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Canada

Malaysia

- Designed and developed a specialized payload for a tracked robot to aid the Fire and Rescue Department in search and rescue missions.- Established local partnerships, cutting lead times by 30%.- Implemented precise human detection and pose tracking using live feeds from LWIR and RGB cameras.- Achieved 95% accuracy in detecting humans, mapping radiation and gas leakage during the demonstration at Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP).- Our team secured an additional round of funding for project expansion and development.- Designed a semi-autonomous drone for site inspection.

Malaysia

Lab: Actuator & Automation Lab (A2Lab)- Published 4 research articles on mobile robotics, IoT, and automation of palm oil harvesting.- Spearheaded the design and development of Artemis, a semi-autonomous articulated tracked robot for urban search and rescue missions.- Artemis achieved a max. speed of 0.931 m/s and handled 38°+ inclines. It was able to navigate complex urban environments with a 72% success rate using a tether cable and just 2 out of 4 flippers.- Diversified the supply chain with multiple collaborations, enhancing reliability.- Realized a 34% cost reduction through effective use of DFM/A principles and stayed within the USD $15,000 budget.- Integrated sensors and AI algorithms achieved target identification accuracy of 96%.- Reduced operator training time by 50% with intuitive controls, earning positive feedback from first responders for ease of use.- Developed software for VR-based Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) using Oculus Rift S for teleoperation of the UR5 6-axis robotic arm.- Facilitated skill development and knowledge sharing by conducting a webinar on pneumatics in robotic applications, delivering advanced-level training for the UR5 robotic arm and supervising robotic arm software development for archery.

- Designed robots using SolidWorks for the annual ABU Robocon Competitions.- Selected suitable electrical and pneumatic actuators for the robot.- Conducted FEA using SolidWorks Simulation.- Utilized DFM/DFA principles to optimize every prototype robot, ensuring a maximum weight of 35 kg, the final robot at 25 kg, and a fabrication cost not exceeding USD $150 per unit.- Fabricated the robots using machine shop tools including TIG and MIG welding, power saws, grinders, stand drills, etc.- Our final robots were able to finish the 3-minute game in 41 seconds with 80 points.- Championed the National Robocon 2021 Competition.- Received multiple awards for Best Design, Best Engineering, Best Technology, and Most Sustainable Design. - Achieved 2nd runner-up position in the International ABU Robocon 2021.- Received the Panasonic Award for the team’s robot technology.- Received an award of Recognition for a Record of Outstanding Accomplishments in UTM Robocon Team.

Engineered solutions using SolidWorks for diverse applications, including a motorized bed transfer mechanism for a hospital, automated systems for underwater tank cleaning in shrimp farming and palm oil fruit harvesting, and a UVGI-based air purifier.