I. D. Wijegunawardana
University of Moratuwa, Singapore University of Technology and Design
Papers
7
Total Citations
86
H-Index
6
About
I. D. Wijegunawardana is a robotics researcher whose work spans assistive exoskeletons and autonomous cleaning robots, with a focus on human-robot interaction and safety. Their major contributions include the development of ChairX, a robotic exoskeleton chair that supports industrial workers in crouched postures, and a self-reconfigurable floor-cleaning robot trialed in a public food court—both demonstrating practical, real-world applications. Wijegunawardana has advanced complete coverage path planning (CCPP) through risk-aware reinforcement learning and FMEA-based strategies, addressing safety and hazard mitigation in cleaning robots. Their work on vision-based dirt distribution mapping using deep learning further enhances robotic efficiency. With over 86 citations across seven papers, their research has significant impact, particularly in industrial ergonomics and autonomous cleaning. Notable achievements include insights from autonomy trials and a scoping review on exoskeletons for manual handling, highlighting their breadth in wearable robotics. Wijegunawardana’s innovative approach to reconfigurable systems—from exercising companions to cleaning robots—positions them as a key contributor to safer, more adaptive robotic solutions for everyday tasks.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1ChairX: A Robotic Exoskeleton Chair for Industrial Workers24 citations · 2019
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- 3Risk-Aware Complete Coverage Path Planning Using Reinforcement Learning12 citations · 2025
- 4FMEA‐Based Coverage‐Path‐Planning Strategy for Floor‐Cleaning Robots11 citations · 2023
- 5Vision-based dirt distribution mapping using deep learning9 citations · 2023
- 6Exoskeletons for Manual Handling: A Scoping Review7 citations · 2023
- 7Reconfigurable Robotic Exercising Companion2 citations · 2024