Dayal R. Parhi

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Dayal R. Parhi is a prominent robotics researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of autonomous mobile robot navigation and path planning. His research spans intelligent control systems, swarm intelligence, evolutionary algorithms, and fuzzy logic, with particular emphasis on enabling robots to navigate complex, obstacle-laden environments efficiently and autonomously. Parhi's most celebrated contribution is his comprehensive 2019 review of mobile robot path planning strategies, which has garnered an remarkable 884 citations, establishing itself as an essential reference for researchers entering the field. His work systematically explores both classical and reactive navigation approaches, bridging foundational theory with cutting-edge practice. Beyond survey work, he has pioneered the application of nature-inspired algorithms — including Firefly, Cuckoo Search, and Wind Driven Optimization — to solve real-world navigation challenges, with these studies collectively accumulating hundreds of citations. His research has progressively expanded from ground-based mobile robots to humanoid robotics, developing fuzzy logic and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems for bipedal navigation in obstacle-prone environments. His PSO-aided PID gait controller for humanoid robots further demonstrates his versatility across robotic platforms. With a consistently cited body of work spanning over a decade, Parhi has made enduring contributions that continue to shape autonomous robotics research globally.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   A review: On path planning strategies for navigation of mobile robot

   884 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Path planning in uncertain environment by using firefly algorithm

   179 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Matrix-Binary Codes based Genetic Algorithm for path planning of mobile robot

   166 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Optimal path planning for a mobile robot using cuckoo search algorithm

   155 citations · 2014
5. 5
   Fuzzy logic techniques for navigation of several mobile robots

   153 citations · 2008
6. 6
   Optimum path planning of mobile robot in unknown static and dynamic environments using Fuzzy-Wind Driven Optimization algorithm

   124 citations · 2017
7. 7
   Navigation of multiple mobile robots in a highly clutter terrains using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system

   101 citations · 2015
8. 8
   Path planning navigation of mobile robot with obstacles avoidance using fuzzy logic controller

   97 citations · 2014
9. 9
   Particle Swarm Optimization aided PID gait controller design for a humanoid robot

   88 citations · 2020
10. 10
    Analysis and use of fuzzy intelligent technique for navigation of humanoid robot in obstacle prone zone

    82 citations · 2018

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