Y. W. R. Amarasinghe
Papers
13
Total Citations
81
H-Index
6
About
Y. W. R. Amarasinghe is a robotics and automation researcher whose work spans microrobotics, bio-inspired systems, and practical robotic engineering solutions. Best known for contributions to magnetically actuated microrobotics, Amarasinghe's highly cited 2022 review on bio-inspired microrobots (20 citations) synthesizes cutting-edge actuation mechanisms that mimic microorganism locomotion, serving as a valuable reference for the microscale robotics community. Complementing this, work on artificial appendages for swimming microrobots in non-Newtonian fluids and multi-microrobot formation techniques demonstrates a deep engagement with the fundamental challenges of microscale manipulation and control. Beyond microrobotics, Amarasinghe has made notable contributions to applied robotics, including the development of a Halbach array-based magnetic wheel crawling robot for hull inspection (13 citations), genetic algorithm-driven optimization for delta robots, and an autonomously guided vehicle designed for hospital environments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research extending into medical robotics — particularly a robotic uterine manipulator for gynecological laparoscopy — highlights a commitment to socially impactful engineering. With a cumulative citation profile reflecting consistent productivity across multiple robotics domains, Amarasinghe represents an emerging researcher bridging theoretical microrobotics with real-world autonomous systems design.
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Top Papers
- 1A Review on the Motion of Magnetically Actuated Bio-Inspired Microrobots20 citations · 2022
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- 7An Artificial Appendage for Swimming Microrobots in Non-Newtonian Fluids4 citations · 2021
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