Pratheek Manjunath

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Pratheek Manjunath is a rising researcher in autonomous systems, specializing in decentralized control and robotic manipulation for defense and field applications. His work addresses critical challenges in deploying unmanned aerial system (UAS) swarms and mobile manipulators in contested, communication-limited environments. In his 2024 paper on dynamic, decentralized task allocation for UAS swarms, he proposes scalable coordination strategies that enable swarms to operate effectively without centralized control—a key requirement for real-world military and disaster response missions. This work has already garnered early citations, reflecting its relevance to the growing field of swarm robotics. In parallel, Manjunath contributed to a data collection scheme for developing future autonomous manipulation systems aimed at Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and hazardous materials handling. This research addresses a critical gap in current autonomous systems, which struggle with dexterous tasks in battlefield conditions where communications are contested. By focusing on practical, high-stakes applications, Manjunath’s work bridges the gap between theoretical swarm intelligence and deployable robotic solutions, positioning him as an emerging voice in autonomous systems for defense and security.