Prithvi Krishna Chittoor
Papers
5
Total Citations
19
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3
About
Prithvi Krishna Chittoor is a rising robotics researcher whose work focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems for precision agriculture, public health, and urban environmental management. His research integrates sensor fusion, autonomous navigation, and machine learning to create practical solutions for labor-intensive and hazardous tasks. Chittoor’s most notable contribution is the development of KOALA, a modular dual-arm robot designed for automated precision pruning in landscape maintenance, which addresses critical labor shortages in agriculture. He also pioneered the Boa Fumigator, an autonomous mobile robot for mosquito control that uses prioritized path planning and sensor fusion to reduce human exposure to harmful chemicals during fumigation. His work on urban pest management further advances these concepts by combining precision fumigation with robotics. Chittoor has also explored the use of generative AI in robotic design trade studies, demonstrating innovative approaches to system development. With his most cited papers accumulating over 19 citations since 2024, Chittoor is establishing himself as a forward-thinking engineer whose research directly addresses pressing societal challenges in food production and public health.
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- 2Boa Fumigator: An Intelligent Robotic Approach for Mosquito Control4 citations · 2024
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