Soheli Farhana

International Islamic University Malaysia

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Soheli Farhana is a pioneering researcher in autonomous robotics, with a focused expertise in multi-agent systems and hexapod locomotion for disaster response. Her work addresses critical challenges in deploying robot teams for hazardous environments, such as earthquake rubble search and de-mining operations. Farhana’s most cited paper, “Walking Hexapod Robot In Disaster Recovery: Developing Algorithm For Terrain Negotiation And Navigation” (2008, 14 citations), introduces algorithms that enable hexapod robots to adaptively traverse complex terrains during life-saving missions. She further advanced the field with her collaborative navigation algorithm for multi-agent robots (2010, 4 citations), which allows multiple robots to coordinate autonomously in reconnaissance tasks, enhancing efficiency and robustness over single-robot approaches. Her innovative “Novel Algorithm for Hexapod Robots Gait Transitions” (2010, 3 citations) enables stable gait switching among robot teams navigating varied terrains—a crucial capability for real-world deployment. Though her citation counts are modest, Farhana’s work is foundational in multi-robot coordination and terrain-adaptive locomotion, directly impacting the design of resilient autonomous systems for emergency response. Her research bridges theoretical robotics with practical, life-saving applications, making her a notable contributor to the field of disaster robotics.