Rishi K. Malhan
Papers
28
Total Citations
625
H-Index
16
About
Rishi K. Malhan is a robotics and automation researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic motion planning, additive manufacturing, and intelligent manufacturing systems. His research has made significant contributions to expanding the capabilities of robot-assisted fabrication, earning him over 440 citations across his most influential works. Malhan's landmark 2019 survey on robotics-integrated additive manufacturing (140 citations) established a foundational reference for the field, systematically mapping how robotic technologies can overcome the limitations of traditional AM systems. Complementing this, his work on multi-resolution additive manufacturing demonstrated practical innovations in balancing surface finish quality with build efficiency using extrusion-based systems. A recurring theme in Malhan's research is solving complex motion planning challenges for sophisticated robotic configurations. His algorithms for workpiece placement optimization, synchronized multi-robot trajectory generation, and semi-constrained Cartesian path planning address critical bottlenecks in deploying robots for real-world manufacturing tasks. His work on composite prepreg layup automation and mobile manipulator task assignment further demonstrates his ability to bridge theoretical planning frameworks with applied industrial challenges. More recently, Malhan has extended his expertise toward 3D reconstruction planning and surface disinfection with mobile manipulators, reflecting a broader vision for intelligent, autonomous robotic systems across diverse application domains.
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- 2Automated planning for robotic layup of composite prepreg55 citations · 2020
- 3A Robotic Cell for Multi-Resolution Additive Manufacturing47 citations · 2019
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