Ridhi Puppala

Hello visitor! I am Ridhi Puppala, a final year student of IIT Madras pursuing an Interdisciplinary Dual Degree, B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and M.Tech in Robotics.

I am Ridhi Puppala, a final year student at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) pursuing an Interdisciplinary Dual Degree Robotics program (B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and M.Tech in Robotics). Over the years at IIT Madras, I have developed a deep interest towards Robotics, Controls, Vision, Machine Learning and related areas.

Here’s a list of areas that fascinate me:

Broad theoretical areas: Robotics, Control theory, Systems theory, Computer Vision, Optimization, Machine Learning, Algorithms
Specific areas: Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning for Vision, Nonsmooth dynamical analsysis, Nonlinear Control, Adaptive Control, State Estimation, Sensor Fusion, Graph theory, Algorithms in Perception and Planning, Motion Planning
Application areas: Mobile Robots (Ground, Aerial, Underwater), Multi-robot and Networked Systems, Autonomous Systems, Driverless Cars, Field and Service Robots, Guidance and Navigation for autonmous systems

To summarize, I love to solving fundamental problems in Robotics and Interlligent/Autonomous systems using theortical concepts and other mathematical tools. I am not only restricted to theory, but also actively implement and validate algorithms that forge autonomy, intelligence and self-sufficiency to robots. I am well vered with the simulations and experimental tools in the field of robotics and controls. Extensive engagment with Robotics through academic coursework, projects, internships, research and co-curricular activities have motivated me to pursue a career in Robotics.

I am actively looking for opportunities in the fields of Robotics, Computer Vision, Automatic Control, Machine Learning and other related areas. I am open to Engineering, R&D or Research roles in the above specified fields.