Name: Akshet Patel
Profile: Roboticist, ROS Developer, Researcher
Email: akshetp.ap@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7570321537
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About Me
I completed my MSc in Robotics and Computation at the University College London (UCL), UK having completed my Bachelor of Technology (BTech) focused in Mechatronics Engineering from Manipal University Jaipur, India.
I love to play the Guitar, Flute and Keyboard, and I actively participate in football and cricket matches, which keeps me physically active.
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My Favourite Quote of the Week
"If you don't ask, the answer is always no" - Nora Roberts
Education
My Master's and Bachelor's Education
University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom
Master of Science (MSc) - Robotics and Computation
September 2022 - September 2023
Focused on:
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Virtual Environments
- Robotic Systems Engineering
- Robotic Control Theory and Systems
- Robotic Sensing, Manipulation and Interaction
- Robot Vision and Navigation
- Machine Vision
- Applied Deep Learning
Dissertation: Chemical Source Estimation and Localisation using Active Deep Reinforcement Learning
Supervisors: Dr Zhongguo Li, Dr Simon Julier
Manipal University Jaipur
Jaipur, India
Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering; GPA: 9.76/10
July 2018 - July 2022
Focused on:
- Engineering Mathematics (I, II, III, IV)
- Theory of Machines
- Control Systems
- Mechatronics System Design
- Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
- PLC
- Industrial Robotics
- Robot Path Planning and Control
- Artificial Intelligence
Dissertation: TeleSurgery: A Proof of Concept
Supervisors: Assoc Prof Cai Yiyu, Dr Princy Randhawa
My Projects
A Glimpse of my Projects
Pick and Place using Panda Arm (Team Project)
Navigation for a Robotic Lawnmower (Team Project)
Developing Graph-based Optimisation and SLAM (Team Project)
KUKA YouBot Simulation (Team Project)
Trajectory Planning for a Quadcopter
MATLAB / December, 2022.
TeleSurgery - A Proof of Concept
Creating a Bathymetric Map of the Seabed Using DVL Sensor Data
Augmented Reality with Internet of Things (IoT)
MedBuddy - The Medicine Delivery Robot
My LinkedIn Posts
My LinkedIn Content Journey
October 2023 - Present
Research Publications
My Research Publications and Contributions
Experiences
My Academic & Professional Journey
Sunsynk Limited, United Kingdom
Controls and Software Engineer
- My former company Smart Power Systems was acquired by Sunsynk Limited on March 01, 2024.
- Controls, Python, APIs, GCP, OCPP, S7-1200 and ET200SP PLCs
- Energy Management System (EMS)
- EV Charger Management System
Manager: Dr Ian Chilvers
National Institue of Technology, Patna, India
Robot Operating System (ROS) Intern
- Worked with Quad-SDK, a ROS-based full-stack software framework for agile quadrupedal locomotion
- Explored a suite of visualization and data-processing tools for rapid development
Supervisor: Dr Gagan Deep Meena
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Visiting Student Researcher (IndiaConnect@NTU)
- Developed the Proof of Concept for TeleSurgery using Virtual Reality and Robotics via Robot Operating System (ROS) and deployed it on the Meta Quest Headset.
Supervisors: Assoc Prof Cai Yiyu, Dr Princy Randhawa
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) - CSIR, India
Project Intern
- Developed a Robot Operating System (ROS) package to create the Bathymetric Map of the seabed by the data captured by the Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) sensor.
Supervisors: Mrs. Nagvekar M Surekha, Sh. Pramod Kumar Maurya, Dr Raja Rout
Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada
MITACS Globalink Research Intern 2021
- Conducted extensive research on securing the Routing Protocol for Low Power and Lossy Networks using Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA3) and the use cases of the MQTT Protocol under the guidance of my host professor from Lakehead University, Canada.
Supervisors: Dr Gautam Srivastava
InfoSuccess3D, Athens, Greece
AR/VR Intern
- Trained to use Unity3D and C# language to create a 2D game and an AR application, 'AR Virus App Simulator' to visualize the spread of coronavirus in real-time in 3D space and contributed to a research paper on the same.
Supervisors: Mr Konstantinos Tsaramirsis
Achievements and Honours
My Personal & Academic Achievements and Invited Talks
Tech Workshop on IoT and Robotics
Mini Workshop on AR/VR
Date: August 12-13, 2021
Recording Link: Watch on YouTube
Invited by: Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur & ISA MUJ Chapter
Represented Manipal University Jaipur at ISA TOTAL 2021
Date: September 08, 2021
Recording Link: Watch the Recorded Live Stream
Invited by: Mrs. Anuja Thukral, Student Section Liaison - ISA DELHI SECTION
Invited Talk on Understanding MITACS & Sharing my Experience
Date: September 19, 2021
Invited by: BrightGrads, Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
Invited Talk on 'All About IndiaConnect@NTU' by VJTI, Mumbai
Date: October 30, 2021
Recording Link: Watch on Request
Invited by: Society of Robotics and Automation, VJTI
Podcast Episode with BelkIoT
Invited for 'Tea with the President, Dr. G K Prabhu', Manipal University Jaipur
Date: July 20, 2022
Invited by: Leadership, Manipal University Jaipur
Gold Medallist, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur
Date: November, 2022
Awarded by: Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur
Recipient of President's Gold Medal for Excellence in Research, Manipal University Jaipur
Date: November, 2022
Awarded by: Dr. G K Prabhu, President, Manipal University Jaipur
Invited Talk on Understanding MITACS & Research Internships by Varchasva
Date: September 11, 2022
Recording Link: Watch on YouTube
Invited by: Varchasva, Manipal University Jaipur
Invited Talk on Life After Class 10 by Sharon English High School (My Alma Mater)
Date: September 16, 2022
Recording Link: Watch the Best Part on YouTube
Invited by: Sharon English High School (My Alma Mater)
Invited Talk on Future of Mechatronics & Career Advice by MechE Society of IERT
Date: December 27, 2022
Invited by: Mr. Prakhar Parashar, MechE Society of IERT
Invited Talk on A Guide to Crack NTU Research Internship by TechClub SSN
Invited Talk on Mastering Master's: How to Prepare for an International Master's Program by BlockSecAI, CGPIT, Gujarat, India
Invited Guest Speaker at Manipal University Jaipur, India
Date: October 06, 2023
Recording Link: Watch a major Snippet
Invited by: ISA MUJ Chapter,
Department of Mechatronics,
Directorate of Alumni Relations,
Directorate of International Collaborations
Feliciltated by Manipal University Jaipur, India
Date: October 06, 2023
Awarded by:
Directorate of International Collaborations
&
Directorate of Alumni Relations
Invited Talk on Navigating and Surviving Masters by Manipal University Jaipur
Date: February 03, 2024
Recording Link: Watch the Recording.
Invited by: Directorate of Alumni Relations (DoAR)
Invited Talk on Introduction to Robotics by IIIT Kottayam
Date: February 10, 2024
Invited by: BetaLabs IIITKottayam
Podcast on Overcoming Obstacles in Engineering Abroad by Kinematic Conversations
Date: February 22, 2024
YouTube: Watch the episode.
Spotify: Listen to the episode.
Invited by: Ilir Aliu
Podcast on How to Find Your Path in Robotics by Kinematic Conversations
Date: February 29, 2024
YouTube: Watch the episode.
Spotify: Listen to the episode.
Invited by: Ilir Aliu