Thomas Detlefsen
I am a roboticist with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) Swanson School of Engineering. Currently, I’m at Carnegie Mellon University pursuing a Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development.
I dove into robotics in 2020 on the MIT-PITT+RW Indy Autonomous Challenge through the Pitt Robotics and Automation Society. We were able to race a full-scale autonomous indy car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2021.
Since then, I’ve gotten to work on many different projects inside and outside of robotics. My background is in computer vision and machine learning, but I’m interested in all facets of robotics, especially sustainable applications for robots, such as recycling and agriculture.
Saudamini Ghatge
I have a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai . Currently, I’m at Carnegie Mellon University pusruing a Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development. Before joining CMU, my professional endeavors primarily revolved around integrating sub-systems for a mobile robot and developing ROS-based software. At CMU, my focus is on acquiring a profound understanding of the critical elements that contribute to the autonomy of robotic systems and advancing my research in the realm of safe autonomy. Moving forward, I plan to delve deeper into exploring methodologies for designing safe human-robot interaction models.
Shara Lawande
Hello! I’m Shara, a first-year MRSD student at CMU with a Bachelor’s in Engineering from BITS Goa, India. My passion lies in modeling and controls. Currently, I lead the development of external mechanisms at NiMo. My background features internships at Carnegie Mellon University, contributing to the Morphing Matter Lab and Biorobotics Lab. I’ve focused on topology optimization for robot designs, machine learning for defect detection in pipes, and programming closed-loop controllers for snake robots in cluttered terrains. In the future I’d also like to explore path planning and perception in robotics.
Sruthi Mukkamala
Hi there! I’m a first-year Master’s student at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where I am studying Robotic Systems Development. Prior to CMU, I attained my Bachelor’s at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where I earned a major in Mechanical Engineering and a technical breadth in Computer Science.
My experience in robotics spreads far and wide. As an undergraduate, I worked at the Biomechatronics Laboratory and Structures-Computer Interaction Laboratory at UCLA. Additionally, in the fall of 2021, I worked as a Technical Program Management intern at Cruise. These experiences exposed me to all facets of robotics, from mechanical design to simulation to machine learning to management.
Moving forward, I am excited to learn more about full-stack software implementations for autonomous vehicles.
Shrudhi Ramesh Shanthi
Hello, I’m Shrudhi, a passionate Robotics enthusiast dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. With a background in Electronics and Computer Engineering from VIT Chennai, I’ve engaged in diverse technical projects, including designing autonomous robots for industrial applications. Currently, I’m pursuing a degree in Robotic Systems Development at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on motion planning and exploring other areas of robotics to expand my knowledge. I’m excited to contribute my expertise and passion for robotics to drive innovation forward here at NiMo.
