Ventures in Innovation: My Project Showcase 

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia marked a pivotal chapter in the SunSPEC 6 project, a collaborative effort that brought together 16 student engineers from diverse disciplines, alongside 4 staff engineers. I led a hybrid sub-team in Singapore, where our mission was to create a cutting-edge wireless telemetry system and a seamless dashboard interface for the solar vehicle. We worked with a plethora of technologies, from Raspberry Pi and Arduinos to advanced FPGA controllers like CompactRIO, skillfully combining programming languages such as embedded C, Python, and LabVIEW. Our role extended to intricate aspects like electrical motor control, wishbone suspension, and braking system design, crucial for optimal vehicle weight distribution. In Australia, I took charge of a dedicated sub-team responsible for programming, electronics, and telemetry. As the Programming and Telemetry Team Captain, I ensured the vehicle's software and electronic systems ran efficiently and safely. Additionally, I was one of the 3 student engineers overseeing the stringent static & dynamic scrutineering process to qualify for the race, a testament to the collective dedication and hard work of our diverse team.

Led a team of 4 throughout the development of an AGV with scotch-yoke and slider-crank mechanisms, demonstrating expertise in mechanical design and PIC microcontroller programming. This AGV featured a scotch-yoke mechanism for gripping and a slider-crank mechanism for precise positioning. I spearheaded the entire project, from fabrication to programming, highlighting my expertise in both mechanical design and PIC microcontroller programming. This project became a hallmark, providing an invaluable reference for subsequent batches, as it exemplified the innovative standards we established.

I led a team of 4 in the comprehensive development of an AGV equipped with a 6 DOF robot arm and adaptive end effector of our design, enabling precise object pick-and-place capabilities. I oversaw the project from design and fabrication to programming, showcasing my expertise in electronic design and logic control. To further enhance functionality. This project set benchmarks, serving as an exemplary reference for future batches, showcasing the innovative standards we achieved.

I led a team of three in pioneering the exploration of emerging thermoelectric cooler technologies. We delved into the applications of the Peltier and Seebeck effects, creating an innovative refrigeration unit. Utilizing the Peltier effect, we implemented precise temperature control through PID logic with an Arduino, optimizing efficiency. Our project made a mark by winning the Merit Award for Energy Innovation Challenge by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore, and the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Technology Award in 2017, a recognition awarded to only 10 teams. As the team leader, I oversaw the entire development process, from mechanical design and fabrication to electrical schematics, and programming, ensuring a successful and award-winning project.

As a passionate robotics engineer, I'm continually seeking new challenges to test my skills and push the boundaries of technology. My next venture involves the development of a quadruped robot using open-source resources from initiatives like the Open Dynamic Robot Initiative. This project isn't just about building a robot; it's about exploring the possibilities and honing my abilities in robotics engineering. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey as I embark on this innovative and educational endeavor to create a functional and versatile quadruped robot, showcasing the power of open-source technology in the field of robotics.