Smit Anand

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229

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About

Smit Anand is a leading researcher in construction robotics and automation, with a focus on integrating unmanned ground and aerial vehicles for enhanced data collection and site monitoring. His most-cited work, "An integrated UGV-UAV system for construction site data collection" (2020), has garnered 229 citations, establishing a foundational framework for collaborative robotic systems in civil engineering. Anand’s major contributions include developing sensor fusion algorithms and autonomous navigation strategies that enable seamless coordination between UGVs and UAVs, significantly improving efficiency and safety in construction environments. His research has practical implications for real-time progress tracking, hazard detection, and digital twinning, bridging the gap between robotics and construction management. Beyond this seminal paper, Anand has published extensively on multi-robot systems and site informatics, earning recognition for advancing field robotics in unstructured settings. His work is widely cited by scholars in automation, civil engineering, and computer vision, reflecting its interdisciplinary impact. For students and researchers, Anand’s research offers a compelling model for leveraging robotics to solve real-world infrastructure challenges.