Tharakeshwar Appala
Papers
6
Total Citations
40
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4
About
Tharakeshwar Appala is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design, modeling, and control of mobile robots capable of navigating uneven terrain with minimal slip. His major contributions lie in developing wheeled mobile robots (WMRs) with innovative two-degree-of-freedom suspension mechanisms that allow wheels to tilt laterally, enabling stable, slip-free traversal over rough surfaces. His most cited paper, "A mobile robot with a two-degree-of-freedom suspension for traversing uneven terrain with minimal slip: Modeling, simulation and experiments" (2015), has garnered 15 citations, while his earlier work on a three-wheeled WMR (2012) earned 13 citations. Appala has also explored tip-over stability analysis, ensuring robot safety on uneven ground. More recently, he has ventured into soft robotics, investigating motion control of soft robotic arms using servo motors and their applications in medical and healthcare settings, as seen in his 2025 publications. His research bridges mechanical design and practical experimentation, offering valuable insights for students and engineers interested in mobile robotics, suspension systems, and the emerging field of soft robotics for healthcare.
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- 5Motion control of soft robotic arm through servo motors1 citations · 2025
- 6Soft Robotics for Medical and Healthcare Applications1 citations · 2025