Rajiva Lochan Mohanty

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Rajiva Lochan Mohanty is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the design and analysis of specialized all-terrain vehicles for hazardous environments. His primary research areas include mobile robotics, mechanical design, and autonomous systems for disaster response and planetary exploration. Mohanty’s most notable contribution is the development of a new concept-based six-wheel rocker-bogie robot, a design inspired by NASA’s Mars rovers, which he analyzed for improved stability and maneuverability on rough terrain. This work has garnered 10 citations, establishing a foundation for future off-road robotic platforms. He also co-designed an all-terrain, differential-driven caterpillar-wheeled unmanned fire extinguisher robot, addressing the critical need to minimize human risk in firefighting operations. By integrating tracked and wheeled locomotion, this robot demonstrates a practical solution for navigating debris-filled environments while carrying firefighting equipment. Mohanty’s research is driven by the goal of reducing human life risk in hazardous zones, making his work highly relevant for students and researchers interested in service robotics, rescue automation, and mechanical design innovation.