Technology for a Resilient Future

The book addresses the exploration of cutting-edge technological advancements.

This collection encompasses a comprehensive range of peer-reviewed research across nine strategic tracks, including Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Industrial Automation, IoT, and Cyber-Security. Significant focus is placed on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in specialized domains such as Natural Disaster Management, Space Technology, and Medical Device Research. The findings illustrated within these chapters delve into automated digital manufacturing systems, advanced machine vision, and the integration of smart sensors. By highlighting innovations that foster industrial resilience, the book documents how modern control systems and AI-driven methodologies are being deployed to optimize resource management and solve complex real-world problems.

This book is intended for researchers, academic faculty, and postgraduate students specializing in mechatronics, AI, and systems engineering. It is also an essential resource for industry professionals and technical consultants seeking the latest developments in automation, IoT security, and the application of machine learning in high-stakes fields like medicine and disaster recovery.

Shweta Vincent is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechatronics at Manipal Institute of Technology with over 18 years of experience. Her research integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into Industrial IoT and sustainable manufacturing to optimize industrial operations. She is a member of the ITU-T Focus Group on AI for Natural Disaster Management (FG-AI4NDM), where she collaborates on developing AI-based early warning systems and hazard mapping. Her work focuses on applying technological innovations to address global environmental and industrial challenges.

Ramya S. Moorthy is an Assistant Professor at MIT Manipal and the Founder Director of Nimaya Innovations Pvt. Ltd. A University Gold Medalist in M.Tech Robotics and an INSPIRE Fellow, she pioneered "Suprayoga," an IoT-based training system that accelerates psychomotor and cognitive learning for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Recognized with the "Women Transforming India Award 2021" by NITI Aayog and the "Devi Award 2023," her work focuses on leveraging robotics to foster independent living for children with special needs. Her research is widely published in international scientific journals.

Kiran Dasari holds a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Warangal. Currently a faculty member at MIT Manipal, he serves as a Co-Principal Investigator for an ISRO-sponsored Chandrayaan-2 project. With 12 years of research and teaching experience, his expertise spans Microwave Imaging, Remote Sensing, SAR Polarimetry, and Robotics. Dr. Dasari is an IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society member and a reviewer for high-impact journals. He has received multiple best paper awards for his contributions to remote sensing and embedded systems.