Nayan Jyoti Baishya

Waseda University, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

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Nayan Jyoti Baishya is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the design and control of novel mechanisms for mobile robots, particularly those capable of navigating challenging environments like stairs. His key research areas include step-climbing robotics, shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators, and tele-manipulation systems for medical applications. Baishya’s most significant contribution is the development of a minimalist step-climbing robot, detailed in his highly cited 2021 paper (22 citations), which uses a simple two-front-wheel, one-rear-wheel configuration and an actuator to adjust wheelbase length for stair ascent. He further advanced this field by designing an SMA-actuated anti-slip mechanism for step-climbing robots (6 citations), employing a clever combination of Lazy Tong and bi-stable four-bar linkages to clamp onto stair edges. His work on tele-manipulators for remote surgery (16 citations, 2023) demonstrates a broader interest in robotics for healthcare. With over 44 citations across his top papers, Baishya’s research is gaining recognition for its elegant, practical solutions to real-world mobility challenges, bridging the gap between innovative mechanism design and application-driven robotics.