Gourab Nandy

National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Jadavpur University

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Gourab Nandy is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the dynamic modeling and control of unconventional robotic systems, with a particular focus on gyroscopic stabilization and single-wheel locomotion. His major contributions lie in the theoretical analysis of the Gyrover robot—a novel, single-wheel vehicle that achieves balance and maneuverability through a spinning flywheel and a two-link manipulator. Nandy’s seminal papers, “Analysis of actuation and dynamic balancing for a single-wheel robot” and “Dynamic model of a gyroscopic wheel,” both published in 2002, have together garnered over 68 citations, establishing foundational knowledge for researchers exploring gyroscopic actuation and underactuated systems. These works detail the complex dynamics of steering and actuation, offering critical insights for control design in mobile robotics. More recently, Nandy has extended his expertise to robot manipulator control, as seen in his 2018 paper on two-link robot dynamics. His research is notable for bridging theoretical mechanics with practical robotic applications, making him a key reference for students and engineers interested in non-conventional locomotion and gyroscopic systems.