Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Development of mobile robotic systems for safety, monitoring, navigation and emergency-response applications.
Research Overview
The research and development activities undertaken by Saswata Bag focus on the practical application of science, electronics, robotics, artificial intelligence and engineering. The principal objective is to study real problems and develop affordable technological systems that may contribute to safety, healthcare, accessibility, smart agriculture, environmental protection and emergency response.
His work includes conceptual research, electronic circuit development, programming, sensor integration, prototype construction, mechanical design and experimental testing. Projects are developed at different stages, ranging from early concepts to functional prototypes.
Research Areas
Embedded Systems
Design and programming of microcontroller-based systems using Arduino, ESP32, sensors, displays and communication modules.
Healthcare Engineering
Development of affordable wearable and electronic systems for health awareness, emergency alerts and basic physiological monitoring.
Assistive Technology
Research on systems intended to improve mobility, accessibility and independence for persons with physical disabilities.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Application of AI and machine-learning methods to environmental analysis, visual detection, automation and intelligent decision support.
Environmental Engineering
Development of practical systems for environmental monitoring, waste management, water filtration and disaster-related challenges.
Safety and Emergency Technology
Creation of systems for accident detection, mine safety, hazardous-condition monitoring and emergency communication.
Smart Agriculture and Climate-Adaptive Systems
Development of sensor-based irrigation and agricultural automation systems that monitor soil and environmental conditions to improve water-use efficiency and climate responsiveness.
IoT and Automation
Integration of sensors, remote communication and automatic control for smart monitoring and responsive systems.
Research and Development Projects
CHETAK
Coal-Mine Safety and Robotics
An unmanned mobile system developed for underground gas monitoring, environmental observation, worker-health monitoring and emergency communication.
Prototype Developed
Smart Safety Helmet
Wearable Safety Technology
A wearable system designed to detect accidents, monitor selected health parameters and send emergency location alerts.
Prototype Developed
CHARAIBETI
Assistive Mobility
An EMG-controlled wheelchair project intended to support independent mobility for persons with physical disabilities.
Under Development
Smart IoT Bin
Waste Management and IoT
An intelligent waste bin with automatic lid operation, fill-level sensing and remote notification capabilities.
Prototype Developed
Early Cyclone Detector
Climate Technology and AI/ML
A project combining environmental sensing, satellite-related data concepts and AI/ML methods for cyclone-pattern analysis.
Research Project
SURAKSHA
Security and Automation
A smart access-control, attendance and unwanted-entry prevention system using RFID and embedded electronics.
Prototype Developed
SAKSHAM
Smart Agriculture and Climate-Adaptive Irrigation
Smart Adaptive Knowledge-based Soil Hydration & Automation Module: a climate-adaptive agricultural automation project that monitors soil moisture and environmental conditions and controls irrigation according to plant and climate needs, with emphasis on water conservation.
Prototype / Development Project
VAANI
Voice-Assisted Autonomous Robotics
A voice-assisted autonomous navigation interface combining offline voice recognition, obstacle detection and robotic movement.
Under Development
BRIST-HYDRA
Wearable Healthcare
A proposed child hydration-awareness wristband using experimental sensing, visual alerts, an audible warning and guardian notification.
10% Developed
CHETAK 2.0
Advanced Mine Safety
The proposed next-generation CHETAK platform with AI-assisted monitoring, advanced sensing and emergency-support capabilities.
10% Developed
Reaction Time Tester
Human Performance and Electronics
An Arduino-based system for measuring reaction time, attention and reflex performance.
Prototype Developed
Wastewater Filter
Environmental Engineering
A low-cost and portable wastewater-filtration concept intended for emergency use in flood-prone regions.
Research Project
Tetris on Arduino
Embedded Systems and Programming
An Arduino-controlled game system demonstrating embedded programming, LED control and user interaction.
Prototype Developed
Research and Development Approach
- Identification of a practical social, environmental, healthcare or safety-related problem.
- Study of the problem and examination of possible technological approaches.
- Selection of suitable sensors, controllers, communication modules and mechanical components.
- Circuit preparation, programming and initial breadboard testing.
- Development of a working model or functional prototype.
- Testing, observation and correction of technical limitations.
- Documentation of the system, results, challenges and possible future improvements.
Current Research Focus
Current work includes the further development of CHETAK 2.0, BRIST-HYDRA, VAANI, CHARAIBETI and SAKSHAM. These projects are at different stages of planning, component procurement, circuit development, programming and prototype construction.
Future research will continue to explore artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, wearable healthcare, assistive technology, smart agriculture, environmental monitoring and emergency-response engineering.
Project-development notice:
Some projects presented on this website are at an early
research or concept stage. Features, components, specifications
and designs may change during development. Conceptual project
images are provided for illustration purposes only unless
specifically identified as photographs of completed
prototypes.