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Raihan Enjikalayil Abdulkader is a robotics researcher whose work spans autonomous inspection systems, reconfigurable robotics, and AI-driven condition monitoring. His research has made notable strides in advancing robotic solutions for real-world maintenance and cleaning applications, earning over 160 citations across his published works. Abdulkader's most influential contribution is "Sparrow," a magnetic climbing robot designed for autonomous thickness measurement in ship hull maintenance (2020, 50 citations), addressing the safety and efficiency challenges faced by human operators in hazardous inspection environments. Complementing this, his work on autonomous self-reconfigurable floor cleaning robots (2020, 46 citations) and complete area coverage optimization using reconfigurable hTrihex tiling robots (2020, 36 citations) has pushed the boundaries of how robots adapt their morphology to maximize spatial coverage — a persistent challenge in service robotics. His subsequent research explores modelling and control of reconfigurable platforms, novel omnidirectional wheel design, and AI-enabled vibrotactile feedback frameworks for outdoor mobile robot health monitoring. His 2024 work on mass-customized robot morphology design signals a continued commitment to practical, scalable robotic solutions. Overall, Abdulkader's research bridges mechanical innovation and intelligent control to make autonomous robots safer, smarter, and more operationally effective.