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Dr. P Manamperi is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic systems for civil infrastructure maintenance, with a specific focus on the inspection and repair of steel bridges. His work addresses critical safety and health hazards inherent in traditional bridge maintenance, where human workers are exposed to risks from working at heights, in confined spaces, and handling hazardous materials like lead and asbestos. Dr. Manamperi’s major contributions include the design and development of specialized climbing robots for bridge inspection, as detailed in his 2014 paper (30 citations), which tackles the unique challenges of navigating complex steel structures. Earlier, his 2008 work (21 citations) laid the foundation for a robotic system capable of stripping paint and rust, directly preventing human exposure to dangerous debris. His research on robotic grit-blasting (2011) further explores the engineering challenges of automating this hazardous process. With a combined citation count exceeding 50 for his key works, Dr. Manamperi’s research is highly impactful, offering practical, safer alternatives to manual bridge maintenance. His notable achievement lies in translating complex engineering challenges into viable robotic solutions that protect human workers while extending the lifespan of critical infrastructure.