Gaurav Panampilly

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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Gaurav Panampilly is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on automation and intelligent systems, with a particular emphasis on developing practical, low-cost solutions for real-world challenges. His key research areas include autonomous navigation, sensor integration, and the application of RFID technology in robotics. Panampilly’s most notable contribution is the design and implementation of an RFID-based semi-autonomous robotic library management system, which automates the tedious process of book arrangement and inventory management with minimal human intervention. This innovative system, published in 2020, integrates a line-following robot equipped with multiple sensors and actuators to navigate between bookshelves and a central drop location, demonstrating a scalable approach to library automation. While his work has garnered 5 citations, its impact lies in its potential to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency in library operations. Panampilly’s research exemplifies how robotics can be harnessed to streamline everyday tasks, making him a promising figure in the field of applied robotics and automation.