Nikhil Dhar Dubey

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Total Citations

110

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About

Nikhil Dhar Dubey is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the development of intelligent inspection systems for critical infrastructure. His primary research focus is the design and locomotion of in-pipe inspection robots, addressing the challenge of navigating complex, confined, and often hazardous pipeline environments. Dubey’s most impactful contribution is his comprehensive review paper, "A review on various types of in-pipe inspection robot," which has garnered 103 citations and serves as a foundational reference for researchers and engineers in the field. This work systematically categorizes and evaluates different robotic architectures—from wheeled and tracked to legged and snake-like designs—providing a crucial roadmap for future innovation. He further advances the field with his detailed design study, "Design of Adaptive Wheel Driven Pipeline Inspection Robot," which explores a novel adaptive wheel mechanism to enhance mobility and stability within pipes of varying diameters. Through his synthesis of existing technologies and his own design contributions, Dubey has established himself as a key voice in the push toward more reliable, autonomous, and cost-effective methods for maintaining the world’s aging pipeline networks.