The “HandSync” project was a fully self-initiated build focused on developing a robotic hand capable of replicating real-time human finger motion. Starting with limited experience in electronics and embedded systems, I designed and integrated a complete pipeline using Python-based computer vision (OpenCV + MediaPipe) and Arduino-controlled servos to translate webcam-detected hand movements into physical actuation. The mechanical system was fully 3D printed and optimized for lightweight assembly, incorporating tendon-driven actuation and custom servo-mounted pulleys to achieve smooth and responsive motion. The final system enables independent and simultaneous control of all five fingers, with interruptible and reversible motion, demonstrating a strong foundation in hardware-software integration, control systems, and rapid prototyping.
At ATS Corporation, a global leader in automation solutions, I worked as an Applications Engineer developing early-stage concepts for custom automated systems. My role focused on generating ideas, prototyping mechanisms, running simulations, and validating designs before handing them off for full production. I contributed to a variety of projects including adjustable-pitch grippers, worm gear-driven gripping systems, CFD simulations for fluid-based processes, robotic system layouts, and vertical lift mechanisms using ball screws. This experience strengthened my ability to think conceptually, communicate technical ideas clearly, and design practical solutions in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
