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Dipti Deodhare is a leading researcher in autonomous robotics, with a primary focus on spatial intelligence and navigation for unmanned ground vehicles. Her work addresses the fundamental challenge of enabling robots to perceive, map, and move through complex environments without human intervention. Her most influential contribution is a comprehensive 2015 survey on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for unmanned ground robots, which has garnered 20 citations and serves as a key reference for researchers tackling the "Where am I?" problem. She also co-authored a foundational 2012 review of path planning and mapping technologies, cited 10 times, which systematically analyzes collision-free navigation strategies. Beyond theoretical surveys, Deodhare has made practical advances in multi-floor autonomy, developing systems for autonomous staircase navigation (2018) and visual object detection for indoor robots (2018). Her work bridges the gap between high-level planning and real-world deployment, making her a notable figure in the Indian robotics community. For students and researchers, Deodhare’s research offers a clear roadmap for understanding how robots build environmental maps while simultaneously localizing themselves—a critical capability for everything from warehouse logistics to search-and-rescue operations.