Miftahur Rahman
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105
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About
Miftahur Rahman is a leading researcher in autonomous robotics and intelligent systems for railway infrastructure maintenance, with a particular focus on mobile manipulators, sensor fusion, and 3D reconstruction technologies. His work addresses a critical challenge in the rail industry: reducing human dependency in hazardous, costly, and inefficient maintenance operations by developing sophisticated robotic solutions capable of operating in complex rail environments. Rahman's most impactful contribution is his proposed railway track health assessment framework using 3D reconstruction and robotic vision on mobile manipulators, which has garnered 37 citations since 2023. Complementing this, his development of an autonomous rail-road amphibious robotic system — capable of transitioning between rail and road surfaces — represents a significant engineering breakthrough, accumulating 22 citations. His earlier foundational work on autonomous Railway Inspection and Repair Systems (RIRS), including localisation frameworks and precision investigations, established the theoretical and structural groundwork for these advancements. Collectively accumulating over 100 citations, Rahman's research portfolio spans system design, navigation, sensor fusion, and practical deployment challenges. His comprehensive review on mobile manipulators for smart railway maintenance further demonstrates his role as a thought leader shaping the future of intelligent, AI-driven railway infrastructure management.
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- 3Towards an Autonomous RIRS: Design, Structure Investigation and Framework14 citations · 2021
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