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United States

• Configured and validated proprietary AI robotic surface treatment systems for customer-specific requirements, collaborating with an engineering and support team. Assisted in the establishment of performance metrics and transformative improvements, resulting in the reduction in downtime across deployed projects.• Conducted proof of concepts for customers, demonstrating the capabilities of robotic solutions, handling live customer sites and issues, engaged in proactive communication with operators to cultivate trust and ensure safety.• Elevated system precision by installing and calibrating an array of vision sensors, encompassing laser scanners, industrial stereo vision cameras, and RGB cameras. • Mastered the installations and utilization of advanced robotic arms, including the FANUC 710i and FANUC CRX 180, harnessing their full software wrapper and hardware interfaces for integration with planner.

Gardena, California, United States

• Designed, implemented, and tested the systems for robotic surface treatment applications, collaborating with engineering and support teams to develop and optimize the solutions.• Conducted proof of concepts for customers, demonstrating the capabilities of robotic solutions, and showcasing strong problem-solving skills through hands-on work.• Utilized expertise in robotics, rapid prototyping, and iterative design to optimize cyber-physical and mechatronic systems, gaining exposure to manufacturing processes and industries while adhering to their requirements and constraints.• Leveraged Linux environments for software development and system integration, incorporating knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, control systems, motion planning, and optimization for process development to achieve customer needs.

Dr Hyunglae Lee’S Neuromuscular Control Lab At Asu

• Devising a novel light weight partially active shoulder exoskeleton device.• Developing extra body systems using SOLIDWORKS and 3D printing with focus on performance & ergonomics.• Maintaining and tracking testing and human trials data with precision.• Conducting weekly research update meetings with the supervisor.

Pune

• Started on-demand 3D- printing business during my final year of Engineering.• Created a network of outsourcing manufacturers with 20+ industrial-grade 3D printers.• Consulted and improvised the CAD models and drawings of customers for 3D printing requirements.• Using operation research techniques, provided one of the fastest customer service rates.• https://www.instagram.com/rancho.co.in/

Pune Area, India

• Led a team of 20 individuals from mechanical, computer and electronics branches.• Designed and developed an autonomous four-legged robot and made it walk and avoid obstacles successfully.• Implemented image processing for autonomous control of quadruped robot.• Developed programs for control of three and four-wheeled Omni and four-wheeled Mecanum drives.• Designed and developed a smooth and least noise-producing three-wheeled Omni(Kiwi) drive system.• Secured 15th rank in DD ROBOCON 2019, India.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Designed and developed four wheeled Omni drive system and four-wheel mechanum drive system.• Extensive research on the optical environment required for image processing and their parameters.• Design and development of mechanisms for ABU ROBOCON 2018 competition.• Research on pneumatic components and their effective use.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Established the first aeronautics team at MIT World Peace University, Pune.• Recruited and Trained 40 students in the field of aeronautics • Led a team of 10 individuals in the design and development of an Airplane.• Designed the Wing and mainframe of the airplane which has successfully lifted 10.5 kgs of load with only 5 kg overall weight of the airplane.• Secured 10th rank in the SAE Aero Design competition in our debut year.• Managed funds of 80k rupees and maintained cash flow throughout the year.

Master'S Degree, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, 4.0/4.0(With Distinction)

Relevant courses: Modelling and control of Robots, Linear Algebra, Advanced System Modelling & Control, Optimal Control, Perception.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 3.62/4.0

Relevant courses: Mechatronics, CAD CAM Automation, FEA, Mechanical System Design, Robotics, Product Design & Development