Abhinesh Prabhakaran
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2
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31
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About
Abhinesh Prabhakaran is a rising researcher at the intersection of construction safety, robotics, and immersive technology. His work focuses on mitigating risks in increasingly automated construction environments—specifically, how to safely integrate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and construction robots alongside human workers. In his most-cited paper (2024, 29 citations), Prabhakaran developed and tested an immersive virtual reality environment designed to train workers and operators in safe UAV usage on construction sites, offering a scalable, low-risk alternative to real-world training. His earlier work (2023) systematically identified safety risk factors associated with construction robots, laying critical groundwork for understanding human-robot interaction hazards on active job sites. Though early in his career, Prabhakaran’s research is already shaping how the industry approaches safety protocols for emerging technologies. By combining VR simulation with real-world construction scenarios, he provides practical tools for reducing accidents before they occur. His contributions are particularly timely as construction firms worldwide accelerate adoption of automation and robotics.
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- 2Safety risk factors in the use of construction robots2 citations · 2023