Mrunal Kanti Mishra

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

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Dr. Mrunal Kanti Mishra is a leading researcher in the field of bionic and continuum robotics, with a particular focus on advanced kinematic modeling and real-time control for delicate, human-safe applications. His most significant contribution is the development of a hybrid, real-time kinematic control approach for pneumatically actuated continuum manipulators, a breakthrough that directly addresses the extreme challenge of achieving accurate trajectory tracking in these flexible systems. This work, published in 2022, has already garnered 14 citations, underscoring its immediate impact on the robotics community. Dr. Mishra further advanced the theoretical foundations of the field by employing an elliptic integral approach to model the kinematics of bionic manipulators, providing a more precise mathematical framework for their design. His research extends to the practical evaluation of reconfigurable robotic workspaces and, most recently, to the cutting-edge application of suspended cable-driven parallel robots (SCDPRs) for large-scale construction 3D printing. By tackling the critical issues of cable deformation, sagging, and vibration in SCDPRs through a strain-based Cosserat rod model, Dr. Mishra is paving the way for more scalable and cost-effective automated construction technologies, solidifying his reputation as an innovator at the intersection of soft robotics and manufacturing.