Narendiran Anandan

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, University of Klagenfurt

Papers

Total Citations

137

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About

Narendiran Anandan is a leading innovator in capacitive sensing technology, with a research focus on displacement measurement, tactile sensing, and smart transducers for robotic and industrial applications. His most influential work, “A Wide-Range Capacitive Sensor for Linear and Angular Displacement Measurement” (2017, 123 citations), introduced a novel cylindrical sensor capable of simultaneously measuring both linear and angular shaft displacements over a broad range—a breakthrough for precision motion control. Building on this foundation, Anandan has advanced robotic manipulation through his development of wireless capacitive tactile sensor arrays (2023, 8 citations), designed to enable sensitive, delicate grasping of unknown and arbitrarily shaped objects, addressing critical uncertainties in cluttered environments. His practical impact extends to heavy industry, as demonstrated in his design and evaluation of a capacitive smart transducer for a forestry crane gripper (2023, 6 citations), which enhances safety by preventing accidental drops of bulky loads. By integrating proximity and tactile sensing, Anandan’s work bridges the gap between theoretical sensor design and real-world robotic dexterity, making him a key contributor to safer, more intelligent automation.