Projects
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Pacbot Robotics Team
Description
Lead a >15-person cross-functional team to build a robot that can navigate Pac-Man mazes and play Pac-man autonomously, implementing path-planning algorithms and collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software systems
Why did I make this?
I've always been into robotics since competing in FTC during high school, and I wanted to continue this interest in college. iRobotics Pacbot was the one of the few robotics teams at UIUC that was software heavy, and I received the wonderful opportunity to lead the team. I learned a lot in my courses about AI and algorithms, but this project allowed me to apply those concepts. I worked on path-finding algorithms, taking inspiration from concepts I learned such as state-space search, A*, and alpha-beta pruning. I also got to collaborate with engineers across difference disciplines and gained great leadership skills here.
Skills
Smart Car
Description
Built a cloud-connected smart car using a Raspberry Pi and electronics, with a dual-server Flask/React infrastructure on AWS EC2 and a React Native mobile app to remotely control the car's movements and see through its cameras.
Why did I make this?
This is my longest ongoing project. I originally created a keyboard controlled car during the COVID-19 pandemic period, when I let my curiosity roam freely. I revisted this car after learning more about computer systems, taught myself how to use AWS EC2 servers in the process, and made it mobile-controlled from anywhere. It’s still ongoing as the possibilities for what this car can be are endless.
Skills
QuoteBot
Description
A Discord bot that generates inspirational quotes
Why did I make this?
I wanted to make a bot for the server with me and some of my high school friends.
Skills
Wake-Up Arm
Description
Built an arm using a Raspberry Pi, motors, and some 3D printed parts to trigger at certain times.
Why did I make this?
I tend to sleep past my alarm, so I figured if I made something that forced me to wake up, there wouldn't be a problem.
Skills
This Website Portfolio
Description
My personal website, made using vercel and next.js, that contains details about my career, interests, blog posts, etc.
Why did I make this?
I wanted to make a fully custom website to contain details about my career, projects, interests, blog posts, etc. Right now everything is tech related, but at some point I might add more non-tech related interests.