Vaibhav Patil

Product Engineer

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India2 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Innovated low-cost robotic solutions for education.
Led design of competition robots with advanced navigation.
Collaborated across teams to enhance automation technologies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Robotics Developer specializing in affordable automation solutions and embedded systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

RoboticsEmbedded SystemsPrototypingMechanical Engineering

Other Skills

low-cost robotic armsmicrocontrollersfirmware developmentCAD modeling3D printinghardware solutionsautomation technologiesresearchcross-functional collaborationrobot designmechanical systemsSLAMROSgripper mechanismsoftware development ros

About

I'm a Robotics Developer driven by the belief that technology should be simple, accessible, and impactful. At Kikobot, I work at the intersection of innovation and affordability—building robotic systems that solve real-world challenges without overengineering the solution. With a background from Pune Institute of Computer Technology and hands-on experience in embedded systems, IoT, and rapid prototyping, I thrive in environments that demand both creativity and precision. Beyond the code and circuits, I’m passionate about learning, teaching, and collaborating with like-minded innovators. If you're building something cool or want to chat about robotics, automation, or emerging tech—let’s connect!

Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Kikobot

Robotics Engineer

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune · On-site

Designed and built low-cost robotic arms for educational purposes
Integrated microcontrollers (Arduino, STM32) with sensor arrays
Developed firmware in C/C++ and Python
Collaborated on CAD modeling and 3D printing of robot parts

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Quoppo

Robotics Intern

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Contributed to the prototyping and development of early-stage hardware solutions in collaboration with startup founders.
Assisted in evaluating and integrating affordable automation technologies for venture-backed startup projects.
Conducted research on scalable robotics applications for use in logistics, healthcare, and consumer tech.
Gained exposure to the startup ecosystem and cross-functional collaboration across tech, product, and business teams.
Participated in technical discussions and ideation sprints to align product design with business goals.

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Pict robotics club

Robot Design Lead & Operator

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Led the design and development of two competition robots based on the ABU Robocon 2024 theme, serving as the Robot Design Lead and primary Operator.
Engineered a 6-wheel tank drive system for Robot 2 and an Omni-wheel drivetrain for Robot 1, focusing on high maneuverability and terrain adaptability.
Designed a custom gripper mechanism optimized for efficient paddy rice pickup, tailored to the competition’s precision and speed requirements.
Developed a conveyor-assisted mechanism for autonomous ball collection, enhancing the robot's ability to perform tasks without human intervention.
Implemented SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) using a LiDAR sensor, enabling real-time mapping and autonomous navigation of the robot in a dynamic environment.
Deployed and configured Robot Operating System (ROS) on a Raspberry Pi for high-level control and integration with ESP32-based embedded systems handling low-level actuation and sensing.
Prioritized design for manufacturability, significantly reducing part count through laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication, resulting in robust, lightweight, and assembly-friendly mechanical systems.

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