of bio-inspired underwater robotics, most notably through the application of Sir James Lighthill's mathematical slender body theory to model and implement carangiform fish propulsion mechanisms. Prasad's body of work systematically advances from foundational design and open-loop control of Body Caudal Fin (BCF) mode robotic fish to sophisticated closed-loop and inverse dynamics control strategies, demonstrating a rigorous progression from theoretical modeling to practical implementation. His multibody vehicle frameworks, typically employing 2-joint, 3-link configurations, have provided valuable insights into underwater maneuverability, propulsion efficiency, and power consumption. Extending beyond fish-inspired platforms, his 2015 work on visually guided spherical underwater robots broadens his contributions to autonomous underwater vehicle navigation. Collectively accumulating nearly 95 citations, Prasad's research serves as a meaningful reference point for engineers and scientists pursuing efficient, nature-inspired solutions to the persistent challenges of underwater robotic locomotion and control.
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- 5Model-Based Control of a BCF Mode Carangiform Bioinspired Robotic Fish11 citations · 2014
- 6A visually guided spherical underwater robot9 citations · 2015
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