Computer Assistant

Prasanna Kumar Sivakumar

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EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR

MEng in Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles

Expected Dec. 2014 GPA: 3.72 / 4.0

SASTRA UNIVERSITY, TANJORE, INDIA

BTech in Mechatronics

Grad. June 2012 GPA: 3.52 / 4.0

Dean’s lister, Junior Year

Semester Abroad Scholarship for $2000

Course topper, AI and Expert Systems

ÖREBRO UNIVERSITY, ÖREBRO, SWEDEN

Exchange Studies, Computer Science

Grad. June 2012 GPA: 4.0 / 4.0

Passed Väl Godkänd (Swedish Highest Honor)

COURSEWORK

GRADUATE

Computer Vision, Advanced Computer Vision

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

Computational models of Cognition

Automatic Control

UNDERGRADUATE

Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic

Microprocessors and Interfacing Microcontrollers and Applications

PLC and Automation, Industrial Robotics

SKILLS

PROGRAMMING

Expert, C++ • MATLAB

Prior Experience, C • HTML • Assembly

Proficient, OpenCV • ROS • LaTeX

Beginner, Python • JAVA

IDEs AND APPLICATIONS

Visual Studio • Eclipse • TexMaker

Kiel • All MS office tools

LANGUAGES

English • French • Tamil • Kannada

EXPERIENCE

ABB ROBOTICS Computer Vision Intern

June 2014 – August 2014 Windsor, CT

• Researching 3D Pattern Recognition algorithms and 3D scene reconstruction

• Developed OpenCV pipelines in C++ for Stereo Sensors with proprietary drivers

• Implemented advanced algorithms for calibrating Stereo Cameras to reduce

calibration errors by more than 50% than traditional methods

JOHN DEERE, TURF AND UTILITIES Project Associate & Team Leader

January 2014 – December 2014 Ann Arbor, MI

• Leading the development of Machine Learning and Computer Vision

algorithms in C++ & MATLAB for vision-based intelligent autonomous mower

• Developed multiple Image segmentation algorithms for classifying turf regions

• Working on algorithms for path-planning in Image Space

• Leadership duties include writing proposals, presentations & instructing

teammates on applicable Computer Vision and Machine Learning techniques

AASS RESEARCH CENTER Research Intern (Robotics Software)

June 2012 – June 2013 Orebro, Sweden

• Developed 3D simulation platform, using C++, to simulate Smart Home

Environments with environment sensors, intelligent doors and

windows and robots. Published at AAAI ’13 Conference, Stanford, CA

• Co-Developed software packages in C++ for perception and manipulation

of everyday table-top objects for SCITOS G5 humanoid robot

• Developed domestic assistive robot employable in process of food

serving using ROS. Published at HRI ’13 Conference, Tokyo, Japan

• Developed static hand gesture recognition modules using Microsoft Kinect,

ROS & OpenNI for robot human interaction

MOBILE ROBOTICS LAB, SASTRA University Undergraduate Research Assistant

January 2011 – January 2012 Tanjore, India

• Developed software packages for obstacle avoidance and Simultaneous

Localization and Mapping (2D SLAM) for all-terrain UGV used for hostage

identification

PROJECTS

COMPUTER VISION - 3D vision system to estimate the trajectory of an object using C++ and OpenCV

INTRO. TO ROBOTICS - 3 DOF robot arm that can catch an object tossed in its direction using MATLAB

SENIOR DESIGN - Embedded glove to recognize ASL gestures using C++ and 8051 Assembly

PUBLICATIONS

P.K. Sivakumar, C.S. Srinivas, A. Kiselev, A. Loutfi. “Robot Human Hand Overs in Non-Anthropomorphic Robots”, ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human Robot Interaction'13, Tokyo, Japan.

M. Di-Rocco, F. Pecora, P.K. Sivakumar, A. Saffioti. “Configuration Planning with Multiple Dynamic goals”, AAAI Spring Symposium '13:“Design of Intelligent Robots: Reintegrating AI II”, Stanford University, California, USA.

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