Sarangi P. Parikh
Papers
7
Total Citations
201
H-Index
5
About
Sarangi P. Parikh is a robotics and human-robot interaction researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of assistive and intelligent robotic systems. Best known for pioneering the SMARTCHAIR project, Parikh developed and evaluated a computer-controlled wheelchair platform featuring a shared autonomy framework that balances user agency with safety — a landmark contribution that has garnered over 160 citations across multiple publications. This work, which integrates sensor suites, autonomous behaviors, and adaptive control levels, remains a foundational reference in assistive robotics and wheelchair technology. Beyond assistive mobility, Parikh has explored diverse dimensions of human-robot interaction, including gesture-based communication systems for military and covert applications, touch interface optimization through haptic feedback, and the role of verbal and nonverbal cues in cooperative manipulation tasks involving human teams. His hybrid deliberative/reactive architecture for robot navigation further demonstrates his breadth across planning and control paradigms. Collectively, Parikh's research bridges autonomous systems with human-centered design, emphasizing usability, safety, and intuitive control. His contributions span nearly a decade of foundational work that continues to inform researchers developing intelligent assistive technologies and collaborative robotic systems.
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- 2Usability Study of a Control Framework for an Intelligent Wheelchair53 citations · 2006
- 3Human robot interaction and usability studies for a smart wheelchair19 citations · 2004
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- 5HYBRID DELIBERATIVE/REACTIVE ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION6 citations · 2005
- 6Can robots recognize common Marine gestures?4 citations · 2010
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