Mukul Khanna
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40
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About
Mukul Khanna is a robotics researcher whose work centers on simulation, autonomy, and control systems for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). His most significant contribution is the development of URSim, an open-source 3D underwater simulation framework that integrates the Robot Operating System (ROS) with the Unity3D game engine. This platform enables researchers and engineers to implement, test, and analyze complex autonomous behaviors in realistic underwater environments without the cost and logistical challenges of physical trials. The paper detailing URSim has garnered 40 citations, reflecting its utility as a foundational tool for the underwater robotics community. By lowering barriers to experimentation, Khanna’s work accelerates progress in marine exploration, environmental monitoring, and defense applications. His research exemplifies the power of open-source tools in democratizing access to advanced simulation, making him a notable contributor to the field of field robotics and autonomous systems.
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- 1Open Source Simulator for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles using ROS and Unity3D40 citations · 2019