Research output
Publications & Patents
Research contributions, innovations, and intellectual property spanning XR, AI, and engineering design
- Journal Papers
- 16
- Conference Papers
- 18
- Patents
- 11
- Datasets
- 3
- Best Paper Awards
- 3
Journals & Conferences 34
Highlighted
- JournalUnder ReviewPhD2026
Progressive Form Generation for Complex Products: A Human-in-the-Loop Multi-Agent Framework for Designer-Led Co-Creation
Sankar B, Ishita Patel
International Journal of Design, Creativity and Innovation, Taylor & Francis
AI/DesignAbstract & details
This paper presents FENSO, an agentic AI system for progressive form design of complex products. The human-in-the-loop multi-agent framework enables designer-led co-creation, progressively generating and refining product forms through coordinated AI agents under designer guidance.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Under Review
- Form Generation
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Human-in-the-Loop
- Co-Creation
- Agentic AI
- JournalSubmittedPhD2026
Git for Sketches: An Intelligent Tracking System for Capturing Design Evolution
Sankar B, Amogh A S, Sandhya Baranwal, Dibakar Sen
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Elsevier
arXiv: arXiv.2602.06047 AI/DesignAbstract & details
Traditional sketching tools fail to capture the non-linear history and cognitive intent behind design decisions, resulting in significant information loss during the conceptual phase of product development. To address this, we present DIMES (Design Idea Management and Evolution capture System), a web-based sketching environment integrated with sGIT (Sketching Ground with Intelligent Tracking), a custom version control architecture tailored for the visual domain. The system features AEGIS (AI Enhanced Gathering and Interpretation of Strokes), which employs a hybrid classification pipeline combining deep learning and machine learning models to automatically classify six distinct stroke types: Constraining, Defining, Detailing, Shading, Shadow, and Annotation. The system maps Git primitives to design actions, enabling implicit branching and multi-modal commits. Validation through comparative studies with expert designers and novice replicators demonstrates that DIMES achieves a 160% increase in concept exploration breadth compared to traditional methods. Additionally, AI-generated narrative summaries of design evolution facilitate superior knowledge transfer, with novice designers achieving significantly higher replication fidelity (Neural Transparency-based Cosine Similarity: 0.97 vs 0.73) and user acceptance (Purchase Likelihood Score: 4.2 vs 3.1) compared to manual summaries. This research demonstrates that automated, intelligent version control can bridge the gap between creative action and cognitive documentation, offering a new paradigm for design education and process management.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Submitted
- Version Control
- Design Evolution
- Product Concept Sketches
- Generative AI
- Design Process
- Stroke Classification
- Design Education
- JournalUnder ReviewPhD2026
Novelty on Demand via Progressive Ideation using an Agentic AI Framework
Sankar B, Srinidhi Ranjini Girish, Aadya Bharti, Dibakar Sen
Design Studies, Elsevier
arXiv: arXiv.2601.00475 AI/DesignAbstract & details
This paper presents MIDAS, an agentic AI framework for progressive ideation with global and local novelty checks, facilitating human-AI co-creation in design processes. The framework enables iterative refinement of ideas through intelligent agent collaboration, supporting designers in generating and evolving creative concepts systematically.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Under Review
- Progressive Ideation
- Agentic AI
- Human-AI Co-creation
- Design Framework
- Collaborative Creativity
- JournalSubmitted2025
Enumeration of Objects over Large Visual Fields
Sankar B, Devottama Sen, Dibakar Sen
Behavior Research Methods, Springer
arXiv: arXiv.2510.05833 Cognitive ScienceAbstract & details
This study investigates the complex interplay between attention and memory mechanisms during visual enumeration tasks. Through systematic experiments combining eye-tracking and behavioral measures, we reveal how attentional resources and memory capacity jointly influence enumeration accuracy and efficiency.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Submitted
- Visual Attention
- Working Memory
- Visual Enumeration
- Cognitive Processing
- Eye Tracking
- JournalUnder ReviewPhD2025
An Agentic AI Framework for Form Design through Implicit Visual Attention
Sankar B, Dibakar Sen
Journal of Engineering Design, Taylor & Francis
arXiv: arXiv.2508.19708 AI/HCIAbstract & details
This paper introduces a novel agentic AI framework that leverages implicit visual attention mechanisms to automate and enhance form design processes. The system integrates attention-based models with autonomous AI agents to create intelligent design systems capable of understanding user intent through visual cues.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Under Review
- Agentic AI
- Form Design
- Visual Attention
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Design Automation
- JournalPublished2026
D²Design: Dual-conditioned diffusion AI for accelerating product form generation
Sankar B, Amogh A S
Computer-Aided Design, Elsevier (Special Issue: AI+Design)
DOI: 10.1016/j.cad.2026.104063 AI/DesignAbstract & details
This research presents D²Design, a dual-conditioned diffusion model architecture for accelerated product form generation. The system utilizes both textual and visual conditioning to generate high-quality product concepts, significantly reducing design iteration time while maintaining creative diversity.
- Type
- Journal
- Pages
- Article 104063
- Volume
- 195
- Status
- Published
- Diffusion Models
- Product Design
- Generative AI
- Form Generation
- Dual Conditioning
- JournalPublishedPhD2025
Semantic characterization of ideation: a computational framework using vector embedding and clustering
Sankar B, Dibakar Sen
Journal of Engineering Design, Taylor & Francis
Abstract & details
This research presents a novel computational framework for semantic characterization of ideation processes using advanced vector embedding techniques and clustering algorithms. The system provides quantitative analysis of creative concepts and idea relationships.
- Type
- Journal
- Pages
- 596-625
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 4
- Status
- Published
- Semantic Analysis
- Vector Embeddings
- Clustering
- Ideation
- Computational Framework
- JournalPublishedPhD2024
A novel idea generation tool using a structured conversational AI (CAI) system
Sankar B, Dibakar Sen
Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing (AI EDAM), Cambridge University Press
Abstract & details
This research presents a structured conversational AI system designed to facilitate idea generation through intelligent dialogue. The system combines natural language processing with design knowledge to support creative problem-solving processes.
- Type
- Journal
- Pages
- e11
- Volume
- 39
- Status
- Published
- Conversational AI
- Idea Generation
- Design Tools
- Human-AI Collaboration
- Engineering Design
- ConferencePublishedPhD2023
A Novel Version Control Scheme for Supporting Interrupted Product Concept Sketching
Sankar B, Dibakar Sen
9th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2023), Springer
Best Paper Award
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0428-0_33 Design ToolsAbstract & details
This paper introduces a specialized version control system designed to support interrupted product concept sketching workflows, enabling designers to seamlessly resume and manage iterative design processes across multiple sessions.
- Type
- Conference
- Volume
- 3
- Chapter
- 33
- Status
- Published
- Awards
- Best Paper Award
- Version Control
- Product Design
- Concept Sketching
- Design Process
- Collaboration Tools
20273
- ConferenceUnder ReviewPhD2027
Beyond the Salient: Recovering an Aesthetic Fingerprint from Immersive Gaze using Deep Saliency and Vision Language Models
Sankar B, Deepthika S
IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and eXtended and Virtual Reality (AIxVR 2027)
XR/VRAbstract & details
This work recovers a stable aesthetic fingerprint from immersive free-viewing gaze data by separating salient-driven attention from preference-driven attention using deep saliency models and vision language models.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Under Review
- Eye Tracking
- Aesthetic Preference
- Deep Saliency
- Vision Language Models
- Immersive Environments
- ConferenceAccepted2027
Designing the Problem: A Curiosity-Driven Framework for Human-AI Collaboration in Problem Framing
Sankar B, Aadya Bharti
11th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2027)
AI/DesignAbstract & details
This paper introduces a curiosity-driven framework for human-AI collaboration in problem framing, demonstrating how AI systems can stimulate exploratory thinking and help designers articulate, reframe, and deepen their understanding of complex design problems.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Accepted
- Problem Framing
- Human-AI Collaboration
- Curiosity-Driven Design
- Design Methodology
- Creative AI
- ConferenceAccepted2027
SenseiAI: An LLM-based Framework for Evaluating and Enhancing Sustainability during Early Stages of Product Design
Sankar B, Madhura Mahagaonkar, Gayathri E, Anusri P, Aditya Ramesh
11th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2027)
AI/DesignAbstract & details
SenseiAI is an LLM-based framework that integrates sustainability evaluation into the early stages of product design, providing designers with intelligent guidance to assess and improve the environmental and social impact of design decisions before committing to detailed development.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Accepted
- Sustainability
- Product Design
- LLM
- Design Evaluation
- Green Design
202611
- JournalSubmitted2026
A Collaborative Human-AI Framework for Ethical and Effective Scientific Communication
Sankar B, Gayathri E, Amogh A S
Perspectives, Springer
AI/DesignAbstract & details
This paper presents CREAM, a collaborative framework that integrates human expertise with AI capabilities to support ethical and effective scientific communication, enabling researchers to produce high-quality, responsible academic outputs through structured human-AI interaction.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Submitted
- Human-AI Collaboration
- Scientific Communication
- Ethics in AI
- Conversational UI
- LLM
- JournalPublished2026
A Novel Ear Space Reference (ESR) Model for Ergonomic Design of Earphones
Spoorthy Kannur, Agrini Chaturvedi, Pallav Wakyos, Sankar B
Ergonomics in Design, SAGE Publications
DOI: 10.1177/10648046261447568 Ergonomics/DesignAbstract & details
This research introduces a novel Ear Space Reference (ESR) model that provides a comprehensive framework for ergonomic earphone design. The model integrates anthropometric data and biomechanical principles to optimize comfort, fit, and acoustic performance in personal audio devices.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Published
- Ear Space Reference
- Ergonomic Design
- Earphone Design
- Human Factors
- Anthropometric Modeling
- ConferenceAccepted & Presented2026
A Parametric Investigation of Proximity-Based Perceptual Grouping in Immersive Virtual Environments
S. Shree Darshni, Sankar B, Vishal Singh, Dibakar Sen
Design Computing and Cognition (DCC 2026), Paris, France, July 2026
XR/VRAbstract & details
This paper presents a parametric investigation of proximity-based perceptual grouping in immersive virtual environments, providing empirical insights into how Gestalt grouping principles translate into three-dimensional immersive design spaces.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Accepted & Presented
- Perceptual Grouping
- Gestalt Principles
- Virtual Reality
- Proximity
- Design Cognition
- JournalUnder Review2026
A UX Law-Guided AI Platform for Generating High-Fidelity User Interfaces (UI) from Low-Fidelity Inputs
Sankar B, Jhansi G
Computer-Aided Design, Elsevier
AI/DesignAbstract & details
This paper presents an AI platform guided by established UX laws to automatically generate high-fidelity user interface designs from low-fidelity sketches and wireframes, bridging the gap between early-stage ideation and production-ready UI design.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Under Review
- UX Design
- UI Generation
- Generative AI
- Low-Fidelity Prototyping
- Design Automation
- JournalUnder Review2026
Asking Questions the Right Way: A Multi-Agent Conversational System for Prompt Formulation, a Neurophysiological Pilot
Sankar B, Pawni Yadav, Srinidhi Ranjini Girish, Amogh A S
Information Processing & Management, Elsevier
arXiv: arXiv.2608.01366 AI/HCIAbstract & details
This paper introduces a multi-agent conversational system designed to help users formulate effective prompts for complex task resolution, demonstrating how structured questioning strategies can significantly improve the quality and relevance of AI-generated outputs, supported by a neurophysiological pilot study.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Under Review
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Prompt Engineering
- Conversational AI
- Task Resolution
- LLM
- JournalUnder Review2026
Creating an Atomic User Model for Personality-Aware LLM Interaction
Sankar B, Deepthika S, Pawni Yadav, Amogh A S
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, Springer
arXiv: arXiv.2609.12086 AI/HCIAbstract & details
This paper proposes an atomic user model that decomposes user personality and preferences into fundamental units, enabling personality-aware interaction with large language models for more personalized and adaptive AI experiences.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Under Review
- User Modeling
- Personality-Aware AI
- LLM Interaction
- Personalization
- Human-AI Interaction
- ConferenceSubmitted2026
GAITMATE: Dual-Mode In-Place Locomotion for Virtual Reality from Foot-Mounted Ranging, Optical Flow and Inertial Sensing
Sankar B, Manoj Gowda R, Joe Thomas, Rajath S
IEEE UPCON 2026
XR/VRAbstract & details
This paper presents GAITMATE, a dual-mode in-place locomotion system for virtual reality that combines foot-mounted ranging, optical flow, and inertial sensing to deliver natural, portable walking experiences in virtual environments.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Submitted
- Virtual Reality
- In-Place Locomotion
- Foot-Mounted Sensing
- Optical Flow
- Inertial Sensing
- ConferenceAcceptedPhD2026
KAAYA: The Body Draws What the Eye Never Sees
Sankar B, Deepthika S
NeurIPS 2026 Creative AI Track (theme: Agency)
AI/DesignAbstract & details
KAAYA investigates embodied creation where body movement drives generative drawing, revealing forms that emerge from motor expression rather than visual planning — the body draws what the eye never sees.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Accepted
- Embodied Interaction
- Creative AI
- Body Movement
- Algorithmic Art
- Generative Design
- JournalSubmitted2026
Neophilic and Neophobic Design Preferences Across Generational Cohorts: Consumer Attraction to Conventional and Unconventional Product Aesthetics
Sankar B, Deepthika S
Journal of Business Research, Elsevier
Design/HCIAbstract & details
This research investigates neophilic and neophobic design preferences across generational cohorts, examining how consumers of different generations respond to conventional and unconventional product aesthetics.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Submitted
- Product Aesthetics
- Consumer Behaviour
- Generational Cohorts
- Neophilia
- Design Preference
- ConferenceAcceptedPhD2026
Preference Without Assertion: Locating Aesthetic Agency in a Gaze-Driven Design System
Sankar B, Dibakar Sen
NeurIPS 2026 Creative AI Track (theme: Agency)
AI/HCIAbstract & details
This paper explores where aesthetic agency resides in a gaze-driven design system, investigating how implicit visual preferences shape design outcomes without explicit assertion by the designer.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Accepted
- Aesthetic Agency
- Gaze-Driven Design
- Eye Tracking
- Creative AI
- Implicit Preference
- ConferenceAccepted2026
When the Facts Run Out: Measuring and Steering Identity Substitution in Large Language Model Investment Advice
Saanvi Khetan, Sankar B
7th ACM International Conference on AI in Finance (ICAIF 2026), Milan, Italy
AI/HCIAbstract & details
This paper measures and steers identity substitution in large language model investment advice, examining how LLMs substitute assumed user identities when factual grounding runs out, and proposing methods to detect and mitigate this behaviour.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Accepted
- Large Language Models
- AI in Finance
- Identity Substitution
- Investment Advice
- AI Safety
20256
- ConferencePublishedPhD2025
Designing with the Eyes: Implicit Attention-based Form Ideation in Virtual Reality
Sankar B, Dibakar Sen
ACM Symposium on Eye Tracking Research and Applications (ETRA 2025), ACM
Abstract & details
This paper presents a novel approach to form ideation in VR using implicit attention mechanisms derived from eye tracking data. The system enables hands-free design interaction through natural gaze patterns and attention-based form manipulation.
- Type
- Conference
- Pages
- 1-4
- Status
- Published
- Virtual Reality
- Eye Tracking
- Form Design
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Implicit Attention
- ConferencePublished2025
FAMOT: An Open-Source Virtual Reality Application for Target Achievement Control Evaluation of Upper Limb Motor Functions
Manikandan Shenbagam, Sankar B, Biswarup Mukherjee
International Society for Virtual Rehabilitation (ISVR) at RehabWeek 2025, Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-17790-2_49 VR/HealthcareAbstract & details
FAMOT presents an open-source virtual reality platform designed for comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation of upper limb motor functions. The system provides gamified target achievement exercises with precise movement tracking and clinical assessment capabilities.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Published
- Virtual Reality
- Rehabilitation
- Motor Functions
- Upper Limb
- Open Source
- ConferencePublished2025
From h-Index to AIMS: A Multi-dimensional Model for Comprehensive Research Impact Assessment
Sankar B, Rajath S, Mrityunjay Doddamani
10th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2025), in Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 12, pp. 53–69, Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-5511-3_5 Research/MetricsAbstract & details
This paper introduces AIMS (Academic Impact Multi-dimensional Score), a comprehensive framework that extends beyond traditional h-index metrics to provide a more holistic assessment of research impact across multiple dimensions including societal, educational, and innovation contributions.
- Type
- Conference
- Pages
- 53-69
- Volume
- 12
- Status
- Published
- Research Impact
- Bibliometrics
- Assessment Models
- Academic Evaluation
- Multi-dimensional Analysis
- JournalPublished2025
OTGP: An Innovative Biometric Authentication System with On-The-Go-Passwords using a Novel Typing Signature
Shlok Shirodhkar, Sankar B
Journal of Emerging Investigators
DOI: 10.59720/25-052 Security/BiometricsAbstract & details
This paper presents OTGP (On-The-Go-Passwords), an innovative biometric authentication system that utilizes unique typing signatures for secure user identification. The system combines keystroke dynamics with machine learning algorithms to provide continuous authentication without requiring static passwords.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Published
- Reference
- JEI-25-052R2
- Biometric Authentication
- On-The-Go Passwords
- Typing Signature
- Keystroke Dynamics
- Cybersecurity
- JournalUnder Review2025
ToeFro-Varus: A Gamified, Machine Learning-Powered Wearable for Enhancing Physiotherapy Adherence in Children with Congenital Talipes Equinovarus
Varun Nadkarni, Sankar B
Journal of High School Science
Healthcare/Wearable TechnologyAbstract & details
ToeFro-Varus introduces a novel gamified wearable device powered by machine learning to enhance physiotherapy adherence in children with congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot). The system combines real-time motion tracking, adaptive game mechanics, and data analytics to motivate consistent exercise performance and improve treatment outcomes.
- Type
- Journal
- Status
- Under Review
- Reference
- Submission ID: 2868488
- Gamified Rehabilitation
- Machine Learning
- Wearable Technology
- Pediatric Physiotherapy
- Clubfoot Treatment
- ConferencePublished2025
Using design principles as a lens to interpret user needs: a case study using a new 3D tic-tac-toe game
Joe Thomas, Muzammil Bagewadi, Sankar B, Rajath S, Vishal Singh
Proceedings of the Design Society (ICED 2025), Cambridge University Press
DOI: 10.1017/pds.2025.10349 Design/HCIAbstract & details
This case study explores the application of fundamental design principles as interpretive tools for understanding user needs, demonstrated through the development and evaluation of a novel 3D tic-tac-toe game interface.
- Type
- Conference
- Pages
- 3351-3359
- Volume
- 5
- Status
- Published
- Design Principles
- User Needs
- 3D Gaming
- User Experience
- Design Methodology
20242
- ConferencePublished2024
A Novel Automated Device for Removal of 3D Printed Parts from Build Platforms
Sankar B, Kishore Kumaar H, Dibakar Sen
15th International Conference on Industrial Problems on Machines and Mechanisms (IPRoMM 2024), Springer
Best Paper Award
Abstract & details
This paper presents an innovative automated device designed to safely and efficiently remove 3D printed parts from build platforms, addressing a critical bottleneck in additive manufacturing workflows and improving production efficiency.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Published
- Awards
- Best Paper Award
- 3D Printing
- Automation
- Manufacturing
- Part Removal
- Industrial Machinery
- ConferencePublished2024
Design and Characterization of a Novel, Low-Cost Resistive Stretch Sensor Band for Interactions in HCI Applications
Sankar B, Arunkumar Dhuraisamy, Sindhu S, Rajath S
15th IEEE International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT 2024), IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/ICCCNT61001.2024.10724103 HCI/HardwareAbstract & details
This research introduces a novel, cost-effective resistive stretch sensor band designed for HCI applications. The sensor provides accurate stretch detection capabilities for natural user interfaces and wearable computing applications.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Published
- Stretch Sensors
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Wearable Technology
- Low-cost Sensors
- Interface Design
20233
- ConferencePublished2023
Ethical Decision Making for Social Robots in Elderly Care Scenario: A Computational Approach
Dubbaka Siri, Sankar B
15th International Conference on Social Robotics (ICSR 2023), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 14453, Springer Nature Singapore
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-8715-3_13 Robotics/EthicsAbstract & details
This paper presents a computational framework for ethical decision-making in social robots deployed in elderly care scenarios, addressing moral dilemmas and care quality considerations through algorithmic approaches.
- Type
- Conference
- Volume
- 14453
- Status
- Published
- Social Robotics
- Ethical Decision Making
- Elderly Care
- Computational Ethics
- Human-Robot Interaction
- ConferencePublishedPhD2023
Overcoming Ideation Bottlenecks using Conversational AI
Sankar B, Dibakar Sen
9th International Conference on Product Lifecycle Modelling, Simulation and Synthesis (PLMSS 2023), Bengaluru, India
Best Paper Award
AI/DesignAbstract & details
This research addresses common ideation bottlenecks in design processes through the application of conversational AI systems, demonstrating how intelligent dialogue can facilitate breakthrough thinking and creative problem-solving.
- Type
- Conference
- Status
- Published
- Awards
- Best Paper Award
- Ideation
- Conversational AI
- Design Bottlenecks
- Creative Process
- AI-assisted Design
- ConferencePublished2023
Transforming Pixels into a Masterpiece: AI-Powered Art Restoration using a Novel Distributed Denoising CNN (DDCNN)
Sankar B, Mukil Saravanan, K Kumar, Siri Dubbaka
International Conference on Emerging Techniques in Computational Intelligence (ICETCI 2023), IEEE, Hyderabad, India
Second Position — NVIDIA Art Restoration Hackathon (ICETCI 2023)
Abstract & details
This research introduces a novel Distributed Denoising Convolutional Neural Network (DDCNN) for AI-powered art restoration, enabling the recovery and enhancement of damaged or degraded artistic works through advanced deep learning techniques.
- Type
- Conference
- Pages
- 164-175
- Status
- Published
- Awards
- Second Position — NVIDIA Art Restoration Hackathon (ICETCI 2023)
- Art Restoration
- Convolutional Neural Networks
- Image Denoising
- Cultural Heritage
- Deep Learning
Patents 11
20252
- Utility PatentFiled2025
Biometric Authentication System using Novel Typing Signatures
Sankar B
Indian Patent Application No. 202521020306
Security/BiometricsDescription & details
A novel biometric authentication system that utilizes unique typing patterns and keystroke dynamics to provide secure user identification, offering enhanced security for digital systems and devices.
- Type
- Utility Patent
- Technical Field
- Biometric Security Systems
- Status
- Filed
- Biometric Authentication
- Keystroke Dynamics
- Cybersecurity
- User Identification
- Utility PatentFiled2025
Interactive Recovery Equipment, Device, System and Method for Forearm Rehabilitation using a Gamified Approach
Sankar B
Indian Patent Application No. 202521026225
Healthcare/RehabilitationDescription & details
A comprehensive rehabilitation system that combines interactive gaming elements with therapeutic exercises for forearm recovery, providing engaging and effective treatment for patients with motor function impairments.
- Type
- Utility Patent
- Technical Field
- Medical Rehabilitation Equipment
- Status
- Filed
- Rehabilitation
- Gamification
- Medical Devices
- Physical Therapy
20243
- Utility PatentGranted2024
A Motorized Device for Removal of the 3D Printed Part from 3D Printers
Sankar B
Indian Patent Application No. 202441015992
Manufacturing/AutomationDescription & details
An automated motorized device designed to safely remove 3D printed parts from build platforms without manual intervention, reducing production downtime and improving manufacturing efficiency.
- Type
- Utility Patent
- Technical Field
- Additive Manufacturing Equipment
- Status
- Granted
- 3D Printing
- Automation
- Part Removal
- Manufacturing Equipment
- Utility PatentFiled2024
Collapsible, Adaptable, Modular and Portable Hangar System for Aircrafts
Sankar B
Indian Patent Application No. 202441093394
Aerospace/InfrastructureDescription & details
A revolutionary modular hangar system that can be rapidly deployed, reconfigured, and transported to provide flexible aircraft storage solutions for various aviation needs including emergency response and remote operations.
- Type
- Utility Patent
- Technical Field
- Aircraft Infrastructure Systems
- Status
- Filed
- Aircraft Hangar
- Modular Design
- Portable Infrastructure
- Aviation Equipment
- Design PatentFiled2024
Interactive Recovery Equipment and Rehabilitation Device
Sankar B
Indian Design No. 455310-001
Healthcare/DesignDescription & details
Industrial design patent for the aesthetic and functional design elements of interactive rehabilitation equipment, focusing on user-friendly interfaces and ergonomic considerations for medical rehabilitation applications.
- Type
- Design Patent
- Technical Field
- Medical Device Design
- Status
- Filed
- Medical Design
- Rehabilitation Equipment
- Industrial Design
- User Interface
20234
- Design PatentGranted2023
3D Tic Tac Toe
Sankar B
Indian Design No. 401762-001
Gaming/DesignDescription & details
Design patent for a three-dimensional tic-tac-toe game interface, featuring innovative spatial gameplay mechanics and user interaction design that extends traditional 2D gaming into immersive 3D experiences.
- Type
- Design Patent
- Technical Field
- Game Design and User Interfaces
- Status
- Granted
- Game Design
- 3D Gaming
- User Interface
- Interactive Entertainment
- Utility PatentFiled2023
A Protective Covering for Helicopters
Sankar B
Indian Patent Application No. 202341080816
Aerospace/ProtectionDescription & details
An innovative protective covering system designed to shield helicopters from environmental hazards, weather conditions, and debris during ground operations and storage, extending aircraft lifespan and reducing maintenance costs. Application status: pending, at the First Examination Report response stage.
- Type
- Utility Patent
- Technical Field
- Aircraft Protection Systems
- Status
- Filed
- Helicopter Protection
- Aircraft Covering
- Weather Protection
- Aviation Safety
- Design PatentGranted2023
Longitudinal Folding Hangar for Aircrafts
Sankar B
Indian Design No. 411971-001
Aerospace/InfrastructureDescription & details
Design patent for a longitudinal folding hangar system that provides efficient aircraft storage through innovative folding mechanisms, optimizing space utilization and operational flexibility for aviation facilities.
- Type
- Design Patent
- Technical Field
- Aircraft Infrastructure Design
- Status
- Granted
- Aircraft Hangar
- Folding Structures
- Space Optimization
- Aviation Infrastructure
- Design PatentGranted2023
Resistive Stretch Sensing (RSS) Band
Sankar B
Indian Design No. 420267-001
Wearable Technology/DesignDescription & details
Design patent for a wearable resistive stretch sensing band that monitors body movement and physiological parameters, featuring innovative form factor and user-centric design for comfortable long-term wear.
- Type
- Design Patent
- Technical Field
- Wearable Sensor Design
- Status
- Granted
- Wearable Technology
- Sensor Design
- Stretch Sensing
- Health Monitoring
20221
- Design PatentGranted2022
An Electric Vehicle with a Single Carbon Fibre Body
Sankar B
Indian Design No. 372034-001
Automotive/DesignDescription & details
Revolutionary design patent for an electric vehicle featuring a unified carbon fiber body construction, emphasizing lightweight design, aerodynamic efficiency, and sustainable transportation solutions.
- Type
- Design Patent
- Technical Field
- Automotive Design and Materials
- Status
- Granted
- Electric Vehicle
- Carbon Fiber
- Automotive Design
- Sustainable Transportation
20211
- Design PatentGranted2021
Electric Tic Tac Toe
Sankar B
Indian Design No. 40211-001
Gaming/ElectronicsDescription & details
Design patent for an electronic tic-tac-toe game system featuring digital interfaces, interactive displays, and electronic game logic, modernizing the classic game with contemporary technology integration.
- Type
- Design Patent
- Technical Field
- Electronic Game Design
- Status
- Granted
- Electronic Games
- Digital Interface
- Interactive Gaming
- Electronic Design
Datasets 3
Highlighted
- DatasetPublishedPhD2026
Product Concept Sketches: Types of Strokes
Sankar B, Amogh A S
HuggingFace
Link: product-concept-sketching-strokes Design/DatasetAbstract & details
A comprehensive dataset documenting various types of strokes used in product concept sketching. This dataset provides valuable resources for understanding sketching techniques, stroke patterns, and their applications in product design ideation and concept development.
- Type
- Dataset
- Status
- Published
- Product Design
- Concept Sketching
- Stroke Types
- Design Dataset
- Sketch Analysis
20261
- DatasetPublished2026
Inspirational Form Elements Images
Sankar B
Kaggle
Link: inspirational-form-images Design/DatasetAbstract & details
A comprehensive dataset containing inspirational form element images designed for training and evaluating form design algorithms, generative models, and design inspiration systems. This dataset supports research in product form design, computational creativity, and AI-assisted design applications.
- Type
- Dataset
- Status
- Published
- Form Design
- Design Elements
- Image Dataset
- Product Design
- Design Inspiration
20231
- DatasetPublished2023
Renaissance, Modern and Abstract Art Images: Clear and Distorted
Sankar B
Kaggle
DOI: 10.34740/kaggle/dsv/6397427 AI/Computer VisionAbstract & details
A comprehensive dataset containing clear and distorted art images designed for training and evaluating image restoration, denoising, and quality enhancement algorithms. This dataset supports research in art restoration, image processing, and computer vision applications.
- Type
- Dataset
- Status
- Published
- Art Images
- Image Dataset
- Image Distortion
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
Earlier Technical Reports 6Earlier internal research and technical reports (2013–2020). Not included in the totals above.Show 6Hide
20202
- Technical ReportPublished2020
Application of Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) for Rapid Design of Right Angled Valves and Heat Exchangers
Sankar B et al.
Internal Research Project (IRP), Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Engineering/CADAbstract & details
This project demonstrates the application of Knowledge-Based Engineering principles for rapid design automation of right-angled valves and heat exchangers, utilizing Python and SolidWorks integration for efficient design generation.
- Type
- Technical Report
- Status
- Published
- Knowledge-Based Engineering
- Valve Design
- Heat Exchangers
- CAD Automation
- Product Design
- Technical ReportPublished2020
Evaluation of Honeycomb Layer as a Reinforcement in the Design and Fabrication of a Novel Foldable Helmet
Sankar B et al.
Internal Research Project (IRP), Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Engineering/MaterialsAbstract & details
This research evaluates the effectiveness of honeycomb layer reinforcement in a novel foldable helmet design, utilizing advanced composite materials and generative design techniques for improved safety and portability.
- Type
- Technical Report
- Status
- Published
- Composite Materials
- Helmet Design
- Honeycomb Structures
- Safety Equipment
- Generative Design
20191
- Technical ReportPublished2019
An Inquisitive Study on the Mechanical Behaviour of Al6061-SiC Metal Matrix Composite Using Conventional and Microwave Heating
Sankar B et al.
Internal Research Project (IRP), Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Engineering/MaterialsAbstract & details
This study investigates the mechanical behavior of Al6061-SiC metal matrix composites comparing conventional and microwave heating methods, utilizing COMSOL simulation and experimental validation for material characterization.
- Type
- Technical Report
- Status
- Published
- Metal Matrix Composites
- Aluminum Alloys
- Silicon Carbide
- Microwave Heating
- Material Characterization
20182
- Technical ReportPublished2018
Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Anti-vibration Gloves to Prevent HAVS in Human Labour Handling Industrial Power Tools
Sankar B et al.
Internal Research Project (IRP), Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Engineering/SafetyAbstract & details
This project focuses on the design and validation of anti-vibration gloves for preventing Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in industrial workers, combining experimental testing with COMSOL simulation and Arduino-based monitoring systems.
- Type
- Technical Report
- Status
- Published
- Vibration Control
- Occupational Safety
- HAVS Prevention
- Ergonomic Design
- Industrial Safety
- Technical ReportPublished2018
Experimental Validation and Numerical Simulation of Residual Stresses in Rotary Friction Welding
Sankar B et al.
Internal Research Project (IRP), Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Engineering/ManufacturingAbstract & details
This research provides experimental validation and numerical simulation of residual stresses in rotary friction welding processes, utilizing ultrasonic diffraction methods and COMSOL finite element analysis for comprehensive stress characterization.
- Type
- Technical Report
- Status
- Published
- Friction Welding
- Residual Stress
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Welding Simulation
- Material Joining
20131
- Technical ReportPublished2013
Powering the Car by using Carbon Fibres
Sankar B et al.
Independent Research
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1451.9926 Engineering/EnergyAbstract & details
This early research explores innovative approaches to powering vehicles using carbon fiber technology, investigating potential energy generation and storage applications in automotive systems.
- Type
- Technical Report
- Status
- Published
- Carbon Fibers
- Automotive Energy
- Sustainable Transportation
- Material Engineering
- Energy Harvesting