Papers
8
Total Citations
130
H-Index
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About
Kunal Pal is a researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of biomedical engineering, assistive technology, and healthcare informatics. His research has made meaningful contributions to the development of intelligent systems designed to improve quality of life for individuals with motor disabilities and to modernize healthcare delivery more broadly. Pal is perhaps best recognized for his highly cited 2021 work on the Internet of Things and robotics in healthcare (74 citations), which examined the transformative potential of emerging technologies in clinical and patient-care settings. This reflects his broader commitment to bridging cutting-edge technology with real-world medical applications. A consistent thread throughout his career has been the engineering of innovative assistive and rehabilitative devices. He has developed wireless control systems driven by electromyography (EMG), electrooculography (EOG), and voice commands, offering hands-free, accessible solutions for differently-abled individuals. His work on Bluetooth, Xbee, and Wi-Fi-based wheelchair control systems further demonstrates his dedication to practical, user-centered design. With contributions spanning tactile image analysis, multimodal assistive systems, and signal processing using discrete wavelet transforms, Pal's portfolio reflects both technical depth and humanitarian purpose — making him a noteworthy figure in rehabilitation engineering and healthcare technology research.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Development of wireless EMG control system for rehabilitation devices18 citations · 2014
- 3Development of a wireless voice control system for rehabilitative devices10 citations · 2014
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- 7Development of EOG and EMG-Based Multimodal Assistive Systems4 citations · 2016
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