Autonomous Self Balancing Bot

Two wheel self balancing robot which perform tasks autonomously with the help of sensors such as camera, line following sensor etc.

Balancing Mecanum Wheel Robot

This project aims to develop a balancing bot equipped with Mecanum wheels, enabling omni-directional movement. The use of Mecanum wheels allows the bot to navigate in all directions and maneuver through narrow pathways efficiently. Reference Video: 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG2pka4Bczg&list=PL-jdfpVGqiEfoe6agpYp1C8x1sTURA-uM&index=6 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNschtiF7aw

Design and Control of Centralised Multi-Holonomic-Drive-Robot System

The objective of this project is to develop a centralized system for coordinating multiple holonomic-drive robots. The system will focus on efficient task allocation and collision avoidance to ensure smooth and effective operation of the multi-agent setup. A key aspect of this project is implementing a rule-based approach to govern robot interactions and decision-making. By defining structured rules for navigation, task distribution, and conflict resolution, the system aims to enhance coordination and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Surface Hydrobotic Explorer (SHE)

This project aims to develop a biomimicry-inspired surface water robot that mimics the movement of aquatic organisms for efficient navigation. It will use lightweight materials and buoyant structures for stability, integrating fin-like or paddle-driven propulsion. The project focuses on stability and adaptability for effective surface water navigation. Ref.link : 1 .https://youtu.be/CkZszsl2aIU?si=9pJM5UvL_RZZyfZh 2.https://youtu.be/kPXKImc_5hQ?feature=shared

Camera Based Localization and Mechanism Desing for coBot Interaction (UR5 and eBot))

Theme development for next iteration of Remote hardware theme.

Hardware Automation for 4 wheeled Robot (eBot))

Making the autonomous functions of Docking and aruco based localization for robust, in order to maximize the hands free operations and reduce man-hours required for remote hardware theme. Explore Battery charge / change cycle optimization.

Industrial robotic arm (UR5) automation for remote access

This project aims to rectify robustness issues when deploying industrial arm for remote access Phase 1: Writing ur5 driver using RTDE protocol to minimize latency and system load and testing with RT kernal Phase 2: Developing methods to get filtered force output for feedback while picking and placing objects. Phase 3: Using Impedance control to avoid collision, even if compelled by participants Phase 4: Creating exact same condition in simulation to bridge sim2real gap from stage 1 to stage 2

Remote platform for turtlebot

This project aims to build a webstack for remote access of turtlebot. Phase 1: Getting familiar with webstack and turtlebot self-docking. Phase 2: Creating low collision risk arena with diagnostic testbed. Phase 3: Creating projects and documentation for the same. Phase 4: Mimic simulation of the world for offline test.

Software Automation 2.0

Improving current systems performance, security, and versatility.

Design of Control Algorithms for Quadcopters

Implementation of an LQR controller, which is linearized depending on the quadrotor’s state, unifies the control of rotational and translational states and handles time-varying system dynamics and control parameters. The project also will involve Model based PID and RL controller implementation

Modeling and Controlling of a Quadrotor with Suspended Load Using LQR

The objective of this firefighting drone in simulation is to autonomously navigate to fire-affected areas, grab and control a fire hose, and accurately extinguish fires. The simulation will focus on addressing challenges such as maintaining stable flight while carrying the hose's weight and handling disturbances caused by water pressure recoil.

New Drone Development

This project involves the development of a nano-category quadcopter equipped with an onboard camera for real-time visual feedback. The project aims to improve the quadcopter’s performance in various operational scenarios through rigorous testing and optimization.

SLAM on UAVs

This project focuses on enabling a UAV to navigate autonomously in unknown environments using Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM). By leveraging SLAM, the UAV can build a map of its surroundings while simultaneously determining its position, allowing it to avoid obstacles in real time. The implementation will be tested in both simulation and hardware to ensure reliable performance in real-world scenarios.

Visual Inertial Odometry on quadcopetrs

Figuring out VIO on quadcopters

Designing a Modular UVM Testbench for Hardware Design Validation

The project involves designing a UVM-based testbench for verifying a design and associated modules on hardware like CPU Design, serial protocols, sensor modules, . It focuses on creating a modular, scalable, and reusable test environment to validate functionality, performance, and edge cases. The testbench will include stimulus generation, coverage collection, and automated checks to ensure high-quality verification and support future design updates.

Exploring Webots

This project focuses on exploring Webots in depth, understanding its features, and working with various robots and custom worlds. It aims to create theme around Webots for schools and colleges.

ForumBot: Instant Support for eYRC Participants

This project focuses on developing a chatbot for discussion forums used by participants in eYRC. The chatbot will be designed to provide instant responses tailored to the specific themes of the competition. Using natural language processing (NLP), the bot will be able to understand and respond to participant queries related to task requirements, rules, and technical support, ensuring that participants receive relevant information quickly. The chatbot will be trained on data specific to each eYRC theme, allowing it to provide accurate, theme-based responses. By integrating with the forum platform, it will offer immediate assistance and encourage efficient communication. This will improve the participant experience by reducing wait times for replies and enhancing overall support during the competition.

Game Inventor

The objective of this project is to develop interactive learning materials for teaching JavaScript through game development. It aims to help school students understand JavaScript, along with Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), in a clear and engaging manner. Interns will create games that demonstrate JavaScript concepts while ensuring the content is easy to understand and visually appealing. The project involves both game development and the creation of structured learning materials.

HardwareGrade: Automated Grading for Hardware Tasks

This project aims to develop an autograding system for hardware tasks in eYRC using image processing techniques and state space vectors. The system will automatically evaluate image or video submissions by analyzing key visual features and comparing them against predefined task requirements. Image processing algorithms will extract relevant data, while state space vectors will track the task's progress, capturing important transitions and states over time. The autograding system will assess task performance based on factors such as accuracy, positioning, and movement. By using state space models to map task states and comparing them to expected results, the system will generate precise, automated feedback and grades. This approach ensures consistent grading, quick feedback, and a transparent evaluation process for participants.

Firmware Development for Drones

This project focuses on developing custom firmware for a flight controller to control drone operations. The firmware will handle tasks like stabilization, navigation, and motor control, ensuring smooth and accurate flight performance. It will integrate with hardware components such as sensors and communication systems to provide full control over the drone's behavior. The project involves designing the firmware structure, creating drivers for hardware interaction, and fine-tuning flight control algorithms for real-time performance and reliability. This custom flight controller will allow for flexibility and future improvements, giving complete control over drone functionality.

IoT Server Room

The project focuses on monitoring the temperature and humidity of a server room using sensors, with real-time data transmission to a dedicated platform and mobile app. The system includes actuators for automated cooling or alert mechanisms, ensuring optimal environmental conditions. A custom PCB will integrate the sensors, microcontroller, and communication modules, providing seamless data acquisition and control. The platform and app will enable remote monitoring, alerts, and actuator control, enhancing reliability and efficiency in server room management.

Line Follower 2.0: Integrating Kalman Filters and Mapping

The goal was to design a fast line follower that could move smoothly and stay on the line without errors. This would be the way to teach robotics using embedded systems for new comers. Additionally, an autograding system should be developed to evaluate the participants.

Origami in robotics

This project aims to build on the Robot-in-a-Box initiative by leveraging a pre-designed Proof of Concept (PoC) robot to develop a variety of new projects, with a focus on both mobile and arm platforms. Participants will use this robot as a base to create practical projects involving object handling, path planning, and sensor integration across mobile and arm-based systems. Along with developing these projects, detailed documentation covering key aspects such as design choices, hardware integration, and software development. This documentation will provide guidance for future projects and offer valuable insights into using mobile and robotic arm platforms, enabling participants to improve, troubleshoot, and enhance pre-existing robotic systems.

R&D for AgriEdge and MobileSense

Exploring and developing algorithms for various use cases around the AgriEdge and MobileSense Boards. Documenting the experiments, creating benchmarks and activities.

Real-Time Logistics Simulation on STM32 with FreeRTOS

This project aims to develop a real-time web-based visualization and monitoring system for the automated warehouse, built using the Phoenix Web Framework. The dashboard will display a live simulation of warehouse operations, showing robot movements, package sorting, and placement in bins. The system will feature WebSocket-based live updates, graphical representations of warehouse tasks, and a table tracking the number of sorted packages per priority level. This project helps users understand real-time web development, functional programming with Phoenix.

H-SYNC – Hardware-Software SYnchronized Communication

This project focuses on the development of a flexible and customizable communication interface between hardware accelerators and a processor, supporting multiple communication paradigms such as PCIe, AXI, and shared memory. The interface enables request-response communication, allowing both hardware and software to initiate and complete transactions. Core components include memory-mapped FIFOs, DMA engines, control/status registers, and interrupt/polling mechanisms, selected based on the application's performance and synchronization needs.

Localization and Navigation on FPGA

This project aims to estimate the position of a robot in an unknown environment using sensor fusion algorithms like Kalman filters, bayesian inference models and to implement these methods on a FPGA. The project will extend this work to the localization techniques for smartly navigating the environment.