Pankaj Sharma

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Total Citations

127

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Pankaj Sharma is a leading researcher in indoor robotics and ultra-wideband (UWB) localization systems. His pioneering work addresses a critical bottleneck in domestic robotics: reliable indoor navigation. His most influential paper, "A UWB based Localization System for Indoor Robot Navigation" (2007), has garnered 127 citations, establishing a foundational approach for using UWB impulse radio (UWB-IR) to overcome the limitations of traditional indoor positioning technologies. By detailing the actual implementation of a complete UWB-IR navigation system, Sharma provided a practical, high-precision alternative to GPS-denied environments. This contribution has been instrumental in advancing autonomous robot movement within homes and warehouses, directly impacting the development of more capable service robots. Through his focused work on UWB-based solutions, Pankaj Sharma has helped bridge the gap between theoretical localization methods and real-world robotic applications, making him a notable figure in the evolution of indoor robotic autonomy.