Nugroho Atmaja Adhilaga

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Nugroho Atmaja Adhilaga is a researcher whose work bridges robotics, cultural heritage, and accessible technology. His primary research areas include low-cost robotic manipulation, human-robot interaction, and the application of open-source hardware and software to preserve traditional arts. Adhilaga’s most notable contribution is the development of “WayBot,” a low-cost manipulator designed to play Javanese puppets, demonstrating how affordable components like Kinect sensors, Arduino microcontrollers, and MATLAB can be integrated to replicate complex cultural performances. This work, published in 2015, has garnered 2 citations and stands out for its innovative fusion of engineering and cultural preservation. By leveraging the Kinect’s open software architecture, Adhilaga showed how gaming technology could be repurposed for educational and artistic applications, making robotic manipulation more accessible to researchers and hobbyists in developing regions. His approach highlights the potential of low-cost robotics to democratize technology and sustain intangible cultural heritage. Adhilaga’s research continues to inspire projects that combine affordability, creativity, and social impact, offering a compelling model for engineers seeking to address real-world challenges through interdisciplinary innovation.