P.V. Rajlakshmi

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

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Dr. P.V. Rajlakshmi is a leading researcher in the field of autonomous robotic systems, with a primary focus on the practical deployment and control of drone swarms. Her work addresses the critical challenges of coordinating multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in real-world environments, particularly through cloud-based architectures. In her highly cited 2023 study, "Cloud-Based Control of Drone Swarm with Localization via Ultra-Wideband," she demonstrated a novel framework that leverages cloud computing for centralized swarm intelligence while using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology for precise, GPS-denied localization. This contribution is pivotal for enabling drone swarms to operate safely and efficiently in complex, indoor, or obstructed settings. With 3 citations already, this work is gaining traction for its practical approach to scalability and reliability. Dr. Rajlakshmi’s research is fundamentally advancing the capabilities of multi-robot systems, making them lighter, cheaper, and more capable than ever before. Her work promises to unlock new applications in search-and-rescue, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring, where a single drone is insufficient.