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Manipulator Control - Task and Motion Planning Algorithm

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Self-learning project in which I’m building the task and motion planning (TAMP) pipeline for pick n place task in cluttered environments. Skills: C++, MuJoCo, Motion Planning, Behavior Trees, Manipulator Kinematics, Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, URDF Files

Design and Control of Non-Linear Series Elastic Actuator (SEA) - Cable Drive

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A novel differential elastic actuator design with a cable-driven mechanism to enable precise force control over a wide range [1–200N]. Skills: Python, Matlab, Simulink, CAD, Kinematics and Dynamic Modeling, Mechanisms, Control Theory, PID Control, Observer System, State-Space, Motor Control, 3D Printing

Design and Control of Ankle Exoskeleton

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Built an Ankle Exoskeleton which is lighter, have passive compliance to allow natural joint movement and features novel actuator for near zero-impedance for backdrivability. Skills: CAD, Python, Object-Oriented Programming, State-estimation, Kalman Filter, Finite State Machines, CNC-Machining, Composites, 3D Printing

Data Driven Control Design- Deep Learning based Task-Agnostic Controller

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Developed a subject and task-agnostic controller using deep learning model utilizing wearable sensor data, enabling use of exoskeletons outside lab settings. Skills: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Machine Learning for Time-Series Data (LSTM, TCN, FCNN), Bayesian Optimization, Data Processing and Analysis

Robot Sensing and Navigation

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We have examined the sensors and mathematical techniques for robotic sensing and navigation with a focus on sensors such as cameras, GPS, IMUs, and laser scanners. Skills: ROS, Python, Matlab, Sensor Noise Analysis - GPS, IMU and LiDAR, Signal Processing, Computer Vision, Camera calibration and Image Processing, SLAM

Chitrak-Quadruped

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To improve efficiency of a legged robot, in particular quadruped we ideated with using self-locking actuators for each joint to achieve static stability. Skills: CAD, MATLAB, Finite Element Analysis, Fabrication, Linkage Mechanisms, Bezier Curves, Trajectory Generartion

Redesigned Crutches

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To minimize the risk of crutch palsy and similar diseases, I redesigned crutches to offload the upperbody and transfer 60% of loading forces to pelvis region, thus reducing the intense pressure at one location. Skills: CAD, Matlab, Simulink, FEA, Biomechanics, Fabrication and Assembly, 3D Printing

PredicKOA - Low-cost inertial motion capture system

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Built a device / methodology to predict the onset and track the progress of Knee Osteoarthritis in elderly using wireless low-cost inertial sensors. Skills: C, Sensor System IMUs, Microcontroller programming, Circuit Design, Signal Processing, Machine Learning (SVM), Motion Capture

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Teaching experience 1

Undergraduate course, University 1, Department, 2014

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Teaching experience 2

Workshop, University 1, Department, 2015

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