Kaylash Chaudhary

University of the South Pacific

Papers

8

Total Citations

49

H-Index

5

About

Kaylash Chaudhary is a researcher at the forefront of computational robotics and optimization, specializing in robot path planning, motion control, and swarm intelligence algorithms. His work bridges classical and heuristic methods, with a particular focus on enhancing the Firefly Algorithm (FA) for complex combinatorial problems. Chaudhary introduced the novel "Preference-Based Stepping Ahead Firefly Algorithm," which he has successfully applied to both the Single Depot Multiple Travelling Salesman Problem and the Uncapacitated Examination Timetabling Problem, demonstrating the versatility of swarm-based optimization beyond robotics. His highly cited 2020 comparative study on classical versus heuristic path planning approaches (12 citations) established a foundational benchmark in the field. Chaudhary's hybrid ACO-Kinematic model (2022, 7 citations) and his systematic review of robot path planning and motion control (2024) further underscore his impact, offering practical frameworks for smoother, safer autonomous navigation. With recent work integrating neural networks for obstacle avoidance and kinematic equations for motion control, Chaudhary continues to shape intelligent, real-world robotic systems, making his research essential reading for students and engineers advancing autonomous technologies.

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5
H-Index
8
Papers
49
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Face-off - Classical and Heuristic-based Path Planning Approaches
12 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: University of the South Pacific

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