Sep 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · On-site

Sep 2025 – Apr 2026 · 7 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · On-site

Dec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 7 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Dec 2023 – Nov 2024 · 11 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

• Contributed to the design and development of a Rocker Bogie rover with a manipulator for the ISRO Robotics Challenge 2024. Led the mechanical design of the manipulator, ensuring seamless integration with the rover, optimizing its performance on rough terrains. Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing the rover's capabilities and reliability.
• Proudly achieved 7th place at the national level, representing our college in this prestigious competition. Our team's efforts were recognized by ISRO panelists, showcasing strong expertise in mechanical design and robotics.

Oct 2023 – Dec 2023 · 2 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

• I developed an innovative coffee-serving robot leveraging the Festo Robotino 3 platform, designed to improve accessibility for visually impaired and physically challenged individuals in the service industry. The robot showcased seamless operation and adaptability in real-world scenarios, focusing on enhancing inclusivity and independence for its users.
• During the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, we demonstrated the robot’s capabilities to industry experts and tech enthusiasts, highlighting its potential to revolutionize service workflows while promoting equal opportunities in the workforce.

Dec 2024 – May 2025 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Contributed to dual-track R&D efforts in terrain intelligence and autonomous mobility systems for off-road operations. The internship spanned both navigation algorithm design and geospatial modeling for permafrost detection in high-altitude and high-latitude regions.
• 1. Terrain-Aware A Path Planning:*
• Engineered advanced A* algorithms for tracked vehicles navigating rugged terrains.
• Integrated LiDAR-derived Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and slope masks to ensure safe mobility in geospatially complex zones.
• Developed multi-resolution rasterization pipelines and slope-aware movement logic to optimize navigation through rough, unstructured terrain.
• 2. Permafrost Probability Modeling:
• Modeled permafrost occurrence using satellite data (MODIS, Landsat), reanalysis climate datasets (ERA5), and DEMs.
• Implemented empirical models for thermal indicators like TTOP, MAGT, and ALT to estimate freeze-thaw ground stability.
• Mapped permafrost probability zones in the Western Himalayas and Russian Arctic using Google Earth Engine and Python geospatial tools.
• Delivered outputs supporting terrain classification, route risk analysis, and infrastructure planning in extreme environments.

Aug 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

• As the Secretary of the Robotics and Automation Engineering Association (RAE) for the academic year 2024-2025, my responsibilities include:
• Coordinating Association Activities: Organizing workshops, seminars, and technical events focused on advancing the knowledge and skills of students in robotics and automation.
• Event Planning and Management: Leading the planning and execution of key association events, including technical competitions, guest lectures, and industry visits.
• Collaboration and Networking: Facilitating partnerships with industry professionals, alumni, and other tech communities to create opportunities for learning and career growth.
• Member Engagement: Promoting a collaborative environment within the association, encouraging active participation, and fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.
• Leadership and Strategy: Working closely with other office bearers to set goals, plan initiatives, and ensure the successful implementation of the association’s objectives.
• This role enables me to apply my leadership skills while contributing to the growth and success of the association and its members.

Aug 2023 – Jul 2024 · 11 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

May 2024 – Jun 2024 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Contributing to spacecraft technology advancements at ISRO URSC's Spacecraft Mechanisms Group. Gain hands-on experience in Siemens NX. Excited to contribute to India's space exploration efforts.

Oct 2021 – May 2022 · 7 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• Worked with an Autonomous Mobile Robot- AR - 100