Bishakh Bhattacharya
Papers
17
Total Citations
290
H-Index
9
About
Bishakh Bhattacharya is a robotics and automation researcher whose work spans structural health monitoring, robotic systems design, and intelligent inspection technologies. His most significant contribution lies in the development of advanced robotic platforms for pipeline inspection, including crawler robots equipped with PVDF sensor-based probes and machine learning-enhanced wavelet analysis for detecting corrosion and fatigue defects in gas pipelines — work that has collectively garnered over 80 citations and addresses critical industrial safety challenges. Bhattacharya has also made notable strides in robotic gripper optimization, applying multiobjective genetic algorithms and piezoelectric modeling to achieve high-precision designs, with his 2015 gripper study becoming his most cited work at 97 citations. His research extends into mobile robotics, including a minimalist step-climbing robot and an aquatic multi-robot lake-cleaning system, demonstrating a broad commitment to applied autonomous systems. More recently, he has explored agricultural robotics through soft gripper design for tomato harvesting and contributed a comprehensive review of tele-manipulators for remote surgery. With a portfolio spanning over two decades, Bhattacharya's work reflects a sustained focus on practical, intelligent robotic solutions for real-world engineering and environmental challenges.
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- 2Pipe Inspection Robots for Structural Health and Condition Monitoring41 citations · 2017
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- 4Analysis and Design of a Minimalist Step Climbing Robot22 citations · 2021
- 5AQUATIC MULTI-ROBOT SYSTEM FOR LAKE CLEANING19 citations · 2013
- 6A review on tele-manipulators for remote diagnostic procedures and surgery16 citations · 2023
- 7Pipe Inspection Robots for Gas and Oil Pipelines12 citations · 2017
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