Humanoid Robotics Engineer (Autonomous Control)

Namrata Kumari

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BS-MS graduate in Physical Sciences from IISER Berhampur with research experience in autonomous robotics, magnetic microrobots, rehabilitation robotics, and robotic control. Experienced in experimental robotics, robot prototyping, programming, simulation, and control-system development, with current work on decision and control frameworks for multi-agent robotic systems.

Manuscript in Preparation (MASTER’S THESIS)

Kumari, N., et al.“Controlled Propulsion and Adaptive Locomotion of Soft Magnetic Microrobots.” Research Experience

Roorkee, India August 2026-Present

Research Intern at CARS Lab(Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee)

• Working under Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty at the Control and Autonomous Robotics Laboratory (CARS Lab), IIT Roorkee.

• Designing a quantum-inspired decision and control framework for multi-agent robotics systems. Roorkee, India June 2025-June 2026

Master’s Thesis Researcher (Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee)

• Master’s thesis at "Soft Micro-Nano Robotics Lab" at IIT Roorkee under the supervision of Dr. Udit Choudhury

(DEPARTMENT OF POLYMER AND PROCESS ENGINEERING).

• Controlled Propulsion of Soft Magnetic Microrobots, in which I developed methods to controllably propel magnetic micro-scale robots in a fluidic medium for targeted drug delivery to diseased organs.

• Magnetic microrobots and assembly

Roorkee, India December 2024

Research Intern at Advanced Robotics Lab(Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee)

• Rehabilitation Robotics Intern at Advanced Robotics Lab, IIT Roorkee, India, focused on designing and controlling Hand and Leg Exoskeletons using EMG/EEG signal with Touch/Force/Angular sensor under the mentorship of Prof. M. Felix Orlando.

• Designed and prototyped two leg exoskeleton variants (pneumatic air-pump and motor-driven systems), optimizing actuator placement and joint torque calculations for natural human motion assistance. Patna, India May 2024 - July 2024

Research Intern at BRAIn Lab (Indian Institute of Technology, Patna)

• "Some Experiment in Robotics Micromanipulation of Biological Objects" under the supervision of Dr. Atul Thakur at BRAIn Lab at IIT Patna, India.

Odisha, India May 2023 - July 2023

Research Intern at Behaviour and Evolution Lab (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur)

• Studied sexual selection in Drosophila melanogaster through behavioral assays and sperm viability analysis, investigating age-dependent changes in mating success and reproductive outcomes under the supervision of Dr. Bodhisattav Nandy at IISER Berhampur, India.

Education

BS-MS Physical Sciences Indian Institute of Science Education And Research, Berhampur Odisha, India 2021-2026 Thesis-intensive integrated Master’s programme with extensive laboratory-based research and experimental robotics work.

Relevant Courses: Linear Algebra, Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Deep Learning, Data Science, Mathematical Methods, etc.

Skills

Technical & Robotics-Specific Skills:

• Programming: Python, C++, MATLAB

• Robotics & Control: Robot control, magnetic actuation, multi-agent decision/control, sensor-based control

• Robotics Software & Embedded Systems: ROS 2, micro-ROS, Ubuntu/Linux, ESP32, embedded robotic systems

• CAD & Prototyping: SolidWorks, 3D CAD

• Data & Analysis: MATLAB, ImageJ

• Multiphysics Simulation: COMSOL

• Machine Learning: Deep Learning

• Experimental: Microscopy, magnetic-field calibration, sensor integration, experimental system development

Soft Skills:

- Soft Skills: Presentation Skills, Project Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Leadership, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Effective Communication

Workshops/Events/Courses

July 2025

• How to Get into Robotics(Coursera) September 2024

• Participant at Science Fest "InVEnio"(TEDXTALK) May 2024

• Online certification course on MATLAB Onramp(MATLAB) March 2024

• Participation in (π)DAY CELEBRATIONTALKS(πDay) 30 October 2023

• Participation in Experimental Workshop on DEVELOPMENT OF INNER SELF(Inner Self) December 2016

• Offline certification course on Advanced Diploma in Computer Application (ADCA)(ADCA) Teaching Experience

2023-2025

• Taught CBSE/ICSE and foreign Board for Classes 11–12 in Physics and Mathematics July 2025-June 2026

• Online Robotics classes for children (ages 8-14) Extracurriculum Activities

Gold – Football, Silver – Volleyball, Silver - Badminton, Silver-Discus Throw, Debate, Art & Craft. Early Achievements/Pre-University Projects

Participants (CBSE REGIONAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION) Patna, India 18 Feb 2018 Regional & National Science Exhibition Participant

• Developed a wind-energy harvesting prototype for moving trains, demonstrating its feasibility for supplemental onboard power generation.

Languages

• English [Professional]

• Hindi [Native]

• Odia [Beginner]

Recommadations

• Dr. Udit Choudhury (Website)

Assistant Professor, Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. Email: udit.choudhury[at]pe.iitr.ac.in

• Dr. Atul Thakur (Website)

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, India. Email: *******@****.**.** Personal Email: ****.******@*****.*** D

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