📚 Background and Experience

I am an aspiring full-stack roboticist with 5 years of industry work experience. Since my undergraduate studies, I have been exploring the world of robotics.

I hold a B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India, and an MSc by Research (MRes) in Robotics from the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. During my undergraduate studies, I also spent a semester abroad as a visiting research student at Tokai University, Japan.

Over the years, I have worked in diverse areas of robotics, including aerial robotics, marine robotics, bio-inspired robotics, and human-robot interaction. Recently, my focus has shifted more towards motion planning and control for robotic manipulation.

Experience

  1. Robotics Engineer

    The National Robotarium

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Mission planning, system maintenance, and pilot for L3Harris IVER3 AUV
    • Reverse engineered the power distribution system, integrated Starlink satellite communication system and an off-the-shelf Marine DC generator with C-Enduro USV and also experienced mission planner using ASView remote control system & manual pilot for the USV
    • Design and building specialized testrigs for various robotic systems testing
    • Lead engineer for the robotics manipulation team
    • Robotics system design and prototype development for Proof-of-concept
    • Maintenance and testing of various robotic systems
    • Client facing discussions which includes site visits, understanding client’s problems and expectations by running brainstorming sessions and workshops, technical presentations and proposal writing
    • Actively involved in various public speaking and robots demo activities in collaboration with the outreach team

  2. R&D Engineer - Robotics and Autonomous Systems

    VEDA Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Design and development of system level architecture for hard real-time integrated embedded systems.
    • Implementation of Real-time object detection and recognition using deep neural networks.
    • Vision and GPS based Motion planning and control, development of simulation environment for the same and testing in various scenarios.
    • Research new methodologies, suggest changes, develop software packages and execution of prototype development and testing.
    • Literature study on monocular visual-inertial SLAM.

  3. Mechatronics Engineer

    MTJB Engineering Ltd.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • I was the Technical Lead for the project THUNDERBIRD, an innovative patented modular unmanned aerial system for use in a multitude of environments including defence, first response and construction.
    • Redesign of the existing Thunderbird CAD drawings using SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Delivered a more modular system design.
    • Rapid prototyping using 3D printer.
    • Requirements management: sourcing and procurement of electrical/electronic components.
    • Calibration of the main sensors (compass,gyro/IMU,camera,etc.) and safety features setup.
    • Configuration of the airframe, RC control systems and Telemetry system.
    • System integration, verification activities and initial formal testing.

Education

  1. MSc by Research in Robotics

    University of the West of England Bristol, United Kingdom

  2. Visiting Research Student in Robotics (Semester Abroad Program)

    Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Hiratsuka, Japan

  3. B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, India
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