S Kirthika

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S. Kirthika is a forward-looking researcher whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and public health, with a particular focus on deploying disruptive technologies to address real-world crises. Her most cited paper, “Opportunities of Adopting AI-Powered Robotics to Tackle COVID-19” (2021), has garnered 11 citations and stands as a key contribution to the field. In this work, Kirthika systematically explores how AI-driven robotic systems can be leveraged to mitigate the challenges posed by the pandemic—from disinfection and logistics to remote patient monitoring—highlighting their potential to reduce human exposure and enhance healthcare efficiency. By synthesizing technological capabilities with urgent societal needs, she provides a roadmap for integrating autonomous systems into emergency response frameworks. Her research is notable for its timely, application-oriented approach, bridging the gap between cutting-edge robotics and practical deployment in high-stakes environments. Kirthika’s contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in the ethical and operational dimensions of AI in healthcare, as well as those exploring how robotics can be rapidly adapted to serve global health security.