Akhil Joshi

1. Integrated Kinova Gen3 arm, Robotiq 2F-140 gripper, and impedance-control ROS stack; achieved 87 % trajectory-tracking accuracy on precision gelatin-cutting trials. 2. Built a hardware-in-the-loop test rig for 100 + embedded control units, cutting debug time 45%. 3. Managed Robotics & Medical Systems Lab infrastructure (network, power, cooling) supporting 7-DOF arms, UAVs, and vision rigs.

1. Mentored student teams on embedded sensing, perception, and motion control projects. 2. Supported development using MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, and 3D printing for rapid prototyping. 3. Led code reviews and debugging sessions to meet project milestones. 4. Assessed technical reports and presentations for course alignment.

1. Designed a soft-tissue cutting system on the Kinova Gen3 using a MATLAB + ROS vision pipeline, achieving 87% line-tracking accuracy. 2. Performed camera and hand-eye calibration and maintained tf2 chains for coordinate mapping. 3. Planned trajectories using B-splines, quintic polynomials, and TOTG, with Kalman filtering for deformable tissue. 4. Executed motion with TRAC-IK and task-space PD control with impedance damping. 5. Validated system through hardware-in-the-loop and repeatability tests.

1. Focused on robotics, automation, and AI with hands-on experience in robot programming, control, and machine learning. 2. Completed coursework in Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Kinematics, and Embedded Systems. 3. Built robotics projects using ROS, MATLAB, and Simulink, including vision-based control and motion planning. 4. Worked with Kinova Gen3 and KUKA arms, sensor integration, and simulation tools.

1. Assembled and configured computer labs with various devices 2. Developed and executed hardware/software test plans for 100+ devices 3. Designed and validated lab network performance, improving data throughput by 25% 4. Troubleshot and fixed connectivity, hardware, and software failures to boost system reliability

1. Taught students from Kindergarten to 10th grade in STEM subjects including robotics, programming, and mathematics. 2. Led hands-on learning using Arduino, Scratch, and electronics kits. 3. Supported administrative and accounting tasks, delivered motivational sessions, and launched sustainability initiatives impacting over 500 children.

1. Completed full-time education at a nonprofit school focused on uplifting underprivileged children through quality education and technology access. 2. Built a strong academic foundation in science, mathematics, and English communication. 3. Actively participated in community service, extracurriculars, and early exposure to STEM learning initiatives.