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Parasar Kodati is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics, specializing in the hydrodynamics and design of micro autonomous underwater vehicles. His work centers on emulating the ostraciiform swimming mode of the boxfish, a creature renowned for its exceptional stability and maneuverability in turbulent waters. Kodati’s major contributions include the development of the Micro Autonomous Robotic Ostraciiform (MARCO), a novel robotic platform that leverages the boxfish’s unique boxy body shape to achieve self-correcting, disturbance-immune trajectories and near-zero turning radius maneuvers. His most cited paper, "Microautonomous Robotic Ostraciiform (MARCO): Hydrodynamics, Design, and Fabrication" (2008, 82 citations), details the core principles behind this innovation. Through experimental studies on tail fin hydrodynamics and body shape design, Kodati has demonstrated how multiple fins can be integrated for superior control in confined spaces. His work, which has accumulated over 139 citations, bridges biology and engineering, offering a robust solution for micro-vehicle navigation in challenging aquatic environments.