S. Navaneethasanthakumar

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S. Navaneethasanthakumar is a robotics researcher specializing in mobile robot control and wheel-slip mitigation, with a focus on two-wheeled autonomous systems. Their most-cited work, "Positioning of Two-Wheeled Mobile Robot to Control Wheelslip by Using the Wheel Rotate Planning Technique" (2019), has garnered 31 citations, establishing a foundation for precision locomotion in challenging terrains. This contribution introduces a novel wheel-rotate planning strategy that enhances positional accuracy by dynamically compensating for traction loss—a critical advancement for field robotics and industrial automation. Navaneethasanthakumar’s research bridges control theory and practical mechatronics, offering solutions that improve robot stability and energy efficiency. Their work is particularly influential in the development of agile, low-cost mobile platforms for surveillance, logistics, and agricultural applications. By addressing the persistent challenge of wheel slip, they have provided a framework that enables more reliable autonomous navigation, inspiring subsequent studies in adaptive traction control and sensor fusion. Navaneethasanthakumar’s contributions continue to shape the design of resilient two-wheeled robots, making their research a key reference for engineers and students advancing mobile robotics.