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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Dr. Christopher Coley, Srividya Sheshadri; Devanathan, Sriram

Publisher : Journal of Vocational Education & Training

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Dr. Christopher Coley, Gressel, C. M.; Rashed T.; Maciuika, Laura Aswati; Srividya Sheshadri; Kongeseri, Sreeram

Publisher : World Development Perspectives

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Alekh V; Rahul ES .

Publisher : International Journal of Control Theory and Applications .

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Ra Sooraj, Akshay, Na, Jeevan, T. Gb, and Rao R. Bhavani

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering and Technology

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., G. Seeja, Saisudha, V., Manikutty, G., V. Pillay, R.

Publisher : Serials Publications

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Krishna, Sooraj; Rahul, E. S.

Publisher : CSI Transactions on ICT.

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Kongeseri, Sreeram; Sheshadri, Srividya; Muir, Alexander; Coley, Christopher.

Design and simulation of lunar soft lander

Authors : Dr. Ganesha Udupa, Dr. Pramod Sreedharan, A. Krishnan

Publisher : International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, Serials Publications.

Analysis of speed control of DC motor using LQR method

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., V. Saisudha, Seeja, G., V. Pillay, R., Manikutty, G.

Publisher : International Journal of Control Theory and Applications,

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Dr. Christopher Coley, S. Kongeseri, Sheshadri, S., Muir, A

Publisher : Advanced Science Letters

Exploring Digital Tool for Participatory Rural Appraisal Activities

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., H. J., Kongeseri, S., .M.Menon, B., V, S. J., P, A

Publisher : International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics

Evaluating Digital India through National Digital Literacy Mission in Kalliyur Panchayath

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Nisanth M., V. R. Rajeev, Radhakrishnan, A.

Publisher : International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., J. James, Davis, D., Gokulnath, K.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation

Conference Paper

Control of Quadrotors Using Neural Networks for Precise Landing Maneuvers.

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Ananthakrishnan, U.S.; Akshay, Nagarajan; Gayathri Manikutty; Bhavani, R.R.

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

Unmanned Ground Vehicle Based Automated Soil Sampler Mechanism for Contaminated Soil Sites.

Authors : Gayathri Manikutty, A David, G. Surendran, Gayathri Manikutty, R. Madhavan

Publisher : International Conference on Robotics and Automation for Humanitarian Applications

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., A. Deshmukh, ,, Unnikrishnan, R., Ramesh, S., Anitha, P.

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

Virtual Fabric Paint Environment using Touch and Gesture for Vocational Training

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., N. Gupta, Yogeshwara, K., Kumar, R. N. Vinay, Bisht, R. Singh, Ginnela, Y., Rajamani, K., Kamal Bijlani, Krishnasree Achuthan

Publisher : IEEE International Workshop

E-Learning in Social Applications

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Kamal Bijlani, Pai, C

Publisher : EdMedia

Vocational education technology: rural India

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Sheshadri, S., and Unnikrishnan, R

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

Virtual soldering environment using touch and gesture for engineering labs education

Authors : Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Ca Venkittarayan, a, J., Gopal, VaMadan, Kartikkumar, Ra, Nitin, B. Sa, Madan, Na, Rajamani, Kb, Bijlani, Bb, and Rao R. Bhavani

Publisher : TechSym 2010

Virtual Media Enhanced Vocational Education Curriculum

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Rajamani, K., Kamal Bijlani, Achuthan, K., Sreedha, N., Nithyanandan, V., Rahul, J., and Sheshadri, S

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

MoVE: Mobile vocational education for rural India

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., N. Akshay, Sreeram, K., Anand, A., Venkataraman, R.

Publisher : ICTEE 2012

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., J. Jose, Ramesh, S., Akshay, N.

Publisher : Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite

Soft Circuits for Livelihood and Education in India

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., M. Minsky, Akshay, N., Amritha, N., Anila, S., Nair, A. C., Gopalan, A

Publisher : FabLearn

A physiotherapy toolkit using video games and motion tracking technologies

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Unnikrishnan, Moawad, K.

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

A Physiotherapy toolkit using motion tracking and haptic devices

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Unnikrishnan, Moawad, K.

Publisher : IEEE Global Humanitarian Conference

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., N. Akshay, Deepu, S., Rahul, E. S., Ranjith, R., Jose, J., Unnikrishnan, R

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

Learning Elementary Physics Though Haptic Simulations

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., J. Jose, Akshay, N

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

Haptic simulations for training plumbing skills

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., J. Jose, Unnikrishnan, R., Marshall, D

Publisher : IEEE International Symposium

Do It Yourself Educational Kits for Vocational Education and Training

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., . Ranjith, Akshay, N., Unnikrishnan, R.

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

Gamification to enhance Learning using Gagne’s learning model

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Sreelakshmi, McLain, M., Rajeshwaran, A.,, Jayakrishnan, R., and Kamal Bijlani

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

Game based learning to reduce carbon footprint regarding food style

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., U. V. Archana, Rajeshwaran, A., McLain, M. L., Kamal Bijlani, Jayakrishnan, R

Publisher : Communication and Applications

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.

Authors : Prof. Sriram Devanathan, Dr. Bhavani Rao R., C. Coley, Sheshadri, S., Karanayil, L., Bonin, S. and Rao R. Bhavani

Publisher : International Conference on Emerging Trends In TVET .

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., S. Sheshadri, Coley, C., Jagadeesh, S., Kongeseri, S., Devanathan, S

Publisher : International Conference on Emerging Trends In TVET :

Serious Game on Flood Risk Management

Authors : Prof. Kamal Bijlani, Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Meera, P.; McLain, M.L.; Kamal Bijlani; Jayakrishnan, R.; Rao, Bhavani R.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Unnikrishnan, Amrita, N., Muir, A

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

Localization and Mapping Using Statistical Image Processing Methods

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Maya Menon, Udupa, G., Nair, G. J.

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

Haptics enhanced multi-tool virtual interfaces for training carpentry skills

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., J. Jose, Unnikrishnan, R., Marshall, D.

Publisher : International conference on Robotics Automation For Humanitarian applications.

Game Based Learning to Reduce Carbon Foot Print

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Archana, U. V.; Rajeshwaran, Abhishek; McLain, M. L.; Kamal Bijlani;Jayakrishnan, R.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Dr. Namitha K., N. Amritha, Mahima, M. M., Namitha, K., Unnikrishnan, R., Harish, M. T., Ravi, M. D. Sankaran

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Dr. Namitha K., P. Aswathi, Amritha, N., Namitha, K., Akshay, N., Balu, M. M.

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

Augmented Reality Simulation to Visualize Global Warming and Its Consequences

Authors : Prof. Kamal Bijlani, Parvathy, K. R.; McLain, M. L.; Kamal Bijlani; Jayakrishnan, R.; Bhavani, Rao R

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

A tweezer haptic interface for training surface mount device assembly

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., N. Amritha, Jose, J., Rahul, E. S

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., L. M. Goris, Harish, M. T

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., B. M. Menon, Unnikrishnan, R., Muir, A.

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

Semi automatic rubber tree tapping machine

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Arjun R. Nair, Soumya, S. J., Vishnu, R. S.

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

Search and rescue operations using robotic Darwinian particle swarm optimization

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., A. S. Kumar, Manikutty, G., and Couceiro, M. S

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., A. K. George, McLain, M. L., Kamal Bijlani, Jayakrishnan, R.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., S. Gopi, Muir, A.

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

Low cost mechanical assistive aid for workers carrying head loads

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., S. Vishnu Rajendran, K. Rahul

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

Identification of an effective learning approach to landmine detection

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., N. Ajithkumar, Aswathi, P.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., B. M. Menon, Aswathi, P., Deepu, S.

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

Follow me robot using Bluetooth-based position estimation

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., B. V. Pradeep, Rahul, E. S.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Rahul, Jose, J., Harish, M. T

Publisher : ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Design and fabrication of a low-cost rice transplanting machine

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., S. Vishnu Rajendran, R. Krishnan, Mohan, T. H.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., V. S. Mallan, Gopi, S., Muir, A.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., S. K. Babu, McLain, M. L., Kamal Bijlani, Jayakrishnan, R

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

A cable driven parallel robot for coconut farm

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., T. Narayanan, S. Vishnu Rajendran

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., S. K. Babu, Krishna, S., Unnikrishnan, R.

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

UAV based security system for prevention of harassment against woman

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Mohan, Raj, C. V., Aswathi, P.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., A. Deshmukh, Krishna, S., Akshay, N., Vilvanathan, V., Sivaprasad, J. V.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Unnikrishnan

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., G. Anand, Rahul, E. S.

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

Performance categorization for personalized learning in vocational training simulators

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., P. Aswathi, Menon, B. M.

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

An Experimental Study of Force Involved in Manual Rebar Bending Process

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., S. Deepu, Vishnu, R. S., Harish, M. T

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., J. Nanda, Vishnu, R. S

Publisher : Technological innovations in ICT for agriculture and Rural Development

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., N. Akshay, Sugunan, N., Muraleedharan, A., Natarajan, A., Aswathi, P.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. S. Vishnu, Rahul, K., Maurin, A., Harish, M. T., Mohan, R

Publisher : Elsevier

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., M. Michael, Rahul, E. S

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., A. V. David, Mohan, H. T.

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., D. Sasi, Mohan, H. T.

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

Bilateral tele-haptic interface for controlling a robotic manipulator

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., D. Dhivin, Jose, J

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Dr. Meltem Nandita Alkoyak-Yildiz, V. Susmitha, Akshay, N., Vennila, V., Muraleedharan, A., Nair, R., Alekh, V., M. Yildiz, A

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., V. Alekh, Susmitha, V., Vennila, V., Muraleedharan, A., Nair, R., Alkoyak-Yildiz, M., Akshay, N

Publisher : ACM International Conference Proceeding Series.

Improvement of Posture and Muscle Force on using a Low Cost Wearable Assistive Device: A Preliminary Study

Authors : S. Vishnu Rajendran, J. S. Nanda, Bhavani, R. R

Publisher : International Conference for Convergence in Technology, (In Press)

Design and fabrication of a low-cost rice transplanting machine

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Krishnan, S. Vishnu Rajendran, Mohan, T. H

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Arjun R. Nair, S. J. Soumya, S. Vishnu Rajendran

Publisher : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Conference Proceedings

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., K. Gokulnath, Jose, J.

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

Transforming urban waste into construction blocks for a sanitation infrastructure: A step towards addressing rural open defecation

Authors : Dr. Anil Kumar Sharma, H. T. Mohan; L. Masson; Dr. Sreevalsa Kolathayar; Monish K; A. G. Krishnan; S. K. Thiviya; R. Mohan

Publisher : IEEEXplore

Significance of Haptic Feedback in Learning Lathe Operating Skills

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Aswathi Chandran, E.S, R.

Publisher : IEEE Ninth International Conference on Technology for Education.

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Sugunan, N., Krishna, ,,, K, S

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

Haptics enhanced multi-tool virtual interfaces for training carpentry skills

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., J. Jose, Unnikrishnan, R., Marshall, D.

Publisher : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Book Chapter

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Sheshadri, S., and Maciuika, L. Aswati

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

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., A. Balakrishnan, Sheshadri, S., Nagarajan, A., Unnikrishnan, R., Kongeseri, S

Publisher : Springer International Publishing.

Bimanual Haptic Simulator for Training Hand Palpation and Lumbar Puncture

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Jose, James

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

Patents

Coconut Tree Clumber

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., R. Kannan

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

A Virtual Reality Based System for Training Rebar Bending Skills

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Akshay Nagarajan, Deepu D. Sasi, Gayathri Manikutty, Anirudh Muraleedharan,Balu M. Menon, Aswathi Padmavilochanan, Nidhin Sugunan

Publisher : (2018)

Protective Packaging and Delivery

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Gayathri Manikutty, Madhumati Anand , Sunitha Kanthimathi

Publisher : India 202041018365. USA 16/917,354

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

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Josh Freeman; Akshay Nagarajan; Sekhar Milan

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

Automated Drone for Harvesting Produce

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R.

Publisher : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,

Vocational Education Portal

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Jamie Sara Otelsberg; Rangasrinivasan Venkataraman

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

COCONUT TREE CLIMBER

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Rajesh Kannan

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

A Progressive Computer Simulated Haptic Training System for Bar Bending Skills

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Srinivasan Sankar; Unnikrishnan Radhakrishnan; Marco Sangiorgio

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

Balance Monitoring and Training System

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R., Dr. Ravi Sankaran; Unnikrishnan Radhakrishnan; Akshay Nagarajan; Harish Mohan Thettemmel

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

A Drone Aircraft for Harvesting Coconuts

Authors : Dr. Bhavani Rao R.

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

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