Robotics & Mechanism Design
Legged locomotion systems (quadrupeds, linkage-based walkers)
Compliant mechanisms and soft robotics
Parallel robots
Kinematic and dynamic modeling
Mechanism synthesis and morphology-driven design
Robotic systems integration (motors, sensors, perception, control)
Event-driven control and basic industrial automation workflows
Mechanical Intelligence & Structures
Bistable and snap-through structures
Programmable and porous metamaterials
Auxetic and shear-dominant architectures
Geometry-encoded actuation and compliance
Living hinges and architected lattices
Simulation, Analysis and Experimentation
Nonlinear FEA (Abaqus)
Large-deformation and post-buckling analysis
Parametric studies and Design of Experiments (DOE)
CAD-driven simulation workflows
Stress–strain and deformation-field analysis
Machine Learning for Physical Systems
Basic computer vision for perception-driven robotics (QR detection)
Multi-Layer Perceptrons (MLPs)
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
Reinforcement Learning (PPO, Q-learning, bandit methods)
Physics-based simulation environments
Design, Prototyping & Fabrication
CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion, AutoCAD)
Multimaterial 3D printing (PolyJet, FDM)
Rapid prototyping and experimental testing
Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)
Programming & Technical Tools
Python (simulation, ML, analysis pipelines)
MATLAB
Git / version control
Basic C / C++
Data analysis and visualization
Web-based human–machine interfaces (HMI) for robotic systems
Product Design & Quality
Medical device product development
System architecture and requirement-driven design
Risk-aware design in regulated environments
Six Sigma fundamentals (process improvement, variation reduction)