Hi, I'm Jerin Peter

Robotics Engineer | Control & Navigation Specialist | ROS Developer | Maker

About Me

I am a Robotics Engineer with a Master's degree from the University of California, Riverside, specializing in control and navigation. I have a strong background in robotics, automation, and sensor fusion, with hands-on experience in ROS, Python, C++, and embedded systems.

Education

University of California, Riverside

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MS in Robotics with focus on control & navigation

CGPA: 3.88 / 4.0

Courses: Programming Practical Robots, Kinematics & Dynamics of Robots, Reinforcement Learning, Optimal Control & Estimation, Computational Methods for Robotics, Fundamentals of Machine Learning, Foundations of Robotics, Linear Control Systems

Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology

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Undergraduate in Electronics & Communication Engineering

CGPA: 8.14 / 10.0

Courses: Robotics and Industrial Automation, Machine Learning, Real Time Operating Systems, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing

Cochin Refineries School

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High School (12th Grade) with Major in Computer Science

CGPA: 8.60 / 10.0

Courses: Computer Science (C++, SQL), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Skills

Programming

C/C++, Python, Embedded C, MATLAB

AI & Machine Learning

Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI Gym

Robotics & Perception

ROS2, IsaacSim, MoveIt, SLAM (RTAB-Map, GMapping), OpenCV, PCL

Control & Navigation

Path Planning, Kalman Filters, PID, MPC Control

Embedded & Systems

RTOS, PlatformIO, STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano

Projects

Multi-Robot Navigation using RMF and TurtleBot3

Multi-Robot Navigation using Open-RMF and TurtleBot3

Coordinated fleet management and navigation in a using Open-RMF, ROS 2, and TurtleBot3 robots. Demonstrates task scheduling, traffic management, and collision-free delivery in complex indoor layouts.

  • RMF
  • ROS 2
  • Multi-Robot Coordination
  • Gazebo Simulation
  • Fleet Management
  • Navigation
Autonomous Indoor Delivery Robot

Autonomous Indoor Delivery Robot

Developed an autonomous indoor delivery robot using ROS for precise path planning. Integrated sensor fusion (Lidar, Wheel odom, IMU) with EKF for high accuracy localization. Designed a PyQT-based GUI for easy user interaction and voice control.

  • ROS
  • Path Planning
  • Sensor Fusion
  • Extended Kalman Filter
  • PyQT GUI
  • Voice Control
  • Interactive
  • Solid Works
Plate Cleaning Robot

Plate Cleaning Robot

Developed an automated plate-cleaning system with an ABB IRB 120 robotic arm using inverse kinematics and PD control for spiral motions. It features efficient trajectory planning and enhanced reliability through random plate positioning and robust task space design.

  • Matlab
  • ABB IRB 120
  • Inverse Kinematics
  • PD Control
  • Trajectory Planning
  • Automation
Multimodal Calibration Dataset

Multimodal Calibration Dataset

A versatile multimodal calibration platform that uses robotic arms and a high-precision MoCap system to collect diverse extrinsic data between cameras and LiDAR sensors across both static and dynamic configurations.

  • ROS
  • Camera-LiDAR Calibration
  • Manipulation
  • MoCap
  • Extrinsic Calibration
  • Data Collection
4WD Outdoor Navigation Robot

4WD Outdoor Navigation Robot

Developed a 4-wheel drive robot with a 3D camera for real-time appearance-based mapping and navigation in GPS-denied environments.

  • 3D Vision
  • Appearance-based Mapping
  • Real-Time Navigation
  • GPS-Denied Environments
  • Visual inertial odometry
Autonomous Navigation of a Mecanum Robot Using DQN in ROS 2

Autonomous Navigation of a Mecanum Robot Using DQN in ROS 2

This project implements DQN in ROS2 for autonomous navigation of a mecanum-wheeled robot. The robot learns to reach its target while avoiding obstacles in a simulated environment.

  • ROS2
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning
  • Mecanum Kinematics
  • Autonomous Navigation
  • PyTorch
  • Simulation
Mini Indoor Autonomous Nav Bot

Mini Indoor Autonomous Nav Bot

A mini autonomous navigation robot based on the LinoRobot Repository.

  • ROS
  • Embedded Systems
  • Sensor fusion
  • Indoor Navigation
  • Control Systems
  • Fusion 360
Holonomic Autonomous Navigation Mobile Robot

Mecanum Wheel Based Nav. Robot

An implementation of autonomous navigation with a sampling-based trajectory planner and drift control using PID.

  • Mecanum Drive
  • Autonomous Navigation
  • PID Control
  • Sampling-based Planning
  • Drift Control
Turtlesim based Game in ROS

Turtlesim based Game in ROS

A game made with TurtleSim in ROS, where the task is to drive the turtle around a predefined path without going out of the line.

  • ROS
  • Turtlesim
  • Basic Path Following
  • C++
RTK GPS Based Outdoor Nav. Bot

RTK GPS Based Outdoor Nav. Bot

Autonomous navigation with sensor fusion and RTK GPS.

  • Outdoor Robotics
  • RTK GPS
  • Sensor Fusion
  • Localization
  • Path planning
  • State estimation
All-Terrain Medical Security Phase Shifting Rover

All-Terrain Medical Security Phase Shifting Rover

Designed a modular rover for disaster management with adaptive height/width adjustments and toxic gas detection.

  • Rover Design
  • Adaptive Mechanisms
  • Toxic Gas Detection
  • Disaster Management
  • All-Terrain Robotics
Chat App using pub sub model

Simple chat Application based on talker and listener node in ROS

Implemented a chat-like application consisting of 2 nodes in ROS, demonstrating basic subscriber-publisher communication with multithreading via AsyncSpinner.

  • ROS
  • Publisher-Subscriber
  • AsyncSpinner
  • Multithreading
  • Node Communication
Lane Following Robot

Lane Following Robot

OpenCV-based lane following algorithm implementation.

  • Computer Vision
  • Lane Detection
  • OpenCV
  • Real-time Image Processing
  • Basic Robotics
4 Legged Spider Robot

4 Legged Spider Robot

Studied inverse kinematics for legged motion and implemented different gait patterns.

  • Legged Robotics
  • Inverse Kinematics
  • Gait Generation
  • Mechanical Design
  • Motion Control
Automatic Soap / Sanitizer Dispenser

Automatic Soap / Sanitizer Dispenser

Rack and pinion based soap dispenser system.

  • Automation
  • Mechanical Design
  • Rack and Pinion
  • Microcontroller
  • Sensor Integration
Water Body Cleaning Robot

Water Body Cleaning Robot

A prototype of an autonomous water cleaning robot with GPS-based mission planning to cover a water body and collect waste.

  • Environmental Robotics
  • GPS Navigation
  • Mission Planning
  • Waste Collection
  • Autonomous Navigation
Racing Drone with CC3D

Racing Drone with CC3D

PID-tuned racing drone capable of performing stunt maneuvers.

  • Drone Racing
  • PID Tuning
  • CC3D Flight Controller
  • Aerodynamics
  • Aerial Robotics
Fully 3D printed Robot Arm

Fully 3D printed Robot Arm

Innovative 3D-printed robotic arm with advanced control features.

  • 3D Printing
  • Robotic Arm Design
  • Control Systems
  • CAD
  • Prototyping
Fully 3D printed biped robot with voice control

Fully 3D printed biped robot with voice control

Walking biped robot with obstacle avoidance and voice control.

  • Biped Robotics
  • 3D Printing
  • Voice Control
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Gait Planning
RC offroad car with drift control

RC offroad car with drift control

RC dirt car featuring flip detection and control switching for stable off-road driving.

  • RC Vehicle
  • Drift Control
  • Flip Detection
  • Embedded Systems
  • Radio Control

Experience

Asimov Robotics

UC Riverside

Teaching Assistant - EE Dept.

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

ITP Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation

IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation

Project Engineer - Mobile Robotics

Jul 2023 - Feb 2024

Asimov Robotics

Asimov Robotics

Software Intern - ROS Developer

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

THIAN

TiHAN

Research Assistant & Community Development

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

Augsense Labs

Augsense Labs

Software Intern - ROS Developer

Feb 2020 - Sept 2020

Publications

Development of a Low-Cost Multipurpose Autonomous Navigation Robot

J. Peter and M. J. Thomas

2022 IEEE World Conference on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC), Sonbhadra, India, 2022 - IEEE Xplore

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Development of an Autonomous Ground Robot Using a Real-Time Appearance Based (RTAB) Algorithm

J. Peter, M. J. Thomas, Mohan S.

In Proceedings of the 2023 6th International Conference on Advances in Robotics - ACM

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Development of an Intuitive Autonomous Ground Robot for Indoor Delivery Applications

Peter J., Thomas M.J., Gokulkrishna S., Cholappally K., Mohan S.

Recent Advancements in Product Design and Manufacturing Systems. IPDIMS 2023 - Springer Nature

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Workshops & Mentorships

Robotics Automation Workshop

ROS Workshop

AI & ML Mentorship Program

ROS Workshop

Advanced ROS Workshop

RSET | Introduction to Embedded Systems

Advanced ROS Workshop

MITS | Implementation of Autonomous Navigation using ROS

Advanced ROS Workshop

CRS | Programming Robots using Arduino

Advanced ROS Workshop

RSET | Tekshetra | Techfest | Intro to ROS

Advanced ROS Workshop

IIT Ropar | Paper Presentaion | AIR 2024

Advanced ROS Workshop

Providence College | Building ROS based hardware projects

Advanced ROS Workshop

CUSAT | Introduction to Mobile Robotics

Advanced ROS Workshop

MITS | Faculty Development Program | Introduction to ROS

Advanced ROS Workshop

MITS | Faculty Development Program | Introduction to ROS

Advanced ROS Workshop

RSET | ROS Based Modelling

Advanced ROS Workshop

MITS | Unlocking ROS2

Advanced ROS Workshop

MACE | Introduction to Mobile Robotics

Advanced ROS Workshop

FISAT | Building hardware robots

Advanced ROS Workshop

IEEE SCT SB | Building Line Follower Robots

Advanced ROS Workshop

UCR | BCOE Robotics Summer Camp

Advanced ROS Workshop

SCT College | IEEE

Achievements

Achievement 1

European Rover Challenge | Best Team - Maintenance Task

Achievement 2

Swadarsh | Autonomous Robot Challenge | 1st Prize

Achievement 3

Artpark Robotics Challenge - Finalist | IISC Banglore

Achievement 4

Nasa Space Apps Hackathon | 1st Prize

Achievement 5

IEEE IAS CMD Student Robotics Demonstration Contest | 1st Prize

Achievement 6

Best Paper Award

Achievement 7

Ottonomo | 1st Prize

Achievement 7

Best Paper Award | AIC 2022

Achievement 7

IEEE International Competition | 1st Prize - Asia Pacific

Contact Me

Feel free to reach out for collaborations or opportunities!

Email: jerinpeter@gmail.com

Phone: +1 (951) 275-7664