P. Karthikeyan
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About
P. Karthikeyan is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on reconfigurable mechanisms, bio-inspired locomotion, and autonomous systems for public health and infrastructure. His most cited study, “Design, Structural and Kinematic Analysis of Reconfigurable Sewage Cleaning Robot” (2016, 5 citations), addresses the critical need for safer alternatives to manual sewage cleaning—a task that exposes workers to toxic gases and pathogens. By proposing a reconfigurable robotic design, Karthikeyan’s work directly targets occupational health hazards in urban sanitation systems, offering a path toward reducing human risk. More recently, his 2025 paper “Energy-Efficient Bipedal Locomotion Through Parallel Actuation of Hip and Ankle Joints” (2 citations) tackles a fundamental challenge in humanoid robotics: achieving natural, energy-saving gait. By introducing parallel actuation to distribute loads more evenly, he challenges conventional serial architectures and opens new directions for efficient, human-like motion. Though early in citation impact, Karthikeyan’s contributions bridge practical engineering and theoretical kinematics, with clear societal relevance. His research is especially valuable for students and engineers interested in robotics for social good, reconfigurable systems, and energy-efficient mechanical design.
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