Hi! I'm Nikhil CG




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About Me

My name is Nikhil CG and I am currently a Graduate Student at Carnegie Mellon University in Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Robotics and Control Systems. I am working as a Research Assistant in the Robomechanics Lab under Dr. Aaron Johnson on Design Optimization of Quadrupeds with a spine through simulation. I recently graduated from RV College of Engineering with a Bachelor's of Engineering with Honors in Mechanical Engineering. I am looking for Full Time oppurtunites starting in December 2023.

Education

Carnegie Mellon University (Graduate)

I am currently enrolled as a Masters Student at Carnegie Mellon University studying Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Robotics. At the moment, I'm conducting research in Prof. Aaron Johnson's Robomechanics Lab with a focus on legged robots.

Relevant Coursework:

  • 11785 : Introduction to Deep Learning
  • 16745 : Optimal Control and Reinforcement Learning
  • 24784 : Trustworthy AI Autonomy
  • 24695 : Modern Control Theory
  • 24670 : Robot Dynamics and Analysis
  • 24678 : Computer Vision for Engineers
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    RV College of Engineering (Undergraduate)

    I graduated from RV College of Engineering in July 2022. I earned a Bachelor's of Engineering with Honors in Mechanical Engineering. Some of the coursework during my tenure are listed.

    Relevant Coursework:

  • 18G5B04 : Intelligent Systems
  • 18ME6C3 : Foundation of Mechatronics
  • 18G6E16 : Mathematical Modeling
  • 18ME63 : Design of Machine Elements-II
  • 18ME6D3 : Hydraulics and Pneumatics
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    Projects

    These are the projects that I have worked in my Undergraduate and Graduate courses.

    Construction Site Hazard Detection using Computer Vision

    Nitinol Shape Memory Alloy Actuator for Satellite Solar Panel Deployment

    Path planning and control strategies for an autonomous buggy

    Mars Rover - Astra Robotics

    Contact

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