As a part of Microrobotics course project, i studied micro-ornithopter robots and detailed the advancements and recent trends in micro-ornithopters.

• An 11 DOF Quadruped with 2 DOF legs and 3 DOF active spine capable of climbing trees. Developed as a part of my bachelor thesis at IIT Indore. (Bachelor Thesis PDF)

• The 3 DOF Active Spine allows it to reorient its upper and lower torso relative to each other that enables the robot to climb trees from ground up, transfer from trunk to branch and vice versa.

• I have demonstrated the effect of active spine in locomotion in improving stability of the robot.

My First Research Project at IIT Indore- A wall climbing hexapod robot with NiTiNOL Shape Memory Alloy actuated suction grippers. Its a compact suction gripper  providing ease of control, and noiseless actuation.

• Performed CFD-MBD co-simulations to estimate the thrust generated by oscillating fin propulsion scheme

• Developed a virtual test rig to analyze and optimize the control scheme of an indigenous robotic fish interfacing MSC ADAMS with MATLAB & Simulink.

A 1-D Ball Balancing Platform was developed for the course project of Instrumentation & Control.

We developed a simple low cost arduino-based ball balancing platform that took the distance input from the ultrasonic sensor and used a PID control to balance the ball on the strip.

• For the Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines Lab Project, in a group of 3, we developed this Scissor's mechanism based retractrable car roof top mechanism. 

• We iteratively designed this eight-bar mechanism through geometric analysis, simulated the mechanism in ADAMS View and created a miniature prototype out of 3D-printed linkages.

As a part of Principles of Product Design course project, designed a Syrup Dispenser for elderly people using Archimedes Screw, for spill free dispensing of Medical Syrup.

Followed all Product Development and QFD principles in the development

• Prototyped a Universal Planter machine based on Whitworth quick return mechanism for zero-till farming.

• This dibbler-based machine is cost-effective, capable of sowing seeds as well as planting saplings

• Spearheaded the overall design optimization efforts as the Design & Analysis head of the team

• Designed an ergonomic yet lightweight roll cage- maximizing the safety of the occupant in the event of the impact through clever placement of the members. Performed FEA simulations for crash-worthiness.

• Optimized the design of wheel hub, steering knuckle through iterative design and FEA analysis and achieved 57% weight reduction. I have documented some of my work as blogs on my portfolio website.

• Reverse engineered the tripod CV axle to integrate it within the rear hub.

• Performed Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and devised a Design Validation Plan (DVP)

• Prepared Design & CAE Report for the team to achieve its best, All India Rank 8th, in the Design Evaluation.

• Led a team of four to the DRDO's DRUSE Competition, we conceptualized and designed a Spherical Robot with integrated jumping capability for surveillance in multi-story buildings.

• I performed multibody dynamic simulations of jumping and locomotion mechanism.