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Bopaya Bidanda is a distinguished researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, manufacturing automation, and computer-aided design. His pioneering contributions are most evident in the development of robotic systems for complex industrial processes, particularly spray glazing and arc welding. Bidanda’s research laid critical groundwork for integrating CAD with robotic off-line programming, enabling more precise and efficient automation in manufacturing environments. His early papers, such as “Computer-aided-design-based interactive off-line programming of spray-glazing robots” (1993, 11 citations) and “Economic analysis of robotic arc welding operations” (1988, 7 citations), demonstrate his dual focus on technical innovation and practical economic feasibility. These works helped shape how robotic cells are programmed and justified in production settings. More recently, Bidanda has advanced the field of 3D point cloud registration, as seen in his 2022 paper on minimax registration for manufacturing applications. With a career spanning decades, his research continues to influence both academic study and real-world manufacturing efficiency, making him a key figure in the evolution of intelligent, automated production systems.