Uvais Qidwai

About

Uvais Qidwai is a multifaceted robotics researcher whose work spans assistive technology, educational innovation, and autonomous systems. He has made particularly significant contributions at the intersection of robotics and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), pioneering the use of humanoid robots and robotic toys as therapeutic and educational tools for children with ASD — work that has garnered over 75 citations across multiple studies. His research on leveraging wearable sensors to predict challenging behaviors through heart rate monitoring demonstrates a thoughtful, data-driven approach to improving therapeutic outcomes. Beyond assistive robotics, Qidwai has advanced the field through contributions to swarm robotics for structural health monitoring (35 citations), amphibious quadruped robot design, and intelligent sensor-based obstacle avoidance systems. His IoT-driven railway defect detection work further showcases his versatility across applied domains. Equally passionate about education, Qidwai has championed project-based and contest-driven learning methodologies to engage students in computing and robotics disciplines. His "Fun to Learn" approach (31 citations) reflects a commitment to making STEM education more accessible and inspiring. With a career bridging human-centered design, autonomous systems, and pedagogy, Qidwai stands as a distinctive voice advocating for robotics that genuinely serves human needs.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Humanoid Robot as a Teacher’s Assistant: Helping Children with Autism to Learn Social and Academic Skills

   42 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Reconfigurable swarm robots for structural health monitoring: a brief review

   35 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Fun to learn

   31 citations · 2011
4. 4
   Heart Rate as a Predictor of Challenging Behaviours among Children with Autism from Wearable Sensors in Social Robot Interactions

   24 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Design and Implementation of a Quadruped Amphibious Robot Using Duck Feet

   23 citations · 2019
6. 6
   Intelligent Sensor Network for Obstacle Avoidance Strategy

   14 citations · 2006
7. 7
   Attracting Students to the Computing Disciplines: A Case Study of a Robotics Contest

   14 citations · 2013
8. 8
   Ubiquitous Arabic voice control device to assist people with disabilities

   10 citations · 2012
9. 9
   IoT Based on-the-fly Visual Defect Detection in Railway Tracks

   10 citations · 2020
10. 10
    Robotic toys for autistic children: Innovative tools for teaching and treatment

    10 citations · 2013

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