S. Saravana Perumaal

Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai Medical College

Papers

Total Citations

212

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About

Dr. S. Saravana Perumaal is a leading researcher in industrial robotics and automated manufacturing, with a primary focus on optimizing robotic manipulators for high-speed, precision tasks. His most significant contributions lie in the development of advanced trajectory planning algorithms, particularly for pick-and-place operations—a critical, non-value-added activity in assembly lines. His seminal 2013 work, "Automated Trajectory Planner of Industrial Robot for Pick-and-Place Task," has garnered 148 citations, establishing a foundational framework for generating smooth, time-optimal paths that enhance robot efficiency and accuracy. Building on this, Dr. Perumaal introduced the "Synchronized Trigonometric S-Curve Trajectory for Jerk-Bounded Time-Optimal Pick and Place Operation" (43 citations), a novel approach that minimizes mechanical stress and vibration by limiting jerk, thereby improving precision in point-to-point applications like machine loading and spot welding. More recently, his 2017 paper on "Vision Based Pose Estimation of Multiple Peg-in-Hole for Robotic Assembly" (21 citations) extends his work into vision-guided assembly, tackling the complex challenge of aligning multiple components with high accuracy. Through these contributions, Dr. Perumaal has significantly advanced the capabilities of industrial robots, enabling faster, smoother, and more reliable automation that directly impacts manufacturing productivity and quality.