# Anurekha Ravikumar

> Sensor Simulation - Nuro | MS in Robotics at University of Michigan

Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/anurekha

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer - Sensor Simulation @ Nuro
Jan 2026 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States

### Computer Vision Research Engineer @ Magna International
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | Michigan, United States

### Graduate Student Instructor - Computer Vision (EECS 442) @ University of Michigan College of Engineering
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

### Graduate Student Instructor - Foundations of Computer Vision (EECS 504) @ University of Michigan College of Engineering
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

### Robotics Perception Intern @ RoboTire
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Leveraged OAK-D cameras with YOLOv5 model and point cloud segmentation algorithms to accurately assess wheel offset for seasonal tire swaps, achieving sub-millimeter precision 

Developed a low-cost, full-stack perception system using point cloud processing and machine learning algorithms for accurate wheel handling on hubs, saving $20,000 per system

### Research Assistant in DASC Lab @ University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Developed a real-time VIO system for a quadrotor using Intel RealSense D455 and Jetson Xavier to evaluate Kimera and VINS Fusion, benchmarked against the Vicon motion capture system for ground truth comparison 

Deployed the VINS-Fusion algorithm and integrated it with Octomap for identification of obstacles in real-time, for effective path planning and navigation 

Built Docker containers for the easy implementation of VINS and Kimera modules for autonomous drones

### Mechanical Engineer at DePuy Synthes @ DePuy Synthes Companies
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Designed CCHS (Cannulate Compression Headless Screws) with differential thread pitch for bone reconstruction

### Biomedical Engineer @ Vasomedical, Inc
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater New York City Area

### Intern @ Boston Scientific
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | New Delhi Area, India
Created and launched a Knowledge Sharing Document (KSD) to assist the user in completing the Equipment Release and Qualification Process (Specific to BSC Gurguan Site)

VAYU Microcatheter – Completed end to end verification and validation of a Test Method 

Raptor – Angled Support Catheter – Developed and implemented a theoretical method to calculate the tortuosity associated in different radial paths to enhance the validation of practical testing

### Undergraduate Student Researcher; Advisor - Dr. Wei Rubenstein @ Stony Brook University
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area
Clinical and Experimental Research 
Engineered cone-plate shearing device which helped in analyzing the mechanical stresses caused by flowing blood

Generated a uniform shear stress environment with the Engineered Cone-plate by controlling the Micro stepper motor with a BASIC program

Collaborated with medical professionals and students to determine a reasonable clinical statement of a health care related problem using biomedical design and prototyping.

### Undergraduate Student Researcher; Advisor - Dr. Hassan Arbab @ Stony Brook University
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area
Terahertz and Biophotonics Laboratory
The research projects are focused on the invention of new terahertz emission, detection and imaging technologies and their applications in medical imaging and non-destructive testing for diagnosing burn severity, glaucoma and glioblastoma tumor cells.

Enabled 2D motion control of motorized optical mounts with MATLAB 

Designed and formulated phantoms which replicated the properties of skin and breast tissues using different chemical compounds which are suitable for terahertz radiation


## Education
### Master's degree in MS in Robotics
University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School

### Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering
Stony Brook University

### Stanes Higher Secondary School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anurekharavikumar

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Last updated: 2026-04-11