Papers
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Total Citations
473
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About
M. Sreekumar is a prominent robotics and materials engineer whose research spans smart actuator technologies, wall-climbing robotics, and multi-robot systems. He is perhaps best recognized for his authoritative 2007 critical review of shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators in intelligent robotic systems, which has garnered over 210 citations and remains a cornerstone reference in the field. That same year, his complementary review of nonlinear control technologies for SMA actuators (66 citations) further cemented his expertise in addressing the complex hysteresis and nonlinear behavior that make these materials challenging yet promising for robotics applications. Sreekumar has also made significant contributions to electroadhesion technology, with influential work on wall-climbing robots achieving 79 citations and experimental investigations into driving voltage effects on electroadhesion actuators attracting 44 citations. His research portfolio extends into multi-robot formation control, mobile robot navigation, bio-composite materials for lightweight robotic structures, and even biomedical applications of NiTi alloys in orthodontics. This breadth reflects a researcher driven by translating advanced materials science into practical robotic solutions. With a cumulative citation record spanning interdisciplinary domains, Sreekumar stands as a versatile and impactful contributor to intelligent robotics and smart materials engineering.
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- 5Tracking Algorithm Using Leader Follower Approach for Multi Robots24 citations · 2013
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- 9Path Planning of a Material Handling Agent With Novel Locomotion5 citations · 2016
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