Ranjit Kumar Barai
Papers
25
Total Citations
348
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11
About
Ranjit Kumar Barai is a robotics and control systems researcher whose work spans autonomous locomotion, nonlinear control theory, multi-robot coordination, and IoT-enabled robotic security. He is perhaps best recognized for his pioneering contributions to hydraulically actuated hexapod robotics, most notably through his involvement in developing the COMET series of robots designed for hazardous outdoor operations such as mine detection. His 2006 paper on optimal two-degree-of-freedom fuzzy control for hexapod locomotion remains his most cited work with 60 citations, reflecting the significance of his intelligent control approaches in complex mechanical systems. Barai has made substantial theoretical contributions through his development of block-backstepping control methodologies for underactuated and nonholonomic mechanical systems, with related publications accumulating over 95 citations combined. His 2012 work on leader-follower formation control using artificial potential functions, garnering 37 citations, demonstrates his broader expertise in multi-robot coordination and autonomous navigation. More recently, he has extended his research into cybersecurity for IoT-integrated robotic systems, addressing the growing vulnerabilities in networked robotics environments. Collectively, his body of work — spanning intelligent fuzzy control, advanced nonlinear design techniques, and mobile robot autonomy — has earned him a well-regarded standing in the international robotics research community.
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- 5Hydraulically Actuated Hexapod Robots33 citations · 2013
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- 7Path planning of autonomous mobile robot: A new approach15 citations · 2013
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- 9Block Backstepping Control of the Underactuated Mechanical Systems13 citations · 2016
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