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Nayan M. Kakoty is a robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work spans underwater robotics, prosthetic hand design, mobile robotics, and human-robot interaction. He has made significant contributions to the field of rehabilitation robotics, particularly through his investigations into electromyography (EMG)-based prosthetic control systems. His research on EMG feature selection for grasp recognition (31 citations) and real-time neuromuscular constraint-based prosthetic hand controllers demonstrates a sustained commitment to restoring functional mobility for amputees. Kakoty's most-cited work, a comprehensive review of underwater robotics navigation and sensing techniques (65 citations), has become an important reference for researchers entering the field, tracing developments from the 19th century to contemporary applications. Beyond rehabilitation, his laboratory has produced innovations in domestic floor-cleaning robots, hazardous gas-sensing mobile platforms, and biomimetic hand gesture learning in humanoid systems. His work on mobile robot navigation inspired by human pedestrian behavior further reflects his interdisciplinary approach bridging neuroscience, control engineering, and autonomous systems. With over 180 cumulative citations across diverse robotics domains, Kakoty has established himself as a versatile and impactful voice in modern robotics research.