Madhavan Shanmugavel
Monash University Malaysia, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Papers
6
Total Citations
34
H-Index
4
About
Madhavan Shanmugavel’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, autonomous systems, and infrastructure inspection, with a focus on developing practical, real-world solutions. His most notable contribution is the **Robonwire**, a three-armed robot designed to crawl along and inspect power transmission lines, a project that has garnered significant attention in the field. This work is complemented by his proposal of a **cooperative heterogeneous Unmanned Autonomous System** for monitoring power distribution networks, where the Robonwire works alongside aerial drones to perform comprehensive inspections. Shanmugavel’s expertise extends to **bipedal locomotion**, where he designed a simple, lightweight walking robot that replicates human gait, and to **indoor surveillance**, creating autonomous multi-robot teams capable of detecting and approaching intruders. His recent work explores the kinematics of manipulators with parallelogram linkages and uses the RRT* algorithm for efficient task allocation in multi-robot systems. With several papers accumulating over 30 citations, Shanmugavel’s research demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational robotics design to integrated, heterogeneous systems for critical infrastructure monitoring, showcasing a commitment to bridging the gap between laboratory research and deployable technology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robonwire: design and development of a power line inspection robot9 citations · 2013
- 2Bipedal Walking Robot-A Developmental Design8 citations · 2012
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- 4Indoor active surveillance4 citations · 2007
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- 6Task Allocation in a Multi-Robot System Using RRT* Algorithm2 citations · 2024