Meet The Team

Aditya Gaddipati

Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development – Carnegie Mellon University, 2023
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication – University of Mumbai, 2018

linkedin.com/in/aditya-gaddipati

Aditya’s primary roles are Perception Lead, Systems Engineering Lead.

Bruce Kim

Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development – Carnegie Mellon University, 2023
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics – Korea National Open University, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies – Korea University, 2017

linkedin.com/in/brucekwangkyunkim

Bruce has been searching for the purpose of life and figuring out how he could possibly improve people’s lives. Combined with his interest in liberty, free market, and international relations, he is truly enjoying the MRSD program and the excellent opportunities it brings for his entrepreneurial aspiration (except assignments).

When he is not working, he calls Steven Brills or Nevin Valsaraj to work.

Bruce’s primary roles are Project Manager, Manipulation Lead.

Pallavi Madhukar

Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development – Carnegie Mellon University, 2023
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering – PES University, 2020

linkedin.com/in/pallavimadhukar/

Pallavi’s interests primarily lie in sustainability and mobile robotics – aren’t agrobots the perfect intersection of both?

When she is ignoring the pile of assignments on her desk, she is probably working on her latest artsy project or at the zoo chilling with the her polar bear.

Pallavi’s primary roles are Perception Lead, Systems Integration Lead.

Steven Mani Brills

Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development – Carnegie Mellon University, 2023
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Ramaiah Institute of Technology, 2019

linkedin.com/in/stevenbrills/

Steven loves almost anything that moves, like cars and mobile robots. Particularly, mobile ground robots with wheels. And especially, mobile ground robots with wheels that can also farm autonomously.

When he is not working, you can either find him running around Schenley, going on about cars, or cooking up some good food (depends on who you ask though).

Steven’s primary roles are Navigation Lead, Customized Tool Lead.

Vaidehi Patil

Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development – Carnegie Mellon University, 2023
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Sardar Patel College of Engineering, 2020

www.linkedin.com/in/vaidehi-patil

Vaidehi’s research interests include machine design, medical robotics, ag robotics and soft robotics. She is the creator of TechTackled, a platform designed to discuss and develop technology related to robotics and automation. She has engineered initiatives like robots for the environment, women in tech, to name a few.

Vaidehi loves to explore and experiment- to visit new places, meet new people, experience different cultures, art forms, and designs. In her not so productive hours you might find her enjoying a session of kick boxing.

Vaidehi’s primary roles are Manipulation Lead, Customized Tool Lead.