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K. Manivelan is a robotics and automation researcher whose work focuses on developing life-saving technologies through intelligent hardware systems. His most notable contribution is the "Autonomous Subsurface Exploration and Extraction System," a groundbreaking 2024 project that addresses the critical challenge of borewell rescue operations. This innovative system integrates a versatile robotic arm with a robotic hook, vacuum pump, and precision control mechanisms, powered by Raspberry Pi or Arduino platforms. By employing Lidar sensors for real-time data acquisition, Manivelan's design enables autonomous subsurface exploration and safe extraction of trapped individuals, significantly reducing human risk in emergency scenarios. With 4 citations already for this recent work, his research demonstrates immediate practical impact in disaster response robotics. Manivelan's contributions exemplify how embedded systems and sensor integration can transform traditional rescue methods, offering scalable, cost-effective solutions for rural and industrial safety applications. His work stands at the intersection of mechatronics, autonomous navigation, and humanitarian engineering, making him a rising voice in applied robotics research.
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