Papers
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Total Citations
66
H-Index
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About
D. Dinakaran is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on assistive technologies and specialized inspection robots, with a particular emphasis on solving real-world challenges in elderly care and infrastructure maintenance. His most impactful contribution is a comprehensive survey on assistive robots and systems for elderly care (27 citations), which addresses the pressing global issue of aging populations and the need for robotic solutions to support independent living. Dinakaran has made significant advances in pipeline inspection robotics, designing wheeled-type in-pipe inspection robots named Kuzhali I and Kuzhali II that overcome motion singularities in curved pipes—a critical limitation of earlier designs. His work on magnetic wall climbing robots, including optimization of magnet distances and comparative studies of adhesion mechanisms, has practical applications for inspection of ferromagnetic surfaces. With over 60 total citations across his publications, Dinakaran’s research demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational design principles to practical implementations, particularly in the Kuzhali series of robots that showcase innovative use of 3D printing and modular design for enhanced mobility in complex pipe geometries.
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Top Papers
- 1A survey of assistive robots and systems for elderly care27 citations · 2021
- 2Design and Motion Planning of a Wheeled Type Pipeline Inspection Robot15 citations · 2022
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