01. About Me
Building the future, one system at a time
Hello! I'm Sanket, an engineer interested in the intersection of technology, mathematics and physics. What began as curiosity about how things work has grown into a drive to build systems that can move and think in the real world, blending control theory, physics, reinforcement learning and hardware design.
I've worked on non-GPS navigation for high-altitude UAVs and on both electronics and software for bipedal robots. I enjoy open-source collaboration to tackle challenges from space exploration to terrestrial automation.
I also dabble in high-energy particle and quantum physics; after all, who doesn't like questioning reality before breakfast?
- C++ / Python ★★★★★
- ROS / ROS2 ★★★★★
- Isaac Sim ★★★★☆
- Reinforcement Learning ★★★★☆
- Control Systems (MPC, PINN) ★★★★☆
- PyTorch / OpenCV ★★★★☆
- Ardupilot / PX4 ★★★★★
- Embedded (STM32, RTOS) ★★★★☆
02. Experience
My professional journey
Head of Technology
@ Summon
Leading electronics and software stack for humanoid robotics in the cleaning industry.
- Working on Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, VLA models, and RL-based controllers (PINN)
- Developing real-time AI-assisted long-range teleoperation systems
- Implementing genetic algorithms, H-GAIL, Actor-Critic, VLAs, ACT for bipedal legged control
- Designing electrical circuits and power management for bipedal humanoids
- Bimanual mobile manipulation for cleaning applications
Senior Control Engineer
@ Airbotix Technology
Developed navigation and controls stack for Underwater AUV under IdEX project.
- Implemented PINN-based MPC, behavior trees, and various controllers
- Built state estimators for underwater vehicle localization
- Leading computer vision, controls, and mathematical modeling for High Altitude Aerostat
Firmware Engineer
@ Airbotix Technology
Led software development for collision-free swarm algorithms for drone show stack.
- Modified and developed Ardupilot codebase for company requirements
- Worked on perception, trajectory planning, and control designs
- Developed long-range communication and antenna modeling for one-to-multi communication
GSoC Contributor
@ Ardupilot
Developed High Altitude Non-GPS Position Estimation algorithm for UAVs.
- Designed transformer and optimization-based localization and mapping algorithms
- Developed custom computer vision and deep learning solutions
- Technologies: C++, Python, OpenCV, PyTorch, Lua, Embedded software
Technical Advisor
@ CUAV Tech
Developed a low-cost precision landing solution using monocular camera and offboard computer approach.
- Deployed image processing, PyMavlink, and autonomous capabilities on UAV
- Implemented vision-based landing algorithms for high-accuracy landings
Intern
@ General Aeronautics
Developing terrain following algorithm for Agriculture UAVs.
- Designed simulated worlds and multiple terrain models
- Used advanced control systems and advanced robotics
- Deployed image processing, control systems and autonomous capability on UAV
GSoC Contributor
@ Ardupilot
Updated ROS integration for Non-GPS navigation and autonomous path-planning.
- Developed LiDAR-equipped quadrotor with Ardupilot FCU
- Updated base code for Cartographer SLAM tuning parameters and control algorithms
- Integrated offboard object avoidance with ArduPilot Auto mode
03. Projects
Some things I've built
Space Station OS — GNC & AOCS
Contributions to the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Attitude & Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) for an open-source space station operating system. Designed behavior tree architecture for autonomous operations and GNC/AOCS physics backend with SSOS SITL.
Humanoid Control & Teleoperation
Comprehensive software and hardware stack for a bipedal humanoid. Real-time AI-assisted long-range teleoperation, advanced control systems (RL, PINN, VLAs), and bimanual mobile manipulation, tested in Isaac Sim and deployed on hardware.
High-Altitude Non-GPS Navigation
GSoC project for Ardupilot enabling UAV position estimation at high altitudes without GPS. Leverages downward-facing camera, fusing transformer-based Visual Positioning System (VPS) with Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO).
Drone Swarm Show System
Designed and implemented ArduPilot-based synchronized drone swarm control and long-range wireless communications for drone light shows.
ISRO CanSat
National finalist entry for ISRO CANSAT competition. Developed satellite with active 2-axis attitude stabilization using reaction wheels and LQR controllers.
Precision Landing System
Monocular vision-based landing system for UAVs using PyMavlink, grid map, and OpenCV for high-accuracy landings.
Sahaya Humanoid
ROS-based humanoid robot for elderly care, capable of autonomously mapping and navigating homes, providing medicine and water. Developed perception software and 3D printed face.
Mini Quadruped
4-legged autonomous robot with kinematic and control model written from scratch on indigenous microcontroller (Vega processor). Capable of walking and AI interaction.
04. Achievements
Recognition and competitions
ISRO CANSAT 2023
National Finalist for developing a CANSAT with active attitude stabilisation using reaction wheels and LQR controllers.
Microsoft Imagine Cup 2023
India Regional Finalist for developing a blockchain-based drone aggregator platform.
Smart India Hackathon 2022
Led a team of 6 to National Finals organized by Ministry of Education, Government of India.
eYRC Robotics Competition
National Level Runner-up in IIT Bombay competition for custom flight controller and ROS-based delivery drone.
Tekathon'22
Winner at Chandigarh University competition for Sahaya humanoid project.
International Hackathons
1st Rank winner in Quellie Hacks, StemWarriorHacks, RoboHacks, and HackKu (hardware and overall categories).
05. Education
Academic background
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics
Chandigarh University
Participated and won multiple recognized national and international robotics competitions. Served as IEEE RAS Treasurer.
06. Mentorship
Giving back to the community
Guiding the Next Generation of Developers
Actively contributing and mentoring contributors in the Ardupilot community, focusing on projects like non-GPS absolute LiDAR positioning and the implementation of Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) with Reinforcement Learning for advanced autonomous systems.
07. Publications
Peer-reviewed research and papers under review
ModelFabric: Explainability-Guided Selective Shielding for Secure Vision-Language Action Models on Edge Robots
NGPS: GPS-Denied Aerial Geo-Localization and 2.5D Reconstruction via Deep Satellite Image Matching and Multi-Rate Sensor Fusion
08. Talks & Presentations
Conference presentations and invited talks
I'm always seeking new challenges and opportunities to collaborate on ambitious projects. Whether you have a question, a proposal, or just want to say hello, my inbox is always open.
sharma.sanket272@gmail.com