Omolayo M. Ikumapayi

University of Johannesburg, Afe Babalola University

Papers

8

Total Citations

132

H-Index

5

About

Omolayo M. Ikumapayi is a prolific interdisciplinary researcher whose work spans robotics, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies. With a research portfolio that bridges cutting-edge theory and practical engineering solutions, Ikumapayi has established himself as a significant voice in the future of smart and sustainable manufacturing. His most-cited work, a 2019 study on ZigBee-based adaptive sprinkler irrigation robotics (48 citations), demonstrates his early commitment to applying intelligent automation to real-world challenges. This was complemented by a widely recognized 2020 clinical review on nanotechnology in medical diagnostics (38 citations), showcasing his impressive range across engineering and biomedical domains. His explorations into human-robot collaboration and Industry 4.0 frameworks have further solidified his relevance in contemporary manufacturing discourse, accumulating tens of citations across multiple works. More recently, Ikumapayi has contributed meaningfully to nanomanufacturing, swarm robotics for warehouse automation, and the integration of IoT, big data, and cyber-physical systems in sustainable production environments. His hands-on engineering contributions, including the development of a low-cost 4-DOF robotic arm for waste sorting, reflect a admirable commitment to accessible, practical innovation. Across his body of work, Ikumapayi continues to shape how researchers and engineers envision the factories and technologies of tomorrow.

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Key Achievements

5
H-Index
8
Papers
132
Total Citations
17
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Architectural design and performance evaluation of a ZigBee technology based adaptive sprinkler irrigation robot
48 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 27
🏛 Institutions: University of Johannesburg, Afe Babalola University

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