Tawanda Mushiri

University of Johannesburg, University of Zimbabwe

Papers

7

Total Citations

43

H-Index

4

About

Tawanda Mushiri is a robotics and automotive safety researcher whose work focuses on integrating intelligent systems into passenger vehicles to address critical health emergencies. His primary research areas include Internet of Things (IoT) architectures, robotic first aid systems, and autonomous emergency response technologies for road traffic incidents. Mushiri’s most impactful contribution is the development of an IoT-enabled robotic first aid system for passenger cars, designed to provide immediate medical assistance when victims lack access to professional care—a concept explored across multiple highly cited papers. His 2019 study on damage patterns in road traffic accidents (11 citations) and his comprehensive literature review on passenger car safety and emergency healthcare (7 citations) have established foundational knowledge in this niche. Beyond vehicular safety, Mushiri has designed specialized robots for firefighting and garbage collection, demonstrating versatility in applied robotics. His work on optimizing robotic arm structures through finite element analysis (2018) showcases his engineering depth. With a 2023 publication on sustainable rescue drone systems, Mushiri continues to push boundaries in emergency medical services, aiming to reduce fatalities through timely, automated intervention.

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H-Index
7
Papers
43
Total Citations
6
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Internet of things architecture for a smart passenger-car robotic first aid system
13 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (5 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of Johannesburg, University of Zimbabwe

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