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Priyanka Lakariya
ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION ENGINEER
I'm a Robotics Engineer with a background spanning industrial manufacturing. I like solving problems that sit between theory and implementation—where equations meet hardware and things either work or they don't.
At Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drive), I optimized production processes for medium-voltage motors and implemented lean systems that improved throughput by 67%. As an MS Robotics student at Northeastern University, I've worked on robot kinematics and trajectory tracking, 3D human pose estimation, and pedestrian trajectory prediction using neural networks.
My goal is to work on autonomous robots—building systems that can perceive, map, and navigate complex environments. I'm excited about the perception side of robotics: SLAM, computer vision, and the work that helps autonomous systems see, map, and move through the real world.
MY JOURNEY
Jul 2023 - Jul 2025
Manufacturing Professional
INNOMOTICS INDIA PVT LTD (formerly Siemens Large Drive)
Production optimization for 3.3KV–11KV medium-voltage motors. Built real-time dashboards tracking OEE, cycle time, and bottleneck metrics. Applied ABC analysis on historical demand data to implement Kanban pull systems and JIT inventory control. Programmed sensor units and supported medium-voltage drive testing and commissioning. Results: 67% throughput improvement
Skill tags: Process Optimization | Lean Manufacturing | Kanban/JIT | KPI Dashboards | Sensor Programming | Data Analysis
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
WISSENSQUELLE
Project Intern
Project analyzing the kinematics of industrial robot arms. Derived DH parameters and worked through forward kinematics for PUMA 560, 3R planar, and SCARA robots using RoboAnalyzer. Tested the models by checking end-effector positions across different joint configurations.
Skill tags: Forward Kinematics | DH Convention | Transformation Matrices | RoboAnalyzer | PUMA 560 | SCARA
EDUCATION
2025-2027
Northeastern University
Master's Degree
Master of Science, Robotics
Concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Relevant Courses - Mobile Robotics, Robot Mechanics and Control
2019-2023
Savitribai Phule Pune University, (SPPU)
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Honours Specialization in Robotics
Relevant Courses - Design of Machine Elements, Mechatronics, Computer Aided Engineering, Design of Transmission System, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SKILLS
PROJECTS
Real-Time Pedestrian Trajectory Prediction via 3D Human Pose Estimation [LINK]
Built a pedestrian trajectory prediction system for autonomous navigation that fuses 3D skeletal pose data to anticipate movement intent 0.8-1.0 seconds earlier than position-only methods. Developed a dual-stream architecture combining Social-LSTM with a Transformer-based pose encoder, achieving 35-46% error reduction on the JTA dataset. Implemented an RTMPose + SMPL pipeline for real-time 3D pose estimation at 30 FPS, and designed a CVAE decoder to generate 20 multimodal trajectory predictions over a 4.8-second horizon, validated on ETH/UCY benchmarks.
Skills - Python · PyTorch · Computer Vision · Deep Learning · Pose Estimation · Trajectory Prediction
Kinematic Modeling and Trajectory Tracking for UR5 Collaborative Robot [LINK]
Developed a complete kinematic modeling and trajectory tracking pipeline for the UR5 collaborative robot. Computed forward kinematics using DH convention with sub-micron accuracy (0.0007mm), then built a Newton-Raphson inverse kinematics solver using a damped least-squares approach on the 6×6 Jacobian. Tracked circular and infinity-shaped trajectories across 157 waypoints while maintaining fixed tool orientation, and visualized the motion through a MATLAB 3D animation with SE(3) end-effector frames.
Skills - MATLAB · Robot Kinematics · Simulation · Trajectory Tracking · UR5 · Motion Planning
Design and Analysis of Stewart Platform for Astronomical Telescope Positioning [LINK]
Telescopes tracking distant galaxies need platforms that move with micrometer precision , which is what Stewart platforms are implemented for. Analyzed a 6-DOF Stewart platform for precision telescope positioning applications. Performed mobility analysis using Grübler's formula to validate six degrees of freedom across 12 spherical joints and 6 prismatic actuators. Developed a SolidWorks CAD model with 500mm diameter platforms and 200mm actuator stroke, then characterized workspace geometry to identify singularity-free operating zones for safe, precise motion.
Skills - SolidWorks · Parallel Kinematics · Motion Analysis · Workspace Analysis · Singularity Analysis · CAD Modeling
Low-Cost IoT-Based 3D Printer using Vat Photopolymerization
Designed and fabricated a low-cost vat photopolymerization 3D printer using UV LED curing and a custom resin vat mechanism. Integrated IoT-based remote monitoring to control printing parameters in real-time, enabling process adjustments without being tethered to the machine. Optimized UV exposure timing and z-axis layer stepping to achieve 50-micron resolution while reducing prototyping costs by 60% compared to commercial SLA systems.
Skills - Arduino · IoT · Embedded Systems · Additive Manufacturing · Mechatronics
Obstacle Detection Drone [LINK]
Built a quadcopter UAV equipped with ultrasonic-based obstacle detection as part of an undergraduate mini-project for Mechatronics. Assembled the airframe using an F450 quadrotor frame, KK2.1.5 flight control board with MPU6050 IMU, 1000KV brushless motors, and 30A ESCs. Integrated an Arduino Uno with an ultrasonic sensor (2cm–4m detection range) to identify nearby obstacles and trigger alerts through a buzzer system. Configured the FlySky FS-i6 transmitter-receiver pair for manual flight control and validated obstacle response during test flights.
Skills - Arduino · UAV · Embedded Systems · Ultrasonic Sensors · Flight Control · Prototyping
TECHNICAL COMPETITIONS
Flipkart Grid 3.0 Robotics Challenge [ LINK ]
Built a multi-robot warehouse automation system as part of the Flipkart Grid 3.0 robotics challenge. The system featured a fleet of mobile robots designed to autonomously handle parcel pickup, sorting, and delivery within a simulated warehouse environment. Integrated AI/ML-based image processing for parcel detection, classification, and tracking—enabling robots to identify packages and make navigation decisions without manual input. Developed inter-robot communication and coordination logic to allocate tasks dynamically, avoid collisions, and optimize delivery routes across the warehouse floor. Created a central monitoring and navigation dashboard that provided real-time visualization of robot positions, task status, and system throughput. The architecture was designed to minimize human intervention, reduce operational bottlenecks, and scale efficiently for high-volume logistics workflows.
Skills - Python · Image Processing · AI/ML · Multi-Robot Coordination · Autonomous Navigation · Prototyping
RoboCon 2021 [ LINK ]
Contributed as Technical Core of Team Anonymous in RoboCon India 2021, achieving All-India Rank 16. The competition theme was based on
the ancient Chinese game of pitch-pot where teams had to design two robots to pick up and throw arrows into five pots placed across the field while defending against opponents.
Worked on developing the arrow throwing mechanism using pneumatic actuation. Integrated pneumatic system to launch arrows with controlled force and trajectory, enabling accurate throws into target pots at varying distances. The mechanism was controlled via PS5 controller for precise input during competition. Also performed mechanical calculations for robot stability and load distribution,and integrated sensors to enhance drive system performance.
Skills - Pneumatics · Mechanical Design · Sensor Integration · Drive Systems · Prototyping · Team Collaboration
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
LEADERSHIP
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President (May 2024 - Jul 2025) - Innoverse Dynamo Toastmasters Club (Corporate Club)
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Chairman (2022) - MESWCOE Roboclub
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President (2022) | Vice President (2021) | Project Head (2020) - Nakshatra Astronomy Club
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Mechanical Head (2020) | Technical Core (2019) - MESWCOE RoboCon - Team Anonymous
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National Marketing Coordinator | Senior Manager (2021-22) | Manager (2020–21) - AIESEC in Pune
VOLUNTEER
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Volunteer (2020 - 2025) - Atharva Muley Foundation
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Team Manager | Volunteer (2020 - 2023) - Sharva Aikyam Foundation
ACHIEVEMENTS
COMPETITIONS
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All India Rank 16 - RoboCon India Finalist (2021)
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Quarter Finalist – Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge (2021)
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Gold Honour – International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (2019)
LEADERSHIP
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Outstanding Officer – Executive Committee (2025) - Innoverse Dynamo Toastmasters Club (Corporate Toastmasters Club)
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Ideal AIESECer – Best Team Leader Award (2022) - AIESEC In Pune
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Thrivers of Leadership Body – Awarded twice (2021) - AIESEC In Pune