Vinay Avasthi

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

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Vinay Avasthi is a prominent researcher at the intersection of cybersecurity and autonomous systems, with a primary focus on securing robotic platforms against emerging digital threats. His landmark 2019 paper, "Cyber security attacks on robotic platforms," has garnered 31 citations and serves as a foundational reference in the field. In this work, Avasthi systematically catalogues vulnerabilities in robotic systems—spanning warehousing, manufacturing, defence, farming, and healthcare—demonstrating how the rapid shift toward automation and optimisation has outpaced security measures. By mapping attack vectors and proposing mitigation strategies, he has provided a critical roadmap for engineers and policymakers. His research underscores the urgent need for robust cyber defences as robots become integral to critical infrastructure. Avasthi’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between traditional cybersecurity and the unique challenges of physical, networked robotic systems, making his work essential reading for students and researchers in robotics, AI safety, and cyber-physical security.