Karan Puttannaiah
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2
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9
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About
Karan Puttannaiah’s research focuses on the modeling, design, and control of autonomous robotic systems, with a particular emphasis on low-cost, differential-drive ground vehicles. His work is driven by the ambitious long-term vision of deploying fleets of cooperating Flexible Autonomous Machines operating in uncertain environments (FAME). In his two-part landmark study (2017), Puttannaiah systematically addresses critical control objectives for single and multiple vehicle coordination, demonstrating how off-the-shelf components can be leveraged to build accessible, scalable robotic platforms. His contributions bridge theoretical control design with practical implementation, offering foundational insights for multi-agent robotics in unstructured settings. Though his citation counts are modest—5 and 4 citations respectively—these papers represent early, foundational steps toward cost-effective autonomous fleets. Puttannaiah’s work is notable for its emphasis on affordability and real-world deployability, making it particularly relevant for researchers and students interested in accessible robotics, distributed control, and field robotics. His research continues to inspire efforts to democratize autonomous vehicle technology.
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