Tharindu Dharmasena

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

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Tharindu Dharmasena is a researcher at the forefront of intelligent robotics, with a primary focus on autonomous systems for agriculture and surveillance. His most impactful work, "Autonomous Cloud Robotic System for Smart Agriculture" (17 citations), addresses the critical global challenge of increasing food production by integrating cloud robotics into agricultural infrastructure. This contribution is particularly significant given that agriculture employs over a quarter of the world’s workforce, and his system proposes a scalable, modern solution to meet rising demand. In parallel, Dharmasena has advanced security technology through his work on "Design and Implementation of an Autonomous Indoor Surveillance Robot based on Raspberry Pi" (7 citations), demonstrating a practical, low-cost approach to deploying robots for routine security sweeps. By leveraging accessible platforms like Raspberry Pi, his research bridges the gap between high-level autonomy and real-world affordability. Dharmasena’s work stands out for its direct societal relevance—targeting food security and safety—while showcasing how cloud computing and embedded systems can drive the next generation of autonomous robots. His contributions offer a compelling blueprint for students and researchers interested in applied robotics, smart agriculture, and cost-effective surveillance solutions.