Shantnav Agarwal

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Shantnav Agarwal is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on biomimetic locomotion and novel motion platforms. His primary research area centers on developing robotic systems that emulate natural skating and gliding motions, with a particular emphasis on continuous contact-based techniques. Agarwal’s major contribution lies in his mathematical modeling of a continuous contact skating technique, where two skates move sideways while simultaneously changing orientation, maintaining constant surface contact. This approach offers a more stable and efficient alternative to traditional legged or wheeled locomotion. His 2021 paper, "Design of Robotic Motion Platform Utilizing Continuous Contact Skating," has garnered 2 citations, establishing a foundational framework for future work in non-traditional robotic mobility. Agarwal’s research has potential applications in search-and-rescue, exploration, and entertainment robotics, where smooth, energy-efficient movement over varied terrains is critical. By bridging biomechanics and robotics, he is helping to expand the repertoire of robotic gaits beyond walking and rolling.