Robotics Engineer
I’m a Master of Engineering candidate in Autonomy and Robotics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, passionate about bridging cutting-edge AI with physical robotic systems to solve real-world challenges. My work revolves around computer vision, sensor fusion, and distributed autonomous systems, with a focus on creating technologies that enhance human lives.
I am currently on the lookout for Summer Internship roles starting May 2025. Please feel free to reach out if you think I would be a good fit for your team!
Python, C++, Bash, PowerShell, Azure CLI, LabView
Deep Learning, Linux, Reinforcement Learning, NVIDIA Jetson, GEM E2, GEM E4, F1 Tenth, YOLO, Detic, SigLIP, UR3e
PyTorch, OpenCV, ROS, ROS2, Gazebo, Gazebo Ign, Open AI, GEM Stack, Unity, Anaconda, Docker, Azure
Enhancing the STRETCH Robot AI repository to improve object recognition, pickup, and handover reliability for assisting the elderly in IoT-enabled homes and achieved an increase in pickup success rate from 40% to 80%.
Developing distributed autonomous system coordination between STRETCH and Moxie to enable seamless collaboration.
My course work includes working with mobile robotics and autonomous vehicles, currently focusing on developing my skill set on optimizing deep learning perception models and real time systems coordination.
Related Course Work: Autonomous Vehicle System Engineering, Deep Learning with Computer Vision, Principles of Safe Autonomy
Led deployment and testing of cognitive vision models on IoT edge servers to predict, identify and report faulty surveillance cameras at Microsoft Datacenters globally along side of Azure Cognitive services development team.
Developed and led automation development in the project, implementing CI/CD pipelines for Azure resource procurement and setup, password rotation, vulnerability fixes and maintenance for cloud infrastructure and BareMetal physical servers. Reducing manual hours spent by 90%.
Developed an IoT device to detect obstacles blocking accessibility of fire extinguishers and alert security in real time for Nokia’s Manufacturing Factory as part of their safety measures.
My course work included working with embedded systems, real time system processing and image processing
Related Course Work: Real Time Embedded Systems, Image Processing,
My projects revolve around developing systems that combine the precision of robotics with the adapatability of AI, enabling smarter homes, safer autonomous vehicles, and tools that amplify human potential.
nvikramraj1305@gmail.com