Farihal Abedin

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

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Farihal Abedin is a robotics researcher dedicated to developing low-cost, life-saving technologies for remote rescue operations. Her work centers on creating accessible robotic systems that can operate in hazardous environments where human access is impossible or dangerous. Her most significant contributions include the R3Diver, a remotely operated robotic diver designed for rapid underwater search and rescue, which achieves hydrostatic and hydrodynamic stability through an efficient modular design (18 citations). Complementing this is the R3Arm, a gesture-controlled robotic arm for remote manipulation in disaster zones, emphasizing portability and ease of deployment (15 citations). Together, these innovations form a cohesive vision for a remote rescue robotic platform that can be rapidly deployed in floods, collapsed structures, or other emergencies. Abedin’s work is notable for its focus on affordability and practicality, making advanced rescue robotics accessible to communities with limited resources. Her research has laid the groundwork for a new generation of modular, gesture-controlled rescue robots, demonstrating a clear commitment to applying engineering ingenuity directly to saving lives in critical situations.