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Muralindran Mariappan is a pioneering researcher whose work spans medical robotics, brain-machine interfaces, swarm robotics, and educational technology. Best known for his sustained development of OTOROB (Ortho Robot), a cost-effective tele-presence robotic system designed to extend orthopedic surgical expertise to developing countries, Mariappan has demonstrated a consistent commitment to accessible healthcare innovation. His foundational papers on OTOROB's vision systems, navigation methodology, and safety architecture collectively highlight his systems-level engineering approach, earning over 60 citations across that body of work alone. Mariappan has made significant contributions to electroencephalography (EEG)-based brain-machine interfaces, authoring influential reviews on EEG-controlled assistive and mobile robots that have accumulated over 30 citations, helping shape the field's direction for researchers supporting elderly and disabled populations. His work on holonomic mobile robot navigation further demonstrates technical breadth in motion control and positioning systems. More recently, he has explored the intersection of blockchain technology and swarm robotics, addressing critical security and decentralization challenges in multi-robot coordination. Beyond engineering research, his investigation into computational thinking through robotics programming for primary school students reflects a dedication to nurturing the next generation of technologists — making him a uniquely versatile and socially conscious researcher.