Independent Works

Control And Tracking Systems

This project was done during initial years of my Undergrad. This deals with basic functionalities of the control systems. In this project, I learnt about the fundamentals of a closed loop control systems. Moreover, working with my peers helped in understanding the importance of team-work.

Summary

This project consists of an IR LED which constantly changes its position with a moving object.
The positioning of the tracking LED is controlled via Stepper motor
Applications: Position Tracking
Team Members: Six
My contribution: prototyping of circuits
Achievement: Secured 2nd prize in Student Activity Center Show

Domestic Power Line Carrier Communication

Inspiration

Several rural areas in India and other places in the world are not connected to the Internet. One major factor influencing this is - installing a new antenna tower. To reduce this installation costs, my friend and I thought of using the neutral line that is used in electrical supply for transmitting high frequency/ internet signals.

Summary

Connecting Rural areas
Security and Fire Detection
This proposal is presented at GVP College of Engineering for a Technical Paper Presentation
Team Members: 3
Achievement: Secured 1st prize (certificate of merit) at Technical Paper Presentation held by GVP college of engineering, India

Inspiration

Several rural areas in India and other places in the world are not connected to the Internet. One major factor influencing this is - installing a new antenna tower. To reduce this installation costs, my friend and I thought of using the neutral line that is used in electrical supply for transmitting high frequency/ internet signals.

Summary

Connecting Rural areas
Security and Fire Detection
This proposal is presented at GVP College of Engineering for a Technical Paper Presentation
Team Members: 3
Achievement: Secured 1st prize (certificate of merit) at Technical Paper Presentation held by GVP college of engineering, India
My contribution: Idea and concept design

A working design of Semi-automated hovercraft is presented at Technical meet, IIT, Madras. The model is made following the specification sheet/ problem statement decided by the event-organizers and committee members

Summary

Maneuvering of hovercraft is done using RF remote controller
Few colored blocks are placed and the hovercraft should recognize using colored sensors and indicate on a display
Team Members: 4
My contribution: Circuit design and programming
Participated at technical meet up held at IIT Madras.
Refer picture

Semi-Automated Hovercraft

Automatic Vehicle for Traction Maintenance

Inspiration

Many rail accidents are caused due to the mechanical failure of tracks. This is a major problem for the government and railway operating officials. To reduce this, a automated robot vehicle can be installed and regularly perform the maintenance using on-board sensors. In case of any derailment, the vehicle sends data to operating station and train engines.

Summary

Black path (in the video) indicates a healthy track while the white being a crack.
IR sensor is used to sense the difference in the track and sends a signal via RF transmitter to the engine (a second rover)
Team Members: 2
Presented at several technical meet-ups
Refer picture and video

*This project has a potential application and it is my interest to pursue research in developing sensors that scans the track

Design of Robots using LEGO

Inspiration

After my Under-graduation, I started working for Kriyative Edge . The founders of Kriyative Edge helped in providing the necessary resources in building the various robots. These robots are helpful in inspiring school kids and college students and provide a healthy attitude towards STEM.

During weekends, I voluntarily teach online Robotics and Automation classes at Kriyative Edge. The platform I use: LEGO EV3, Raspberry Pi with Python.

Few models (shown below) are entirely built by me, while the others are group work involving two engineers.

Robotic Arm

Mimicking a Water Bottle Plant

Mimicking a Water Bottle Plant

A 2D Plotter

A 2D Plotter

A Remote Controlled Hovercraft

Line Follower