Founded in 2017, Social Hardware is a Bengaluru-based startup dedicated to developing innovative technology that enhances and protects human lives. Starting with assistive devices for underserved communities, we’ve expanded into field robotics for high-risk environments. Our journey is marked by significant milestones, including national recognition for our work in assistive technology and cutting-edge developments in teleoperated robotics.• Assistive Technology: Began by creating… Show more Founded in 2017, Social Hardware is a Bengaluru-based startup dedicated to developing innovative technology that enhances and protects human lives. Starting with assistive devices for underserved communities, we’ve expanded into field robotics for high-risk environments. Our journey is marked by significant milestones, including national recognition for our work in assistive technology and cutting-edge developments in teleoperated robotics.• Assistive Technology: Began by creating custom prostheses for underserved communities, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility. • #MyFirstRakhi Campaign (2021): Collaborated with Cadbury Celebrations to provide children with upper limb differences prostheses, enabling them to participate in the Raksha Bandhan tradition. This campaign reached 2.7 crore views on YouTube and was praised for promoting inclusivity in cultural practices.• Expansion into Field Robotics: Leveraged expertise in bionics and prosthetics to develop the Eclipse Remote Systems—teleoperated robotic platforms designed for hazardous tasks like bomb disposal and search and rescue.• Advanced VR Controls: Our robots feature intuitive, VR-enabled controls, allowing operators to perform high-risk tasks from a safe distance with precision and seamless human-machine interaction. Show less

HackSpace magazine is the new monthly magazine for people who love to make things and those who want to learn. From 3D printing, laser cutting, and woodworking to electronics and the Internet of Things. HackSpace will inspire you to dream bigger and build better.As a freelance contributing writer, I have written numerous feature articles on how open source hardware is being used to aid conservation, social impact, and scientific research around the world.

Wevolver.com grew from a platform dedicated to making open-source hardware more accessible. Today, it provides access to high-quality engineering projects designed to help developers create better technology. Wevolver is the place to discover and better understand hardware innovation.• Named one of 'The 22 Most Innovative Web Platforms of 2016' by Fast Company• SXSW 3-DIY Interactive Innovation Award Winner 2016 • Accenture Innovation Award Winner 2015• 300K+ Instagram… Show more Wevolver.com grew from a platform dedicated to making open-source hardware more accessible. Today, it provides access to high-quality engineering projects designed to help developers create better technology. Wevolver is the place to discover and better understand hardware innovation.• Named one of 'The 22 Most Innovative Web Platforms of 2016' by Fast Company• SXSW 3-DIY Interactive Innovation Award Winner 2016 • Accenture Innovation Award Winner 2015• 300K+ Instagram FollowersThe role included using my knowledge of community building and open source hardware documentation to support the following projects:• InMoov Robots For Good - http://www.robotsforgood.com/The InMoov robots for good project will allow hospitalised children to visit the outside world using virtual reality and a remotely-operated human-size 3D printed robot.• AstroPlant - https://www.astroplant.io/AstroPlant is an educational citizen science project with the European Space Agency to engage a new generation of space farmers, collect data and ideas for agriculture on Mars, develop open-source research equipment, and create awareness of regenerative and closed-loop life support systems.• Disrupt Disability - https://www.disruptdisability.org/Disrupt Disability is bringing together a nascent community of makers and wheelchair users to work together to build an online library of free, open-source designs and instructions that could be easily and cheaply adapted to produce customised, low-cost, 3D-printed wheelchairs.• Careables - https://www.careables.org/The mission of Careables is to enable citizens to co-design and deliver personalised, people-centered health solutions using digital fabrication, and to establish the central hub for citizens worldwide to find open healthcare solutions. Show less

Full-service communications agency offering consultancy services in international communications, new media, and publishing. • Volunteered to assist in the development, establishment, and expansion of a not-for-profit community scheme, which enabled 50+ local businesses to achieve online presence and connect with 800+ registered local cardholders on launch.• Frequently held multiple slots in the iTunes Technology Podcasts ‘Top 10’ charts and had a peak audience of 60,000+… Show more Full-service communications agency offering consultancy services in international communications, new media, and publishing. • Volunteered to assist in the development, establishment, and expansion of a not-for-profit community scheme, which enabled 50+ local businesses to achieve online presence and connect with 800+ registered local cardholders on launch.• Frequently held multiple slots in the iTunes Technology Podcasts ‘Top 10’ charts and had a peak audience of 60,000+ monthly listeners. Show less