L Mukunthan

KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology

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Dr. L. Mukunthan is a pioneering researcher in robotics and medical automation, with a focused expertise in tele-presence systems for healthcare. His most impactful work, "Tele-Presence Robot for Medical Assistance in Hospitals" (2021), has garnered 9 citations and addresses critical challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, Dr. Mukunthan developed a visual interactive tele-presence robot capable of remotely monitoring patient body temperature, delivering medicines per physician instructions, and autonomously disinfecting floors and beds in isolation wards—all while minimizing human exposure to contagion. This contribution exemplifies his broader research into assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, and intelligent automation for clinical environments. By integrating real-time sensing, mobility, and remote control, his work directly enhances patient care and infection control in hospitals. Dr. Mukunthan’s innovations hold significant promise for pandemic preparedness and the future of contactless medical assistance, positioning him as a key figure in the intersection of robotics and public health.