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Dr. Bhavani Rao R.

Dean, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences (Amritapuri & Coimbatore) | Director, Amrita Multi-Modal Applications using Human Computer Interactions (AMMACHI Labs), Amritapuri | Director, Center for Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality, Amritapuri | UNESCO Chair on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment | Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Amritapuri | Program Director, Women's Empowerment Initiatives, Mata Amritanandamayi Math

Qualification: PG, Ph.D
bhavani@am.amrita.edu
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Bio

Dr. Bhavani Rao R. is the Dean of the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. She is also the Director of two Research Centers: Amrita Multi-Modal Applications using Human Computer Interactions (AMMACHI Labs) and the Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality. She has been appointed as India’s UNESCO Chair on Gender Equality since 2016, and has served as the Coordinator of the Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment Working Group of Civil20, the official Engagement Group of G20 dedicated to civil society.

Since 2009, she has spearheaded numerous field and research projects, funded by both international and national institutions, including UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, UNESCO), the Government of India (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Education, Department of Science & Technology), affiliated institutions such as the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and international organizations. Her work is centered upon empowering and enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities, with a special focus on women and girls in rural areas.

This empowerment is achieved through the provision of vocational and life skills, supported by cutting-edge technologies, including AI, robotics, haptics and virtual reality. To this day, more than 300,000 women have benefited from these projects in both India and Africa. Dr. Bhavani’s work also includes engaging men for gender equality, and she has pioneered the training of over 30,000 paramilitary and police personnel in India on mental health and gender conversations.

She is the author of over 100 publications and patents, including two books published with UNESCO (“Braided River: the Universe of Indian Women in Science” and “Transforming Mentalities: Gender Masculinities in India”). Her significant contributions to the field have earned her numerous awards and recognitions.

Ph. D. Thesis Details

  • Title: A Case Study Based Investigation into Effective Humanitarian Operations in Natural Disasters: Implications for Theory and Practice.
    A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy under the faculty of interdisciplinary studies by Bhavani Rao. R.
    Supervisors: Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh, Dr. Santosh Mahapatra

 

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Relevance of Data Analytics in Fisheries: Unveiling Insights for Sustainable Management – A Systematic Literature Review

Cite this Research Publication : Lukambagire Isaac, Matovu Baker, Bhavani R Rao, Meltem Alkoyak Yildiz, S. N. Remya, Relevance of Data Analytics in Fisheries: Unveiling Insights for Sustainable Management-A Systematic Literature Review,2023

Year : 2022

The Role of Robotics in Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals-The Experts’ Meeting at the 2021 IEEE/RSJ IROS Workshop [Industry Activities]

Cite this Research Publication : Vincent Mai, Bram Vanderborght, Tamás Haidegger, Alaa Khamis, Niraj Bhargava,
Dominik B.O. Boesl, Katleen Gabriels, An Jacobs, AJung Moon, Robin Murphy, Yasushi Nakauchi, Edson Prestes, Bhavani Rao R., Ricardo Vinuesa, Carl-Maria Mörch, "The Role of Robotics in Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—The Experts’ Meeting at the 2021 IEEE/RSJ IROS Workshop [Industry Activities]," in IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 92-107, March 2022, doi: 10.1109/MRA.2022.3143409.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2020

Towards synergistic women’s empowerment-transformative learning framework for TVET in rural India

Cite this Research Publication : S. Sheshadri, Coley, C., Devanathan, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Towards synergistic women’s empowerment-transformative learning framework for TVET in rural India”, Journal of Vocational Education & Training 1-23., 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Vocational Education & Training

Year : 2020

Vulnerability mapping: A conceptual framework towards a context-based approach to women’s empowerment

Cite this Research Publication : C. M. Gressel, Rashed T., Maciuika, L. Aswati, Sheshadri, S., Coley, C., Kongeseri, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Vulnerability mapping: A conceptual framework towards a context-based approach to women’s empowerment”, World Development Perspectives, 100245., 2020.

Publisher : World Development Perspectives

Year : 2019

Design of a bi-manual haptic interface for skill acquisition in surface mount device soldering

Cite this Research Publication : J. James, Rao R. Bhavani, and Neamtu, G., “Design of a bi-manual haptic interface for skill acquisition in surface mount device soldering”, Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, 2019

Publisher : Emerald Publishing Limited

Year : 2018

Games for Community Development and Problem Solving: A Multi-Site Case Study

Cite this Research Publication :
S. Kongeseri, Sheshadri, S., Coley, C., Muir, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Games for Community Development and Problem Solving: A Multi-Site Case Study”, Advanced Science Letters, vol. 24, pp. 2358–2361, 2018

Publisher : Advanced Science Letters

Year : 2018

Exploring Digital Tool for Participatory Rural Appraisal Activities

Cite this Research Publication : H. J., Kongeseri, S., .M.Menon, B., V, S. J., P, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Exploring Digital Tool for Participatory Rural Appraisal Activities”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 119, no. 12, pp. 2787-2810, 2018

Publisher : International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics

Year : 2018

Evaluating Digital India through National Digital Literacy Mission in Kalliyur Panchayath

Cite this Research Publication : V. R. Rajeev, Nisanth M. Pillai, Radhakrishnan, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Evaluating Digital India through National Digital Literacy Mission in Kalliyur Panchayath”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 119, no. 15, pp. 1943-1954, 2018

Publisher : International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics

Year : 2018

Bilateral human-in-the-loop tele-haptic interface for controlling a robotic manipulator

Cite this Research Publication : J. James, Davis, D., Gokulnath, K., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Bilateral human-in-the-loop tele-haptic interface for controlling a robotic manipulator”, International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation , vol. 6, no. 2-3, pp. 104-119, 2018

Publisher : International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation

Year : 2018

Awareness and Effectiveness of Educational Schemes for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes in Coimbatore District

Cite this Research Publication : A. Radhakrishnan, Pillai, N. M., Rao R. Bhavani, Gutjahr, G., and Prof. Prema Nedungadi, “Awareness and Effectiveness of Educational Schemes for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes in Coimbatore District”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, vol. 119, pp. 1933-1941, 2018

Publisher : International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Academic Press.

Year : 2017

Annex 3. Attendance of the Workshop (Speakers and Observers)

Cite this Research Publication : W. Switzerlan Arber, Allende, J., Rao R. Bhavani, Prof. Prema Nedungadi, Archer, M. U. K., Arancibia, L. Colombia, Basu, K., Blamont, J. France, Coppens, Y. France, Hillis, D. W., Holman, J. U. K., Hugonnier, B. France, Koizumi, H. Japan, Lee, Y. Cheong Mal, Léna, M. France, Palmeyro, E. Argentina, Pasquinelli, E. France, Léna, P. France, Lu, M. China, Ramanathan, V., Ross, C., Sachs, J., Samroo, M. Pakistan, Sánchez-Sorondo, M. Vatican, Terán, G. Spain Sán, Singer, W., Strauss, S. Israel, Suñol, I. Colombia, Tobechi, A. Nigeria, Tomlinson, S. U. K., and Turkson, P. K. A., “Annex 3. Attendance of the Workshop (Speakers and Observers)”, Children and Sustainable Development, p. 429, 2017.

Publisher : Children and Sustainable Development,

Year : 2017

Contextualizing ICT Based Vocational Education for Rural Communities: Addressing Ethnographic Issues and Assessing Design Principles

Cite this Research Publication :
K. P. Sachith, Gopal, A., Muir, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Contextualizing ICT Based Vocational Education for Rural Communities: Addressing Ethnographic Issues and Assessing Design Principles”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), vol. 10514 LNCS, pp. 3-12, 2017

Publisher : Lecture Notes in Computer Science

Year : 2016

Comparative Study of Potential Field and Sampling Algorithms for Manipulator Obstacle Avoidance In Robot Work Space

Cite this Research Publication : A. V, ES, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Comparative Study of Potential Field and Sampling Algorithms for Manipulator Obstacle Avoidance In Robot Work Space”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications (IJCTA), vol. 9, no. 33, pp. 71-78, 2016

Publisher : International Journal of Control Theory and Applications .

Year : 2016

Speed analysis of DC motor under load and no load condition using CHR based PID and LQR optimal controller

Cite this Research Publication : G. Seeja, Saisudha, V., Manikutty, G., Rao R. Bhavani, and V. Pillay, R., “Speed analysis of DC motor under load and no load condition using CHR based PID and LQR optimal controller”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, vol. 9, pp. 7387-7394, 2016

Publisher : Serials Publications

Year : 2016

RFID based-human localization in robot-cells for a better shared workspace interaction

Cite this Research Publication : S. Krishna, Rahul, E. S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “RFID based-human localization in robot-cells for a better shared workspace interaction”, CSI Transactions on ICT, vol. 4, pp. 37–43, 2016.

Publisher : CSI Transactions on ICT.

Year : 2016

Participatory Game Design for Life Skills in Rural India: A Multisite Case Study

Cite this Research Publication : S. Kongeseri, Sheshadri, S., Muir, A., Coley, C., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Participatory Game Design for Life Skills in Rural India: A Multisite Case Study”, 2016

Year : 2016

Analysis of speed control of DC motor using LQR method

Cite this Research Publication : V. Saisudha, Seeja, G., V. Pillay, R., Manikutty, G., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Analysis of speed control of DC motor using LQR method”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, vol. 9, pp. 7377-7385, 2016

Publisher : International Journal of Control Theory and Applications,

Year : 2013

Issues in the User Interface Design of a Content Rich Vocational Training Application for Digitally Illiterate Users

Cite this Research Publication : O. Jamie, Nagarajan, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Issues in the User Interface Design of a Content Rich Vocational Training Application for Digitally Illiterate Users”, International Journal of Social Science and Engineering, vol. 7, pp. 269–275, 2013

Publisher : World Academy of Science and Technology

Year : 2013

Design and analysis of a parallel haptic orthosis for upper limb rehabilitation

Cite this Research Publication : Ra Sooraj, Akshay, Na, Jeevan, T. Gb, and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and analysis of a parallel haptic orthosis for upper limb rehabilitation”, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 5, pp. 444-451, 2013

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering and Technology

Conference Paper

Year : 2021

Experimental Evaluation of Motor Skills in Using Jigsaw Tool for Carpentry Trade

Cite this Research Publication : S. Deepu, Vysakh S., T. Mohan, H., Ramesh, S., and Bhavani, R. R., “Experimental Evaluation of Motor Skills in Using Jigsaw Tool for Carpentry Trade”, in Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems (ICTIS- 2020), Singapore, 2021.

Publisher : Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems (ICTIS- 2020), Springer Singapore, Singapore.

Year : 2019

Influencing hand-washing behaviour with a social robot: Hri study with school children in rural india

Cite this Research Publication : A. Deshmukh, ,, Unnikrishnan, R., Ramesh, S., Anitha, P., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Influencing hand-washing behaviour with a social robot: Hri study with school children in rural india.”, in 2019 28th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), pp. 1-6. IEEE, 2019.

Publisher : IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication.

Year : 2018

Design and Validation of a Low Cost Wearable Assistive Device for Carrying Bulk Load

Cite this Research Publication : R. S. Vishnu, K, R., Maurin, A., T, H. Mohan, Renjith Mohan, and Bhavani, R. R., “Design and Validation of a Low Cost Wearable Assistive Device for Carrying Bulk Load”, in International Conference on Advances in Materials & Manufacture Applications (IConAMMA 2018), 2018.

Publisher : International Conference on Advances in Materials & Manufacture Applications (IConAMMA 2018) .

Year : 2017, 2018

Design and fabrication of a low-cost rice transplanting machine

Cite this Research Publication : R. Krishnan, Vishnu, R. S., Mohan, T. H., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and fabrication of a low-cost rice transplanting machine”, in Proceedings - 2017 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development, TIAR 2017, 2018

Publisher : 2017 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Developmen.

Year : 2018

Virtual reality learning environments for vocational education: A comparison study with conventional instructional media on knowledge retention.

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Babu, Krishna, S., Unnikrishnan, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Virtual reality learning environments for vocational education: A comparison study with conventional instructional media on knowledge retention.”, in Proceedings - IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2018, 2018

Publisher : Proceedings - IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies,

Year : 2018

UAV based security system for prevention of harassment against woman

Cite this Research Publication : R. Mohan, Raj, C. V., Aswathi, P., and Rao R. Bhavani, “UAV based security system for prevention of harassment against woman”, in 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies, ICICICT 2017, 2018

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies,

Year : 2018

Technology Acceptance, Sociocultural Influence and Gender Perception of Robots: A Human Robot Interaction Study with Naive Users in Rural India

Cite this Research Publication : A. Deshmukh, Krishna, S., Akshay, N., Vilvanathan, V., Sivaprasad, J. V., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Technology Acceptance, Sociocultural Influence and Gender Perception of Robots: A Human Robot Interaction Study with Naive Users in Rural India”, in RO-MAN 2018 - 27th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, 2018

Publisher : RO-MAN 2018 - 27th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication.

Year : 2018

Tangible user interface for sanitation education in rural India : design and preliminary observations

Cite this Research Publication : R. Unnikrishnan and Rao R. Bhavani, “Tangible user interface for sanitation education in rural India : design and preliminary observations”, in Proceedings - IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2018, 2018

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Year : 2018

A sensor framework for human-robot collaboration in industrial robot work-cell

Cite this Research Publication : G. Anand, Rahul, E. S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “A sensor framework for human-robot collaboration in industrial robot work-cell”, in 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies, ICICICT 2017, 2018

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies, ICICICT 2017

Year : 2018

Scratching Out Problems: Exploring the Use of Computational Thinking for Social Work in Rural India

Cite this Research Publication : P. Anitha, Babu, S. K., R, U., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Scratching Out Problems: Exploring the Use of Computational Thinking for Social Work in Rural India”, in 2018 IEEE Tenth International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E), Chennai, India, 2018

Publisher : IEEE, Chennai, India

Year : 2018

Performance categorization for personalized learning in vocational training simulators

Cite this Research Publication : P. Aswathi, Menon, B. M., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Performance categorization for personalized learning in vocational training simulators”, in Proceedings - IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2018, 2018

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Year : 2018

An Experimental Study of Force Involved in Manual Rebar Bending Process

Cite this Research Publication : S. Deepu, Vishnu, R. S., Harish, M. T., and Rao R. Bhavani, “An Experimental Study of Force Involved in Manual Rebar Bending Process”, in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2018.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

Experimental Evaluation of the Dynamic Performance of Ingeniously developed Wearable Assistive Device

Cite this Research Publication : J. Nanda, Vishnu, R. S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Experimental Evaluation of the Dynamic Performance of Ingeniously Developed Wearable Assistive Device”, in Technological innovations in ICT for agriculture and Rural Development (TIAR 2018), 2018.

Publisher : Technological innovations in ICT for agriculture and Rural Development

Year : 2018

Design, observe and tinker: A constructionist approach to introduce maker skills in rural schools

Cite this Research Publication : N. Akshay, Sugunan, N., Muraleedharan, A., Natarajan, A., Aswathi, P., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design, observe and tinker: A constructionist approach to introduce maker skills in rural schools”, in Proceedings - IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2018, 2018

Publisher : Proceedings - IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies.

Year : 2018

Design and Validation of a Low-Cost Wearable Assistive Device for Carrying Back Loads

Cite this Research Publication : R. S. Vishnu, Rahul, K., Maurin, A., Harish, M. T., Mohan, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and Validation of a Low-Cost Wearable Assistive Device for Carrying Back Loads”, in Materials Today: Proceedings, 2018

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2018

Design and validation of a 3-wire demonstration device for programming industrial manipulator

Cite this Research Publication : M. Michael, Rahul, E. S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and validation of a 3-wire demonstration device for programming industrial manipulator”, in 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies, ICICICT 2017, 2018

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies,

Year : 2018

Design and modelling of a cable driven cart-rail robot for farm automation

Cite this Research Publication : A. V. David, Mohan, H. T., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and modelling of a cable driven cart-rail robot for farm automation”, in 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies, ICICICT 2017, 2018

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies,

Year : 2018

Characterization of expertise to build an augmented skill training system for construction industry

Cite this Research Publication : D. Sasi, Mohan, H. T., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Characterization of expertise to build an augmented skill training system for construction industry”, in Proceedings - IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2018, 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings - IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies,

Year : 2018

Bilateral tele-haptic interface for controlling a robotic manipulator

Cite this Research Publication : D. Dhivin, Jose, J., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Bilateral tele-haptic interface for controlling a robotic manipulator”, in 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies, ICICICT 2017, 2018

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies,

Year : 2018

All aboard for the joy of making! teaching user centered design and tinkering to middle school children in India

Cite this Research Publication : V. Susmitha, Akshay, N., Vennila, V., Muraleedharan, A., Nair, R., Alekh, V., M. Yildiz, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “All aboard for the joy of making! teaching user centered design and tinkering to middle school children in India”, in Proceedings - IEEE 9th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2018, 2018

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Year : 2018

Aim for the sky: Fostering a Constructionist learning environment for teaching maker skills to children in India

Cite this Research Publication : V. Alekh, Susmitha, V., Vennila, V., Muraleedharan, A., Nair, R., Alkoyak-Yildiz, M., Akshay, N., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Aim for the sky: Fostering a Constructionist learning environment for teaching maker skills to children in India”, in ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 2018

Publisher : ACM International Conference Proceeding Series.

Year : 2018

Adult Women’s Empowerment: Learning through peer teaching in ICT enhanced courses around employment skills and social issues in Indian villages

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani and Strauss, S., “Adult Women’s Empowerment: Learning through peer teaching in ICT enhanced courses around employment skills and social issues in Indian villages”, in Proceedings of INTED2018 Conference 5th-7th March 2018, Valencia, Spain, 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings of INTED2018 Conference.

Year : 2017

Control of Quadrotors Using Neural Networks for Precise Landing Maneuvers.

Cite this Research Publication : U. S. Ananthakrishnan, Akshay, N., Gayathri Manikutty, and Bhavani, R. R., “Control of quadrotors using neural networks for precise landing maneuvers”, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 517, pp. 103-113, 2017.


Publisher : Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Springer Verlag,

Year : 2016, 2017

Haptics enhanced multi-tool virtual interfaces for training carpentry skills

Cite this Research Publication :
J. Jose, Unnikrishnan, R., Marshall, D., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Haptics enhanced multi-Tool virtual interfaces for training carpentry skills”, in International Conference on Robotics and Automation for Humanitarian Applications, RAHA 2016 - Conference Proceedings, 2017

Publisher : International conference on Robotics Automation For Humanitarian applications.

Year : 2017

A tweezer haptic interface for training surface mount device assembly

Cite this Research Publication : N. Amritha, Jose, J., Rahul, E. S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “A tweezer haptic interface for training surface mount device assembly”, in HAVE 2017 - IEEE International Symposium on Haptic, Audio-Visual Environments and Games, Proceedings, 2017

Publisher : HAVE 2017 - IEEE International Symposium on Haptic, Audio-Visual Environments and Games, Proceedings

Year : 2017

A system design for solid waste management: A case study of an implementation in Kerala

Cite this Research Publication : L. M. Goris, Harish, M. T., and Rao R. Bhavani, “A system design for solid waste management: A case study of an implementation in Kerala”, in TENSYMP 2017 - IEEE International Symposium on Technologies for Smart Cities, 2017

Publisher : TENSYMP 2017 - IEEE International Symposium on Technologies for Smart Cities

Year : 2017

Serious game on recognizing categories of waste, to support a zero waste recycling program

Cite this Research Publication : B. M. Menon, Unnikrishnan, R., Muir, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Serious game on recognizing categories of waste, to support a zero waste recycling program”, in 2017 IEEE 5th International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health, SeGAH 2017, 2017

Publisher : 2017 IEEE 5th International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health

Year : 2017

Semi automatic rubber tree tapping machine

Cite this Research Publication : N. R. Arjun, Soumya, S. J., Vishnu, R. S., and Bhavani, R. R., “Semi automatic rubber tree tapping machine”, in International Conference on Robotics and Automation for Humanitarian Applications, RAHA 2016 - Conference Proceedings, 2017.

Publisher : International Conference on Robotics and Automation for Humanitarian Applications, RAHA 2016 - Conference Proceedings,

Year : 2017

Search and rescue operations using robotic Darwinian particle swarm optimization

Cite this Research Publication : A. S. Kumar, Manikutty, G., Rao R. Bhavani, and Couceiro, M. S., “Search and rescue operations using robotic Darwinian particle swarm optimization”, in 2017 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics, ICACCI 2017, 2017.

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics,

Year : 2017

A Novel Approach for Training Crane Operators: Serious Game on Crane Simulator

Cite this Research Publication : A. K. George, McLain, M. L., Kamal Bijlani, Jayakrishnan, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “A Novel Approach for Training Crane Operators: Serious Game on Crane Simulator”, in Proceedings - IEEE 8th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2016, 2017, pp. 116-119.

Publisher : Proceedings - IEEE 8th International Conference on Technology for Education,

Year : 2017

Naturalistic gestures based Human Robot Interaction on a UGV for outdoor use

Cite this Research Publication : S. Gopi, Muir, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Naturalistic gestures based Human Robot Interaction on a UGV for outdoor use”, in 2017 1st International Conference on Electronics, Materials Engineering and Nano-Technology, IEMENTech 2017, 2017

Publisher : 2017 1st International Conference on Electronics, Materials Engineering and Nano-Technology,

Year : 2017

Low cost mechanical assistive aid for workers carrying head loads

Cite this Research Publication : K. Rahul, S. Vishnu Rajendran, and Rao R. Bhavani, “Low cost mechanical assistive aid for workers carrying head loads”, in 2017 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development (TIAR), 2017

Publisher : 2017 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development .

Year : 2017

Identification of an effective learning approach to landmine detection

Cite this Research Publication : N. Ajithkumar, Aswathi, P., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Identification of an effective learning approach to landmine detection”, in 2017 1st International Conference on Electronics, Materials Engineering and Nano-Technology, IEMENTech 2017, 2017

Publisher : 2017 1st International Conference on Electronics, Materials Engineering and Nano-Technology,

Year : 2017

Identification and evaluation of performance parameters for RE-BAR bending training simulator

Cite this Research Publication : B. M. Menon, Aswathi, P., Deepu, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Identification and evaluation of performance parameters for RE-BAR bending training simulator”, in 8th International Conference on Computing, Communications and Networking Technologies, ICCCNT 2017, 2017.

Publisher : 8th International Conference on Computing, Communications and Networking Technologies,

Year : 2017

Follow me robot using Bluetooth-based position estimation

Cite this Research Publication : B. V. Pradeep, Rahul, E. S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Follow me robot using Bluetooth-based position estimation”, in 2017 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics, ICACCI 2017, 2017

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics,

Year : 2017

Design of a novel Three-Finger haptic grasping system: Extending a Single point to Tripod grasp

Cite this Research Publication : R. Rahul, Jose, J., Harish, M. T., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design of a novel Three-Finger haptic grasping system: Extending a Single point to Tripod grasp”, in ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 2017

Publisher : ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Year : 2017, 2018

Design and fabrication of a low-cost rice transplanting machine

Cite this Research Publication : R. Krishnan, Vishnu, R. S., Mohan, T. H., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and fabrication of a low-cost rice transplanting machine”, in Proceedings - 2017 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development, TIAR 2017, 2018

Publisher : 2017 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Developmen.

Year : 2017

Comparative empirical usability assessment of two HRI input devices for a mobile robot

Cite this Research Publication : V. S. Mallan, Gopi, S., Muir, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Comparative empirical usability assessment of two HRI input devices for a mobile robot”, in 4th IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Computing and Control, ISPCC 2017, 2017

Publisher : 4th IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Computing and Control,

Year : 2017

Collaborative Game Based Learning of Post-Disaster Management: Serious Game on Incident Management Frameworks for Post Disaster Management

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Babu, McLain, M. L., Kamal Bijlani, Jayakrishnan, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Collaborative Game Based Learning of Post-Disaster Management: Serious Game on Incident Management Frameworks for Post Disaster Management”, in Proceedings - IEEE 8th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2016, 2017

Publisher : Proceedings - IEEE 8th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2016, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Year : 2017

A cable driven parallel robot for coconut farm

Cite this Research Publication : T. Narayanan, S. Vishnu Rajendran, Rao R. Bhavani, and Vashista, V., “A cable driven parallel robot for coconut farm”, in 2017 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), 2017

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics.

Year : 2017

Design and fabrication of a low-cost rice transplanting machine

Cite this Research Publication : R. Krishnan, S. Vishnu Rajendran, Mohan, T. H., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and Fabrication of a Low-cost Rice Transplanting Machine”, in 2017 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development (TIAR), 2017

Publisher : 2017 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development

Year : 2016

Serious Game on Flood Risk Management

Cite this Research Publication : P. Meera, McLain, M. L., Kamal Bijlani, Jayakrishnan, R., and Rao, B. R., “Serious Game on Flood Risk Management”, in Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications, New Delhi, 2016, pp. 197–206.

Publisher : Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications, Springer India, New Delhi.

Year : 2016

Of elephants and nested loops: How to introduce computing to youth in rural india

Cite this Research Publication : R. Unnikrishnan, Amrita, N., Muir, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Of elephants and nested loops: How to introduce computing to youth in rural india”, in Proceedings of the The 15th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children, 2016

Publisher : Proceedings of the The 15th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children

Year : 2016

Localization and Mapping Using Statistical Image Processing Methods

Cite this Research Publication : Maya Menon, Udupa, G., Nair, G. J., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Localization and Mapping Using Statistical Image Processing Methods”, in International Conference on Advancements in Automation Robotics and Sensing (ICAARS), India, 2016.

Publisher : International Conference on Advancements in Automation Robotics and Sensing.

Year : 2016, 2017

Haptics enhanced multi-tool virtual interfaces for training carpentry skills

Cite this Research Publication :
J. Jose, Unnikrishnan, R., Marshall, D., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Haptics enhanced multi-Tool virtual interfaces for training carpentry skills”, in International Conference on Robotics and Automation for Humanitarian Applications, RAHA 2016 - Conference Proceedings, 2017

Publisher : International conference on Robotics Automation For Humanitarian applications.

Year : 2016

Game Based Learning to Reduce Carbon Foot Print

Cite this Research Publication : U. V. Archana, Rajeshwaran, A., McLain, M. L., Kamal Bijlani, Rao, B., and Jayakrishnan, R., “Game Based Learning to Reduce Carbon Foot Print”, in Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications, New Delhi, 2016, pp. 89–98.

Publisher : Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications, Springer India, New Delhi.

Year : 2016

Design and testing of a semi automatic rubber tree tapping machine (SART)

Cite this Research Publication : S. J. Soumya, S. Vishnu Rajendran, Arjun, R. N., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and testing of a semi automatic rubber tree tapping machine (SART)”, in IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference 2016, R10-HTC 2016 - Proceedings, 2016.

Publisher : IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference 2016, R10-HTC 2016 - Proceedings, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Year : 2016

Design and development of balance training platform and games for people with balance impairments

Cite this Research Publication : N. Amritha, Mahima, M. M., Namitha, K., Unnikrishnan, R., Harish, M. T., Ravi, M. D. Sankaran, and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and development of balance training platform and games for people with balance impairments”, in 2016 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), Jaipur, India, 2016.

Publisher : 2016 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics .

Year : 2016

Bridging the skill gap using vocational training simulators: Validating skill assessment metrics

Cite this Research Publication : P. Aswathi, Amritha, N., Namitha, K., Akshay, N., Balu, M. M., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Bridging the skill gap using vocational training simulators: Validating skill assessment metrics”, in 2016 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), Jaipur, India, 2016.

Publisher : 2016 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics .

Year : 2016

Design and testing of a semi automatic rubber tree tapping machine (SART)

Cite this Research Publication : S. J. Soumya, S. Vishnu Rajendran, Arjun, R. N., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and testing of a semi automatic rubber tree tapping machine (SART)”, in IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference 2016, R10-HTC 2016 - Proceedings, 2016

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Year : 2015

Training India’s first female toilet builders: An argument for improving sanitation through women empowerment and social inclusion

Cite this Research Publication : C. Coley, Sheshadri, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Training India’s first female toilet builders: An argument for improving sanitation through women empowerment and social inclusion”, in 2015 International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), 2015.

Publisher : 2015 International Conference on Sustainable Development

Year : 2015

Gamification to enhance Learning using Gagne’s learning model

Cite this Research Publication : R. Sreelakshmi, McLain, M., Rajeshwaran, A., Rao R. Bhavani, Jayakrishnan, R., and Kamal Bijlani, “Gamification to enhance Learning using Gagne's learning model”, in 2015 6th International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT), 2015

Publisher : 2015 6th International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies

Year : 2015

Game based learning to reduce carbon footprint regarding food style

Cite this Research Publication : U. V. Archana, Rajeshwaran, A., McLain, M. L., Kamal Bijlani, Rao R. Bhavani, and Jayakrishnan, R., “Game based learning to reduce carbon footprint regarding food style”, in Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications, 2015.

Publisher : Communication and Applications

Year : 2015

Ensuring training-transfer and personal performance after TVET: A strategy within the rural, Indian context for post-training engagement of TVET students for long-term success.

Cite this Research Publication : C. Coley, Sheshadri, S., Karanayil, L., Bonin, S., Dr. Sriram Devanathan, and Rao R. Bhavani, “Ensuring training-transfer and personal performance after TVET: A strategy within the rural, Indian context for post-training engagement of TVET students for long-term success.”, in International Conference on Emerging Trends In TVET : Vision 2025, 2015.

Publisher : International Conference on Emerging Trends In TVET .

Year : 2015

Community Centric Vocational Education: A Strategy for Implementation of Computerized TVET Delivery in Rural India

Cite this Research Publication : S. Sheshadri, Coley, C., Jagadeesh, S., Kongeseri, S., Devanathan, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Community Centric Vocational Education: A Strategy for Implementation of Computerized TVET Delivery in Rural India”, in International Conference on Emerging Trends In TVET : Vision 2025, 2015.

Publisher : International Conference on Emerging Trends In TVET :

Year : 2014

Learning Elementary Physics Though Haptic Simulations

Cite this Research Publication : J. Jose, Akshay, N., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Learning Elementary Physics Though Haptic Simulations”, in Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Advances in Applied Computing, New York, NY, USA, 2014

Publisher : Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Advances in Applied Computing, ACM, New York

Year : 2014

Haptic simulations for training plumbing skills

Cite this Research Publication : J. Jose, Unnikrishnan, R., Marshall, D., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Haptic simulations for training plumbing skills”, in Haptic, Audio and Visual Environments and Games (HAVE), 2014 IEEE International Symposium on, 2014

Publisher : IEEE International Symposium

Year : 2014

Do It Yourself Educational Kits for Vocational Education and Training

Cite this Research Publication : R. Ranjith, Akshay, N., Unnikrishnan, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Do It Yourself Educational Kits for Vocational Education and Training”, in Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Advances in Applied Computing, New York, NY, USA, 2014

Publisher : Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Advances in Applied Computing, ACM, New York

Year : 2013

TryStrokes: Learning on a digital canvas to paint in the real world

Cite this Research Publication : J. Jose, Ramesh, S., Akshay, N., and Rao R. Bhavani, “TryStrokes: Learning on a digital canvas to paint in the real world”, in Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite (GHTC-SAS), 2013 IEEE, 2013, pp. 68-73

Publisher : Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite

Year : 2013

Soft Circuits for Livelihood and Education in India

Cite this Research Publication : M. Minsky, Akshay, N., Amritha, N., Anila, S., Nair, A. C., Gopalan, A., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Soft Circuits for Livelihood and Education in India”, in FabLearn 2013, USA, 2013

Publisher : FabLearn

Year : 2013

A physiotherapy toolkit using video games and motion tracking technologies

Cite this Research Publication : R. Unnikrishnan, Moawad, K., and Rao R. Bhavani, “A physiotherapy toolkit using video games and motion tracking technologies”, in c2013 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite, GHTC-SAS 2013, Trivandrum, Kerala, 2013, pp. 90-95

Publisher : c2013 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite

Year : 2013

A Physiotherapy toolkit using motion tracking and haptic devices

Cite this Research Publication : R. Unnikrishnan, Moawad, K., and Rao R. Bhavani, “A Physiotherapy toolkit using motion tracking and haptic devices”, in IEEE Global Humanitarian Conference , 2013.

Publisher : IEEE Global Humanitarian Conference

Year : 2013

Design and evaluation of a Haptic simulator for vocational skill Training and Assessment

Cite this Research Publication : N. Akshay, Deepu, S., Rahul, E. S., Ranjith, R., Jose, J., Unnikrishnan, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and evaluation of a Haptic simulator for vocational skill Training and Assessment”, in Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2013 - 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE, 2013.

Publisher : IECON 2013 - 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE

Year : 2012

MoVE: Mobile vocational education for rural India

Cite this Research Publication : N. Akshay, Sreeram, K., Anand, A., Venkataraman, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “MoVE: Mobile vocational education for rural India”, in Proceedings - 2012 IEEE International Conference on Technology Enhanced Education, ICTEE 2012, Kerala, 2012

Publisher : ICTEE 2012

Year : 2012

Augmented vocational tools using real time audiovisual feedback for psychomotor skill training

Cite this Research Publication : N. Akshay, Deepu, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Augmented vocational tools using real time audiovisual feedback for psychomotor skill training”, in Proceedings - 2012 IEEE International Conference on Technology Enhanced Education, ICTEE 2012, Kerala, 2012

Publisher : ICTEE

Year : 2010

Vocational education technology: rural India

Cite this Research Publication :
Rao R. Bhavani, Sheshadri, S., and Unnikrishnan, R., “Vocational education technology: rural India”, in Proceedings of the 1st Amrita ACM-W Celebration on Women in Computing in India, 2010.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 1st Amrita ACM-W Celebration on Women in Computing in India

Year : 2010

Virtual soldering environment using touch and gesture for engineering labs education

Cite this Research Publication : Ca Venkittarayan, a, J., Gopal, VaMadan, Kartikkumar, Ra, Nitin, B. Sa, Madan, Na, Rajamani, Kb, Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, Bijlani, Bb, and Rao R. Bhavani, “Virtual soldering environment using touch and gesture for engineering labs education”, in TechSym 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE Students' Technology Symposium, Kharagpur, 2010, pp. 206-210.

Publisher : TechSym 2010

Year : 2010

Virtual Media Enhanced Vocational Education Curriculum

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani, Rajamani, K., Kamal Bijlani, Achuthan, K., Sreedha, N., Nithyanandan, V., Rahul, J., and Sheshadri, S., “Virtual Media Enhanced Vocational Education Curriculum”, in 2010 Second International Conference on Computer Research and Development (ICCRD), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June, 2010, pp. 280-284.

Publisher : 2010 Second International Conference on Computer Research and Development (ICCRD), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June,

Year : 2009

Virtual Fabric Paint Environment using Touch and Gesture for Vocational Training

Cite this Research Publication : N. Gupta, Yogeshwara, K., Kumar, R. N. Vinay, Bisht, R. Singh, Ginnela, Y., Rajamani, K., Kamal Bijlani, Krishnasree Achuthan, and Rao R. Bhavani, “Virtual Fabric Paint Environment using Touch and Gesture for Vocational Training”, in Haptic Audio visual Environments and Games, 2009. HAVE 2009. IEEE International Workshop on, 2009.

Publisher : IEEE International Workshop

Year : 2009

E-Learning in Social Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Kamal Bijlani, Pai, C., and Rao R. Bhavani, “E-Learning in Social Applications”, in EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, 2009

Publisher : EdMedia

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2018

Significance of Haptic Feedback in Learning Lathe Operating Skills

Cite this Research Publication : A. Chandran, E.S, R., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Significance of Haptic Feedback in Learning Lathe Operating Skills”, 2018 IEEE Ninth International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E). pp. 97-101, 2018

Publisher : IEEE Ninth International Conference on Technology for Education.

Year : 2018

Design and Emotional evaluation of Pepe Jr: A cost effective platform for HRI studies

Cite this Research Publication : Sugunan, N., Krishna, ,, ,, ,, ,, K, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and Emotional evaluation of Pepe Jr: A cost effective platform for HRI studies”, International Confernece on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics(DISCOVER 2018). 2018.

Publisher : International Confernece on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics.

Year : 2016

Human-In-The-Loop Industrial Robot Control by 3DOF Haptic Device

Cite this Research Publication : K. Gokulnath, Jose, J., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Human-In-The-Loop Industrial Robot Control by 3DOF Haptic Device”, International conference on Advancements in Automation robotics & sensing. (ICAARs 16) . Springer, 2016.

Publisher : International conference on Advancements in Automation robotics & sensing.

Year : 2016

Haptics enhanced multi-tool virtual interfaces for training carpentry skills

Cite this Research Publication : J. Jose, Unnikrishnan, R., Marshall, D., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Haptics enhanced multi-tool virtual interfaces for training carpentry skills”, International conference on Robotics & Automation For Humanitarian applications (RAHA 2016). Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India, 2016

Publisher : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Year : 2013

Rethinking Representation and Relationship: Issues in the UI design for a content rich vocational training application for digitally illiterate populations

Cite this Research Publication : J. Otelsberg, Akshay, N., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Rethinking Representation and Relationship: Issues in the UI design for a content rich vocational training application for digitally illiterate populations”, International Conference on Education and Education Technology. Barcelona, 2013.

Publisher : International Conference on Education and Education Technology

Book Chapter

Year : 2018

Role of ICT in Enhancing Scale, Quality, and Reach of TVET in India

Cite this Research Publication : A. Balakrishnan, Sheshadri, S., Nagarajan, A., Unnikrishnan, R., Kongeseri, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Role of ICT in Enhancing Scale, Quality, and Reach of TVET in India”, in Handbook of Vocational Education and Training: Developments in the Changing World of Work, S. McGrath, Mulder, M., Papier, J., and Suart, R., Eds. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018, pp. 1–19

Publisher : Springer International Publishing.

Year : 2018

Bimanual Haptic Simulator for Training Hand Palpation and Lumbar Puncture

Cite this Research Publication : J. Jose and Rao R. Bhavani, “Bimanual Haptic Simulator for Training Hand Palpation and Lumbar Puncture”, in Haptic Interaction AsiaHaptics 2016. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol. 432, S. Hasegawa, Konyo, M., Kyung, K. - U., Nojima, T., and Kajimoto, H., Eds. Singapore: Springer, Singapore (Springer book series), 2018.

Publisher : Haptic Interaction AsiaHaptics 2016. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Springer, Singapoor.

Year : 2017

Addressing the First Teachers: Education and Sustainable Development for Children, Families and Communities Through Vocational Education, Technology and Life Skills Training for Women

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani, Sheshadri, S., and Maciuika, L. Aswati, “Addressing the First Teachers: Education and Sustainable Development for Children, Families and Communities Through Vocational Education, Technology and Life Skills Training for Women”, in Children and Sustainable Development: Ecological Education in a Globalized World, A. M. Battro, Léna, P., Sorondo, M. Sánchez, and von Braun, J., Eds. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2017, pp. 319–334

Publisher : Children and Sustainable Development: Ecological Education in a Globalized World, Springer International Publishing, Cham

Patents

Year : 2020

Automated Drone for Harvesting Produce

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani, “Automated Drone for Harvesting Produce”, U.S. Patent US Patent 10,5554602020.

Publisher : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,

Year : 2019

Protective Packaging and Delivery

Cite this Research Publication : M. Anand, ,, Kanthimathi, S., and Rao R. Bhavani, “Protective Packaging and Delivery”

Publisher : India 202041018365. USA 16/917,354

Year : 2018

A Virtual Reality Based System for Training Rebar Bending Skills

Cite this Research Publication : , Rao R. Bhavani, Sasi, D. D., Gayathri Manikutty, Muraleedharan, A., Menon, B. M., Padmavilochanan, A., and Sugunan, N., “A Virtual Reality Based System for Training Rebar Bending Skills”, 2018.

Publisher : (2018)

Year : 2015

A Drone Aircraft for Harvesting Coconuts

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani, “A Drone Aircraft for Harvesting Coconuts”, U.S. Patent 5319/CHE/20152015.

Publisher : U.S. Patent 5319/CHE/20152015.

Year : 2014

A Progressive Computer Simulated Haptic Training System for Bar Bending Skills

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani, Sankar, S., Radhakrishnan, U., and Sangiorgio, M., “A Progressive Computer Simulated Haptic Training System for Bar Bending Skills”, U.S. Patent 4548/CHE/20142014.

Publisher : U.S. Patent 4548/CHE/20142014.

Year : 2014

Balance Monitoring and Training System

Cite this Research Publication : D. Ravi Sankaran, Radhakrishnan, U., Nagarajan, A., Thettemmel, H. Mohan, and Rao R. Bhavani, “Balance Monitoring and Training System”, U.S. Patent 4724/CHE/20142014.

Publisher : U.S. Patent 4724/CHE/20142014.

Year : 2013

Coconut Tree Clumber

Cite this Research Publication : R. Kannan and Rao R. Bhavani, “Coconut Tree Clumber”, U.S. Patent 4794/CHE/20132013

Publisher : U.S. Patent 4794/CHE/20132013.

Year : 2013

Progressive Training Assistance Device and System for Advanced Vocational Skill Training and Assessment

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani, Freeman, J., Nagarajan, A., and Milan, S., “Progressive Training Assistance Device and System for Advanced Vocational Skill Training and Assessment”, U.S. Patent 5106/CHE/20132013.

Publisher : Number 5106/CHE/2013, India (2013)

Year : 2013

Vocational Education Portal

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani, Otelsberg, J. Sara, and Venkataraman, R., “Vocational Education Portal”, U.S. Patent 61/838,034-provisional, 14/283,587-NP2013.

Publisher : U.S. Patent 61/838,034-provisional, 14/283,587-NP2013.

Year : 2013

System and method for delivering haptic force feedback with cable and moving capstan drive mechanism

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R. Bhavani, “System and method for delivering haptic force feedback with cable and moving capstan drive mechanism”, U.S. Patent US 13/465,6462013.

Publisher : U.S. Patent US 13/465,6462013.

Year : 2013

COCONUT TREE CLIMBER

Cite this Research Publication : R. Kannan and Rao R. Bhavani, “COCONUT TREE CLIMBER”, U.S. Patent 4794/CHE/20132013.

Publisher : Number 4794/CHE/2013, India (2013)

Year : 2013

Robotic Machine for Climbing Coconut Trees And Harvesting Coconuts

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. R. Rajesh Kannan, Rao R. Bhavani, “Robotic Machine for Climbing Coconut Trees and Harvesting Coconuts”, 4794/CHE/2013 Patent 452646 Granted on September 19, 2023


Year : 2010

A system and method for delivering haptic force feedback with cable and moving cap- Stan mechanism

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugam Murugappan, Nagarajan, A., Bijlani, B., and Rao R. Bhavani, “A system and method for delivering haptic force feedback with cable and moving cap- Stan mechanism”, U.S. Patent 3082/CHE/20102010.

Year : 2010

A System and Method for Delivering Haptic Force Feedback with Cable and Moving Capstan Drive Mechanism

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugam Murugappan, Nagarajan, A., Bijlani, B., and Rao R. Bhavani, “A system and method for delivering haptic force feedback with cable and moving cap- Stan mechanism”, U.S. Patent 3082/CHE/20102010.

Journal

Year : 2016

Speed analysis of DC motor under load and no load condition using CHR based PID and LQR optimal controller. International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, 9(15).

Cite this Research Publication : “Speed analysis of DC motor under load and no load condition using CHR based PID and LQR optimal controller. International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, 9(15).”. 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Control Theory and Applications,

Qualification
  • 2019: Ph. D. Interdisciplinary Studies
    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
  • 1996: M. S. Radiation Oncology Physics
    Wayne State University, Detroit, USA
  • 1993: M. S. Physics
    University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • 1991: B. Sc. Physics
    Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher learning, India
Positions Held
S.No. Positions held Name of the Institute From To
1. Dean – School of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India till date
1. UNESCO Chair in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India October – 2016 till date
2. Director – the Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kerala, India August – 2016 till date
3. Director– Ammachi Labs Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kerala, India 2009 till date
4. Chair Person – Graduate Program-Master of Social Work Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2017 till date
5. Principal Investigator – Jivamritam-Installation of NUF filters in flood-affected areas of Kerala, joint project with Consulate of Israel, Bengaluru and Tel Aviv Israel Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2018 2019
6. Principal Investigator -Women in Sustaining Environment, a joint project with Consulate of Israel, Bengaluru and Tel Aviv Israel 2019 2020
7. Principal Investigator, UNDEF-Women Empowerment-Community Sanitation through Democratic Participation Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2017 2019
8. Chair Person – Graduate Program in Robotics and Automation Engineering Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2014 2017
9. Principal investigator – Research in Humanitarian Robotics Technology for Rural Applications Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2016 2017
10 “Reaching the Unreached: Skills Development Policies and the Promise of ICT – A Scoping Study from India and South Africa.” Funded by NORRAG, Switzerland Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2016 2017
11. Principal Investigator -Simulator development for Larsen & Tubro (L&T) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2016 till date
12. Principal Investigator – National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) – Develop Pilot course on Fitter Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2016 2017
13. Pilot training of Optical Fiber Splicer course for Common Service Centers (CSC Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2017 2018
14. Principal Investigator, Technological Innovations for a Scientific Tomorrow. Research on Industrial and Humanitarian robotics for the Indian Context Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2015 2016
15. Principal Investigator, Women Empowerment Project Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2012 2014
16. Project lead, Mobile Vocational Education Project Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2011 2014
17. Principal Investigator, Sakshat Amrita Vocational Education Project Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2009 2012
18. Director, Amrita Multimedia and Multimedia Productions Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 2001 2009
19. Creative Director, Multimedia Productions Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India 1996 2004
20. Product Analyst Learning Ways, Cambridge MA USA 1995 1996
Awards
S.No. Name of Award Awarding Agency Year
1 Women Empowerment Forum 2019
2 50 Education Innovative Leaders 2019
3 Bhoomika Award for her invaluable contribution to society 2019
4 Featured in IEEE Spectrum wrt Water carrying Robots in Rural Areas 2018
5 Martha Farrell Foundation Finalist 2018
6 Martha Farrell Foundation Finalist 2017
7 Best Paper Award ICICICT 2017 2017
8 Best Poster Award, RAHA 2016 2016
9 Featured in NITI Aayog Newsletter 2016
10 Best Paper Award ICSD 2015 2015
11 Facebook Internet.org innovations award 2015
12 IT Excellence Appreciation Award Computer Society of India 2013
13 Power to Empower Award CII& National Skills Development Corporation, Award for the best idea on Skill Development in the southern region of India. NSDC 2013
14 Top 10 Young Social Innovators of India Action for India Forum Invited speaker at the Action India Forum 2012 held at IIT, Delhi. 2012
15 E-India Award E-India, Govt. of India Recipient of an award in the digital literacy category for the SAVE project being titled as a most innovative project in the country 2010
Patents
Year of Publication Title
2020 Rao R. Bhavani, “Automated Drone for Harvesting Produce”, U.S. Patent US Patent 10,5554602020.
2015 Rao R. Bhavani, “A Drone Aircraft for Harvesting Coconuts”, U.S. Patent 5319/CHE/20152015.
2014 D. Ravi Sankaran, Radhakrishnan, U., Nagarajan, A., Thettemmel, H. Mohan, and Rao R. Bhavani, Balance Monitoring and Training System”, U.S. Patent 4724/CHE/20142014.
2014 Rao R. Bhavani, Sankar, S., Radhakrishnan, U., and Sangiorgio, M., A Progressive Computer Simulated Haptic Training System for Bar Bending Skills, U.S. Patent 4548/CHE/20142014.
2013 Rao R. Bhavani, “Robotic Machine for Climbing Coconut Trees and Harvesting Coconuts”, 2013.
2013 Rao R. Bhavani, Freeman, J., Nagarajan, A., and Milan, S., “Progressive Training Assistance Device and System for Advanced Vocational Skill Training and Assessment”, U.S. Patent 5106/CHE/20132013.
2013 R. Kannan and Rao R. Bhavani, “Coconut Tree Clumber”, U.S. Patent 4794/CHE/20132013.
2013 Rao R. Bhavani, Otelsberg, J. Sara, and Venkataraman, R., “Vocational Education Portal”, U.S. Patent 61/838,034-provisional, 14/283,587-NP2013.
2013 Rao R. Bhavani, “System and method for delivering haptic force feedback with cable and moving capstan drive mechanism”, U.S. Patent US 13/465,6462013.
2010 Shanmugam Murugappan, Akshay Nagarajan, Bhavani Bijlani, Rao R. Bhavani, “A system and method for delivering haptic force feedback with cable and moving cap- Stan mechanism“, Number 3082/CHE/2010, India (2010)
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