Udaka A. Manawadu
Papers
6
Total Citations
18
H-Index
2
About
Udaka A. Manawadu is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive technology, and industrial automation. Their research spans three key areas: social robotics for therapeutic and educational support, bio-inspired robotic systems, and dexterous manipulation for manufacturing. Manawadu’s most cited work, “A Robotic Companion for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder” (2020, 6 citations), introduces a spherical social robot designed to redirect repetitive behaviors and improve motor skills in children with ASD—a contribution that addresses a critical need in developmental therapy. They have also explored stress reduction in workplace settings, developing companion robots that monitor user behavior and offer calming interventions for professionals working from home. In the industrial domain, Manawadu’s research on object recognition and pose estimation using RGB-D data (2024, 2 citations) enables robotic arms to autonomously manipulate industrial valves, advancing factory automation. Their bio-inspired work includes an interactive robotic fish that alters fish behavior by sensing swarm patterns, demonstrating applications in aquatic therapy and environmental monitoring. With a growing citation record and a portfolio that bridges compassionate care and industrial efficiency, Manawadu is establishing themselves as a versatile innovator in modern robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1A Robotic Companion for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder6 citations · 2020
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- 5A Sociable Robotic Platform to Make Career Advices for Undergraduates2 citations · 2020
- 6A Companion Robot for Reducing Stress and Increasing Workability1 citations · 2024