Nishat Tasnim Newaz
Papers
5
Total Citations
116
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5
About
Nishat Tasnim Newaz is a researcher at the forefront of affordable assistive and service robotics, leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) to create impactful, low-cost solutions. Her primary research areas center on human-robot interaction, IoT-enabled automation, and assistive technology for healthcare and hospitality. Newaz’s most significant contributions include the design and development of the "IoT Waiter Bot," a multifunctional restaurant robot that has garnered 45 citations for its practical, low-cost approach to automation. She has also made a profound impact on healthcare robotics, authoring highly cited works like the "IoT Based Low-Cost Robotic Agent Design for Disabled and Covid-19 Virus Affected People" (34 citations). Her innovative "Snappy Wheelchair," a flex-controlled robotic wheelchair, further demonstrates her commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities. Collectively, her work on smartphone-controlled remote sensing robots for virus-affected individuals has accumulated over 100 citations, highlighting a consistent focus on accessible, real-world applications. Newaz’s research stands out for its direct response to pressing global challenges, from pandemic response to inclusive mobility, establishing her as a key voice in democratizing robotic assistance.
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Top Papers
- 1IoT Waiter Bot: A Low Cost IoT based Multi Functioned Robot for Restaurants45 citations · 2020
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- 4Low-Cost Smartphone-Controlled Remote Sensing IoT Robot12 citations · 2021
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