Publications
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
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 : 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 : 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
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
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
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
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 : 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 : 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
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
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
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 : 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 : 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
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 : 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
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
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
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
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
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 : 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
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 : 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 : 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 : 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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 : 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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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 : 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 : 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
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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
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 : 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 : 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
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
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 : 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,
Dean – School of Social and Behavioural SciencesAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India till date1.
UNESCO Chair in Gender Equality and Women’s EmpowermentAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, IndiaOctober – 2016till date
Director– The Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender EqualityAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kerala, IndiaAugust – 2016till date3.
Director– Ammachi LabsAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kerala, India2009till date4.
Chair Person – Graduate Program-Master of Social WorkAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2017till date5.
Principal Investigator – Jivamritam-Installation of NUF filters in flood-affected areas of Kerala, joint project with Consulate of Israel, Bengaluru and Tel Aviv IsraelAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India201820196.
Principal Investigator -Women in Sustaining Environment, a joint project with Consulate of Israel, Bengaluru and Tel Aviv Israel 201920207.
Principal Investigator, UNDEF-Women Empowerment-Community Sanitation through Democratic ParticipationAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India201720198.
Chair Person – Graduate Program in Robotics and Automation EngineeringAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India201420179.
Principal investigator – Research in Humanitarian Robotics Technology for Rural ApplicationsAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2016201710“Reaching the Unreached: Skills Development Policies and the Promise of ICT – A Scoping Study from India and South Africa.” Funded by NORRAG, SwitzerlandAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2016201711.
Principal Investigator -Simulator development for Larsen & Tubro (L&T)Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2016till date12.
Principal Investigator – National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) – Develop Pilot course on FitterAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2016201713.Pilot training of Optical Fiber Splicer course for Common Service Centers (CSCAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2017201814.
Principal Investigator, Technological Innovations for a Scientific Tomorrow. Research on Industrial and Humanitarian robotics for the Indian ContextAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2015201615.
Principal Investigator, Women Empowerment ProjectAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2012201416.
Project lead, Mobile Vocational Education ProjectAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2011201417.
Principal Investigator, Sakshat Amrita Vocational Education ProjectAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2009201218.
Director, Amrita Multimedia and Multimedia ProductionsAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India2001200919.
Creative Director, Multimedia ProductionsAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India1996200420.
Product Analyst Learning Ways, Cambridge MA USA1995199
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 Martha
5, Farrell Foundation Finalist 2018,
6, Farrell Foundation Finalist 2017,
7, Best Paper Award ICICICT 2017,
8, Best Poster Award, RAHA 2016Featured in NITI Aayog Newslettern 2016
9, Best Paper Award ICSD 2015,
10, Facebook Internet.org innovations award 2015
11, IT Excellence Appreciation Award Computer Society of India2013<M
12, Power to Empower Award CII&
13, National Skills Development Corporation Award for the best idea on Skill Development in the southern region of India.
14, Top 10 Young Social Innovators of India Action for India Forum Invited speaker at the Action India Forum 2012 held at IIT, Delhi.
15, E-India Award E-India,
16, 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
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-NP2013.2013Rao 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/CHE2010, India (2010)