Amazon Robotics Challenge
January 2015 – July 2017 @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
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I am a member of Team MIT-Princeton for Amazon Robotics Challenge. I am responsible for developing algorithms for picking and retrieving a desired object from a shelf while considering the constraints in the environment and uncertainty in the pose of the obejct.
- Team MIT won the stowing task in 2017, stood 3rd in the 2016 and 2nd in 2015.
CNC Mini Lathe Design
February 2015 – May 2015 @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
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As a part of 2.720 course at MIT, we designed and built a CNC mini lathe with precision of upto 50 microns.
- The machine generates G code file directly from SolidWorks model and 'turns' the model into reality.
Data-driven Optimization of Manipulation Actions
November 2013 – December 2013 @ Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning course project at CMU.
- Used Gaussian process to optimize parameters for dynamic regrasp actions to maximize the probability of success
- Data from large number of regrasp trials with different parameters and classification as success or failure is used.
Shingling Robot
January 2013 – May 2013 @ Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
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Mechatronic Design course project at CMU.
- Developed an autonomous robot which can carry shingles, follow marking on a roof, place shingles on their planed position and even nail them to the roof.
- The project involves application of Mechanical Design, Embedded Control and Path Planning skills