- Robotics Software Engineer, SYOS Aerospace, Plymouth
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Dr. Ridhi Bansal
Robotics & Automation Specialist
Simulation Developer
Electro Mechanical Specialist
Technical Consultant
Mechanical Engineer
Product Design
Innovation Enthusiast
Dr. Ridhi Bansal
Robotics & Automation Specialist
Simulation Developer
Electro Mechanical Specialist
Technical Consultant
Mechanical Engineer
Product Design
Innovation Enthusiast
About Me
Hi,
Experienced and certified robotics engineer with a doctorate in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Expert in designing, fabricating, controlling, testing, and maintaining complex robotic systems. Proficient in writing powerful codes and developing
cutting edge products. Ability to understand complex problems and customer needs and deliver high-quality products and solutions.
Research interests are innovation and the development of futuristic systems.
Phone: (+44)7342145 896
Residence: UK
Personal Mail: bansalridhi03@gmail.com
Official Mail: contact@drridhibansal.com
Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ridhi-bansal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ridhibansal_
My Services
Consultation on Technical Projects
Server setup offer connection of servers and network devices, installation of operating systems.
Robotics and Automation
Process of visibility and activity on your servers, by tracking and monitoring server performance.
Designing CAD Models
Cybersecurity refers to protecting a company from unauthorized or criminal use of electronic data.
Product Design
Efficient management of users and their accounts, providing them with access to various IT resources.
Manufacturing & Fabrication of Products
Efficient management of users and their accounts, providing them with access to various IT resources.
Designing Simulation Models
Efficient management of users and their accounts, providing them with access to various IT resources.
Publications
Self-reconfiguring Soft Modular Cellbots
2023
Year
- In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft) (pp. 1-6). IEEE
A Scalable Soft Robotic Cellbot
2022
Year
- In Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems: 11th International Conference, Living Machines Proceedings, Springer International Publishing (pp. 199–211).
Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Industrial Robot Programming in a Digital Twin
2019
Year
- In 25th International Conference on Automation and Computing (ICAC) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
XOR Binary Gravitational Search Algorithm with Repository
2020
Year
- Industry 4.0 Applications. Applied Sciences”, 10(18), 6451.
XOR Binary Gravitational Search Algorithm
2019
Year
- In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics (SMC) (pp. 3269-3274). IEEE.
Image processing algorithm to determine an optimised 2D laser cutting trajectory
2019
Year
- In 25th International Conference on Automation and Computing (ICAC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Companies
Fun Facts
10+ Research Papers Published
15+ Awards Won
1 000+ Cups Of Coffee
08 Countries Visited
Resume
Experience
15/01/24 - 30/06/24
Industrial Contractor
UK
2019 - 2023
Robotics Research Engineer (Postdoc level), University of Bristol, UK
UK
- Energy Harvesting project
- Synthetic Muscle Actuation project
- UoBSat, Path Finder project
- Teaching Assistant for Robotics and AI Workshops
- Responsible Innovation Facilitator
- Teaching Assistant for Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Unit
22/06/18 - 02/09/18
Research Intern (Postdoc level), NuVision, NSERP program, University of Nottingham
UK
Research in association with NuVision Biotherapies and NHS to automate the process of getting maximum amniotic
segments (Omnigen) and quality grading using Machine learning in Vision techniques and MATLAB. This increased
the speed of the process to get the segments, reduced wastage during manual cutting, and increased the number of
better-quality segments. Additional skill: 3D printing.
19/06/17 - 04/07/17
Internship in IPDS and MPL department, BHEL
INDIA
- Submitted a project on 3D modelling (IPDS, pipe routing, and equipment placing) in SmartPlant 3D software.
- Worked on MPL (CAESAR, Proposal, and engineering processes) Additional skill: AutoCAD, 3D
10/07/17 - 03/08/17
Software and Marketing Internship, Thingple, Shanghai
CHINA
Increased computer architecture efficiency and trained employees by changing storage and file setup from Virtual
Machine to Docker. Researched the company’s market potential for Radio Frequency Identification.
15/12/16 - 06/01/17
Supervisor, Universal Industries
INDIA
Supervised a production team of 20 to make shafts using Computerised Numerical Controlled machines. Managed
customers and stakeholders
01/04/15 - 31/08/16
Founder and Manager, ‘Classical Divas’ Dance Academy
INDIA
- Founded a dance academy to teach Indian classical dance and managed its finances and curriculum.
- Gained entrepreneurial, negotiation and communication skills during this endeavour.
Education
2019 - 2023
PhD; Robotics and Autonomous Systems, FARSCOPE, University of Bristol (UoB)
UK
FARSCOPE CDT includes additional entrepreneurial, professional, and industrial training in robotics and automation.
PhD thesis topic- ‘Soft Scalable Self-reconfigurable Modular Cellbot’
Industrial projects:
Projects to find solutions to the challenges faced by industries.
1.
Toshiba (2021): Developed a solution to automate storage/retrieval process of a unit from a storage space of unknown dimension, while minimising energy, cost, time and maximising storage capacity.
2.
Thales Alenia Space (2019): Designed a robotic manipulator and isolator unit for to test geological samples from Mars. Also, explored the legal and economic impacts of space sector.
2019 - 2020
MRes; Robotics and Autonomous Systems, UoB (1st class honours, GPA 4.0/4.0),
UK
Projects and relevant units:
- ROMI Path Finder: Worked with sensors and Arduino to make a mobile robot detect and follow an obstacle course.
- Bio-Inspired AI: Designed a start-up pitch to improve the education system by using interaction feedback and artificial intelligence to adapt difficulty levels and types of games according to a child’s needs.
- Human-Robot Interaction (HRI): Conducted a user study aimed to improve HRI by understanding human tolerance level and disagreement while interacting with a robot on a controversial topic.
- Amazon Pick and Place Challenge: Programmed robot to detect desired objects on a shelf then grip and place it in a bin. Used Vacuum controller, ROS, gazebo simulations, UR10, and vision (yolov3).
- Some of the units: Uncertainty Modelling, Intelligent Systems, Robotic Systems, and Robotic Technical skills.
2016 - 2029
BEng (Hons); Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham (UoN) (1st class honours GPA 4.0/4.0)
UK
Projects and relevant units:
- Machine Learning: Detected facial expressions using Neural Network, Decision Trees, and SVM.
- Design and Manufacturing- ‘Pneumatic Pick and Place Machine’ (2016-17), ‘Clutch’ (2017-18), and ‘Marine gearbox’ (Jan - May 2018): Amalgamated creative and technical skills to design machines using Computer Aided Engineering software (CREO) and manufactured them using CNC machines, lathe, drilling press, band saw, and milling machine.
- Some of the units: Machine Learning, Controls, Computer Modelling, Stress Analysis and Materials, Design and Manufacture, Thermodynamics, Fluid properties, Dynamics, Mechanics, Electronics, and Management.
Skills
Technical
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Python
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Bash
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PHP
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PHP
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MySQL
Languages
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English
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Hindi
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French
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Mandarin
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Punjabi
Volunteer Work
2019 -2023
Outreach Ambassador to spread awareness about STEM education
2018 - 2019
Switch off student ambassador to increase awareness among students to save the environment
2017 - 2018
Volunteered as a fire safety representative in Willoughby Hall student accommodation
2016
Lead team of 20 at ‘Let’s Strive Foundation’ to educate underprivileged in STEM subjects
2015 - 2016
Funded and trained 5 students free of cost at ‘Classical Divas’ every year in dance and creative skills
Leadership Role
2019 -2023
Student Representative at the University of Bristol to help my cohort have a better academic experience
2020 - 2023
EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) Representative at the University of Bristol to support students from minority groups
2017 - 2019
Member on Academic Appeals and Misconduct Panel at the University of Nottingham
2017 - 2019
Course Representative at the University of Nottingham
Awards
2016 -2017
Nottingham Engineering Excellence Scheme Award for being in top 5% of department of 350 students
2021
Bristol Plus award for taking on challenging projects, co-curricular activities and attending insightful seminars.
2018
BP excellence prize for excellence in academics and co-curricular.
2018
Outstanding Female Entrepreneur for depicting professional and entrepreneurial skills.
2016 - 2019
3 Head of Department medals, University of Nottingham for academic excellence
09/10/16 - 30/11/17
Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA)
Expanded my skill set by completing 3 co-scholastic modules (Boots Commercial Enterprise, Capital One - Business Decision Making, and Student as Change Agents).
- Boots: Conducted Market analysis to design and develop a product to fill the market gap. Developed a product lifecycle plan, business, financial, and commercial plan, and pitched the project to investors.
- Capital One: Business analysis by assessing numerical, strategic, and financial data for Credit Risk Management. Gave a presentation at the office headquarters to pitch my business plan.
- Student as Change Agents: Designed survey and did analysis to predict the trend in education in small group settings and its benefits.
2023
Won locomotion challenge for successful completion of robot course inside a pipe at Robosoft, IEEE
2017 - 2018
Best Undergraduate Course Representative at the University of Nottingham
2018 - 2019
Gold medal (2019) and Silver medal (2018) in recognition of hard work with Education Network.
2018
Best research poster, Nottingham Summer Engineering Research Program, NSERP
1 Principal Gold Card, 3 Vice Principal Awards, 9 Principal honour cards, and 252 Teacher Awards (MCS).
2009, 2014, 2019
3 First class Bachelor’s Degrees
1. Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham in 2019;
2. In classical dance, Kathak from Kathak Kala Kendra (5-year course) in 2014; and
3. In classical dance, Kathak from Prayag Sangeet Samiti (5-year course) in 2009.
2011 and 2015
Awards in co-curricular: Pottery, Musical instruments, Painting, PowerPoint (2011), Math Olympiads.
Works
Skills
Professional
Project Management
Research & Innovation
Time Management
Stakeholder Management
Client Management
Frugality
Communication
Leading Teams
Managing Diverse Teams
Teamwork
Technical
C, C++
Python
Java
ROS
Gazebo
MATLAB
Robot Simulation
Digital Twins
Simulink
Simscape
Nvidia Omniverse
Lsaac Sim
Designing of Robots
Robot Controls
Arduino Programming
Protocols & Frameworks
MAVLink, Ardupilot, etc
CAD/CAM
Creo
TensorFlow
SolidWorks
3D Printing
Docker
Virtual Machine
Machine Learning
SprutCam
Rhino 3D
Product Design & Development
Mathematical Modelling
Robotics Control
Fluid Dynamics/Control
Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer
Web Development
Technical Documentation
ABAQUS
SQL
Get in Touch
- Address: UK
- Email: bansalridhi03@gmail.com contact@drridhibansal.com
- Phone: (+44)7342145 896
- LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ridhi-bansal
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