Research Interests

This section briefly outlines my various research interests.

Robotics

Robotic Limbs
After my work in prosthetic robotic devices, I have developed a keen desire to develop more and more sophisticated robotic limbs resembling in structure and use to the human limbs. They may not be for use in prosthesis, but can be used to extend capabilities of normal humans.

Humanoid Robots
This can be divided into two sections. One could be a generic design of a humanoid robot modelling the required interfaces between sensors, limbs and the controllers. I would like to design a networked system, not unlike the human neural system, which can transfer data, power, etc. to other components of the humanoid. Once a model has been designed, the rest is electronics and mechanics. The second component of the humanoid robot is the intelligence, which also is a field I would like to work on. Basic human intelligence which shall enable robots to learn.

Mobile Robotics & Multiple Robot Systems
In this field, I am interested in path finding and path planning for mobile robots, task distribution and localization for Multiple Robot Systems. I would like to work on designing Multiple Robot Systems for different applications, with the associated restrictions, like alien terrain mapping and resource collection, or USAR (Urban Search & Rescue).