Sourav Manna
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Sourav Manna is a robotics and embedded systems researcher whose work focuses on real-time sensor integration for autonomous mobile platforms. His most cited paper, "Real-time surface material identification using infrared sensor to control speed of an arduino based car like mobile robot" (2015, 12 citations), introduces a novel approach to enhancing autonomous vehicle safety by enabling a robot to dynamically adjust its speed based on the surface material detected beneath it. This contribution addresses a critical gap in real-time navigation—how to adapt vehicle behavior to changing road conditions without relying on expensive LIDAR or camera systems. By leveraging low-cost infrared sensors and Arduino microcontrollers, Manna demonstrates a practical, scalable solution for surface-aware speed control. His work bridges embedded hardware design with intelligent control algorithms, offering a cost-effective pathway for safer autonomous driving research. While his citation count reflects the niche, early-stage nature of his contributions, Manna’s research is particularly valuable for students and hobbyists exploring accessible robotics, as it emphasizes real-world testing and sensor fusion. His findings remain relevant for projects requiring terrain-adaptive locomotion in mobile robots.
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