Sansar Bastola

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Sansar Bastola’s research centers on the modeling and advanced control of robotic systems, with a particular focus on spherical robots and their complex dynamics. His most-cited work, “Super Twisting Sliding Mode Control of Spherical Robot” (2019), addresses a critical challenge in robotics: achieving robust, stable control for pendulum-driven spherical robots. These robots offer exceptional mobility and stability but are notoriously difficult to control due to their nonlinear dynamics and intricate path-planning requirements. Bastola’s contribution lies in applying a super-twisting sliding mode control algorithm—a sophisticated, chattering-free technique—to enhance trajectory tracking and disturbance rejection. This work has garnered 5 citations, reflecting its niche yet growing influence in the field of nonlinear control and mobile robotics. By tackling the gap between theoretical control methods and practical implementation, Bastola’s research provides a foundation for more reliable, agile spherical robots in applications like surveillance, exploration, and autonomous navigation. His work is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the intersection of control theory and unconventional robotic platforms.