Kshitij Gawande

Motivated and reliable international student pursuing Master of Engineering (Mechatronics and Automation) at Macquarie University. Innovative and results-driven with solid foundation in robotics and automation systems. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, paired with proficiency in programming languages such as C and Python. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive advancements and efficiencies in engineering projects.

• IRB120 Robot Simulation: Programmed path for IRB 120 manipulator using ABB software and tested in on real robot.
• Quadruped robot: Manufactured a quadruped robot by additive manufacturing and used BLDC Motors and optical encoders for precise control of legs. Created a URDF file using Fusion 360 software and tested it in Gazebo simulator. Worked on ROS in Raspberry Pi interface and actuated the robot according to the given position parameters. Learnings: ROS, Raspberry pi programming
• Self-Balancing Robot: Integrated stepper motor with a gyro sensor using atmega328p microcontroller. Tuned PID controller to get precise output from the stepper motor, basically to reduce difference between target value and actual value Learnings: Arduino programming, CAD, Control systems, Actuation of motors from sensor input data.
• Autonomous Payload Dropping Drone: Designed and developed an autonomous drone and integrated servo motor Based payload dropper. Learnings: Drone dynamics, Application of Pixhawk, Mission Planner software, Actuating servo to drop payload
• Drone Development Challenge: Worked on fixed wing drones and represented Mahindra University in the challenge as a member of MU AERO club.