Utkarsh Tripathi

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Papers

Total Citations

149

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About

Utkarsh Tripathi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of immersive technologies, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and intelligent healthcare systems. His work primarily explores how Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and affective computing can be harnessed to build smarter, more responsive environments—from urban infrastructure to remote clinical care. Tripathi’s most influential contribution, a comprehensive review on VR and AR use-cases for BCI-based applications in smart cities, has garnered 123 citations, establishing a foundational framework for integrating neural control with urban digital twins. In his equally significant work on advancing remote healthcare using humanoid and affective systems (26 citations), he addresses the post-pandemic surge in demand for telemedicine, proposing emotionally-aware robotic platforms that can bridge the gap between physical presence and digital consultation. By combining humanoid robotics with affective sensing, Tripathi’s research offers a tangible path toward more empathetic, accessible, and context-aware remote care. His contributions are shaping how next-generation smart cities and healthcare systems can leverage neural and emotional data to improve quality of life, making him a key voice in the future of human-centered technology.