Hari Krishna Hari Prasad
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About
Hari Krishna Hari Prasad is a researcher at the intersection of biological intelligence and robotic engineering, with key contributions in bio-inspired locomotion, fault-tolerant systems, and micro-aerial vehicle design. His most influential work, "Flies trade off stability and performance via adaptive compensation to wing damage" (26 citations), reveals how fruit flies maintain robust flight despite physical injury, offering profound insights into neural mechanisms of adaptive movement and inspiring fault-tolerant robotic systems. Prasad also pioneered the development of electrohydrodynamic (EHD) thrusters for centimeter-scale aerial robots, as detailed in his 2020 paper (23 citations), which eliminates the need for complex flapping-wing mechanisms by using corona discharge to generate lift—a breakthrough for simple, durable micro-drones. His work on geometric mechanics of contact-switching systems (2023) further advances legged locomotion theory. With a total of over 65 citations across his published works, Prasad’s research bridges fundamental biology and practical engineering, demonstrating how nature’s solutions to physical damage can inform the design of resilient, minimalist robots. His achievements highlight a unique ability to translate biological principles into tangible technological innovations.
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- 4Geometric Mechanics of Contact-Switching Systems4 citations · 2023
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