G. Lakshmi Srinivas
Birla Institute of Technology and Science - Hyderabad Campus, FH Kärnten
Papers
8
Total Citations
101
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About
G. Lakshmi Srinivas is a robotics and mechanical engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of structural optimization, energy efficiency, and soft robotics. Best known for pioneering the application of topology optimization to industrial manipulator links, Srinivas has systematically demonstrated how intelligent material distribution can reduce mass, minimize inertial effects, and significantly improve the energy performance of robotic systems. His most-cited work, "Topology Optimization of Rigid-Links for Industrial Manipulator Considering Dynamic Loading Conditions" (2020, 35 citations), established a compelling framework for redesigning robot structural components under realistic dynamic conditions — a contribution further reinforced through multi-body dynamic optimization studies and experimental validation on platforms such as the SCORBOT ER-4U manipulator. Complementing this structural focus, Srinivas has authored comprehensive reviews of energy efficiency strategies in industrial robotics, serving as valuable reference resources for the broader research community. More recently, his interests have expanded into soft robotics, including lightweight optimization of fin-ray-inspired robotic fingers and machine-learning-driven tactile sensing for prosthetics and wearable applications. With over 100 cumulative citations across his published work, Srinivas continues to bridge classical mechanical design principles with emerging intelligent robotics technologies.
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- 5Multi-body dynamic optimization for upper arm of industrial manipulator9 citations · 2020
- 6A Review on Optimization Methods to Enhance Energy Efficiency of Robots7 citations · 2019
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