Niharika Thakur
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
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Niharika Thakur is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on advancing bilateral teleoperation systems—critical technologies enabling human operators to control remote robots with haptic feedback. Her most-cited paper, "Optimisation of synchronisation control parameters for enhanced bilateral teleoperation system" (2024, 5 citations), tackles a fundamental challenge in this field: the destabilizing effects of communication time delays between master and slave robots. By applying nonlinear optimization techniques to control algorithms, Thakur's research provides practical solutions for achieving precise synchronization in real-world teleoperation scenarios. This work has direct implications for applications ranging from minimally invasive surgery to hazardous environment exploration. While still early in her career, Thakur's contributions address a persistent bottleneck in teleoperation systems—the trade-off between stability and transparency in delayed communication channels. Her approach of systematically optimizing control parameters rather than relying on ad-hoc tuning represents a significant methodological contribution. As teleoperation becomes increasingly vital for remote healthcare, space exploration, and underwater operations, Thakur's research offers a rigorous framework for enhancing system performance and reliability.
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