Sarbari Datta

Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute

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Sarbari Datta’s research centers on the challenging domain of aerial robotics, specifically the attitude stabilization and control of Rotary-Winged Flying Robots (RWFRs) during hover. Her work tackles the inherent complexity of these systems, where nonlinear aerodynamic forces and gravity create conditionally stable dynamics that defy simple mathematical modeling. Datta’s major contributions lie in developing robust feedback controllers that ensure steady hover despite model inaccuracies, a critical step for enabling stable flight in compact, agile flying robots. Her most-cited papers—including “Robust feedback control for attitude stabilization of a Rotary-Winged Flying Robot in hover” (2011) and two 2013 papers on attitude controllers for hovering—each have garnered 2 citations, reflecting foundational work in this specialized niche. By addressing the conditional stability of attitude dynamics, Datta has advanced the practical control of miniaturized rotary-wing platforms, laying groundwork for applications in surveillance, inspection, and autonomous navigation. Her research is particularly valuable for students and engineers seeking to understand the intersection of nonlinear dynamics, control theory, and robotic flight in constrained, real-world environments.