Papers
12
Total Citations
315
H-Index
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About
Mrudul Chellapurath is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of biomechanics, bioinspired design, and underwater robotics. His research centers on developing legged underwater robots that mimic the locomotion strategies of marine animals — particularly crabs — to enable low-disturbance seabed exploration and environmental monitoring. His most influential contribution, "Bioinspired underwater legged robot for seabed exploration with low environmental disturbance" (2020), has garnered over 200 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in the field of aquatic legged robotics. Chellapurath has made significant strides in understanding crab punting dynamics, translating biological insights from species like *Pachygrapsus marmoratus* into functional robotic gaits and control frameworks. His work extends beyond locomotion into applied environmental challenges, including marine sediment sampling for microplastic analysis and plastic pollution surveys, demonstrating a strong commitment to conservation-driven robotics — a vision he articulates in his 2023 paper on bioinspired robots fostering nature conservation. Across propulsion mechanisms, crash-landing morphology, and station-keeping performance, Chellapurath consistently bridges biological observation with practical engineering, making his research portfolio both scientifically rigorous and meaningfully impactful for ocean science and sustainability.
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- 2Bioinspired robots can foster nature conservation30 citations · 2023
- 3Analysis of Station Keeping Performance of an Underwater Legged Robot20 citations · 2021
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- 7Surveying and cleaning plastic pollution in the sediment: SILVER+ approach10 citations · 2019
- 8Underwater soft jet propulsion based on a hoberman mechanism5 citations · 2018
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