Karthik Bankapur

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Karthik Bankapur is a researcher at the forefront of intelligent robotic systems, with a primary focus on human-robot interaction, sensor-based automation, and assistive robotics. His work bridges the gap between hardware implementation and simulation, aiming to create practical solutions for real-world challenges. Bankapur’s most notable contribution is his development of a flame sensor-based firefighting assistance robot, which can autonomously navigate accident sites, capture live video, and stream it remotely to aid firefighters. This work, published in 2022, has already garnered 5 citations, highlighting its relevance in emergency response robotics. Additionally, he conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis on hand gesture-controlled robots, surveying 293 documents from 2016 to 2021 to map influential authors, institutions, and research trends in this domain. This study, with 3 citations, provides valuable insights for researchers exploring intuitive control interfaces. Bankapur’s work demonstrates a commitment to advancing robotic assistance in critical applications, combining hardware prototyping with data-driven analysis to inform future innovations. His research not only contributes to safer firefighting operations but also lays groundwork for more accessible human-robot collaboration technologies.