# Trushant Adeshara > Building Physical AI | Robotics Software Engineer @ Intrinisc | Dell Pro Precision Ambassador | Robotics @ University of Michigan Location: Mountain View, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/trushant As a Robotics Graduate Student at the University of Michigan, my journey has been fueled by an unyielding passion for robotics engineering. Specializing as a Full Stack Robotics Researcher, my expertise traverses the complete spectrum of robotics - from conceptualizing and designing innovative solutions to hands-on prototyping and meticulous testing. My work encapsulates a wide array of robotic applications, including micro-air vehicles and industrial autonomous mobile robots, showcasing my ability to adapt and excel in diverse robotics domains. My professional journey, highlighted by pivotal roles at Wastefull Insights and Botsync, reflects a proven track record of leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle complex problems, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation. I'm on a relentless quest for knowledge, constantly pushing the boundaries of robotics technology to discover novel solutions that can address the pressing challenges of our times. With every project and collaboration, I aim to advance the field of robotics, inspired by the giants upon whose shoulders I stand. Let's connect and explore how we can drive the future of robotics together. ## Work Experience ### Robotics Software Engineer @ Intrinsic Jan 2026 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States ### Robotics Simulation Engineer @ agrobotics Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | Salinas, California, United States Building in Stealth ### Robotics Engineer @ agrobotics Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Salinas, California, United States Building in Stealth ### Research Associate I @ University of Michigan Robotics Department Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States ### Research Assistant - DASC Lab @ University of Michigan Robotics Department Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States • Designed and developed IsaacFlow, a modular Python-based framework that automates robotics simulation setup in NVIDIA Isaac Sim using user-defined TOML schemas. • Integrated Isaac ROS Nvblox for Euclidean Signed Distance Field (ESDF)-based 3D mapping to support scalable and efficient multi-robot exploration. • Extended Nvblox (SDF-based voxel planning library) in C++14 to compensate for odometry drift, enhancing map consistency during long-horizon missions. • Improved visual odometry and mapping pipelines with safety guarantees, supporting reliable trajectory generation; results accepted at Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) 2025. ### Grader - ROB 330 Localization, Mapping and Navigation @ University of Michigan Robotics Department Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 ### Peer Gradaute Advisor @ University of Michigan Robotics Department Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 ### Research Assistant - Zoetic Robotics Lab @ University of Michigan Robotics Department Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States • Worked on the design and development of soft robots using micro-combustion actuators, exploring novel approaches to compliant, high-force actuation. • Trained on and operated a Carbon resin 3D printer to fabricate high-precision soft robotic components for experimental prototypes. ### Independent Research - Barton Research Group @ University of Michigan Robotics Department Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States • Led the development of a closed-loop 3D printing framework for conductive ink deposition, utilizing real-time in situ sensor feedback to regulate extrusion dynamics with high precision. • Published as first author at the Modeling, Estimation and Control Conference (MECC) 2024 : A Framework for Modeling and Control for Extrusion-based Additive Manufacturing. ### Grader - ROB 572 Marine Robotics @ University of Michigan Robotics Department Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | United States ### Independent Research - MBot Lab @ University of Michigan Robotics Department Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States • Developed a MicroPython library for differential drive kinematics on the Raspberry Pi Pico, enabling low-level motion control for the MBot platform. • Integrated wheel encoder support and real-time control routines to enable accurate velocity tracking and smooth trajectory execution. ### Robotics Software Intern @ Peer Robotics Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Detroit, Michigan, United States • Simulated Peer’s autonomous mobile robot in a 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse using Isaac Sim, achieving a real-time factor >1 for high-fidelity validation of the autonomy stack. • Implemented a custom ros2_control hardware interface in C++17, enabling closed-loop testing of control algorithms in simulation. • Developed Pallet Insight, a modular ROS2 package for pallet detection and segmentation using YOLOv11 accelerated with TensorRT. • Built an automated data generation pipeline using SAM and Grounding DINO to auto-label pallet datasets, improving model training efficiency and reducing manual effort. ### Robotics Engineer @ Wastefull Insights Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Vadodara, Gujarat, India • Developed a CI/CD pipeline to remotely deploy robot software at production sites, enabling seamless updates and reducing on-site debugging time. • Built real-time vision pipelines using NVIDIA DeepStream SDK and GStreamer, optimizing inference performance on edge devices. • Containerized the robot software stack using Docker and developed a CLI tool to automate deployment to Amazon ECR, streamlining rollout across multiple robots. • Researched and implemented security measures to safeguard the robot software stack against remote access threats, improving overall system resilience. ### Robotics Engineer (Intern) @ Wastefull Insights Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Vadodara, Gujarat, India • Engineered a scheduling-based optimization algorithm to improve efficiency in pick-and-place waste segregation, boosting robot throughput by 50%. • Designed a modular software stack in ROS, enabling seamless integration with gantry systems and flexible component customization. • Integrated ROS with microcontrollers using rosserial, building a cross-compilation pipeline for both x86 and arm64 architectures. • Implemented a marker-based velocity estimation module, enhancing motion tracking accuracy within the ROS ecosystem. • Developed a real-time web interface using rosbridge and roslibjs, providing intuitive robot control and live system monitoring. • Integrated a custom Kalman Tracker with a YOLO-based object detector to enable accurate waste tracking on a moving conveyor belt. ### Robotics Software Engineer (Intern) @ Botsync Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India • Developed a multi-robot behavioral graph using Open-RMF, enabling efficient and collision-free coordination of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). •.Migrated critical charging workflows from Python to C++ within the ROS ecosystem, boosting runtime performance and maintainability. • Improved docking precision by conducting systematic accuracy tests, directly enhancing AMR reliability during autonomous charging. • Tuned LiDAR safety fields using RViz, validating obstacle detection zones and strengthening operational safety. ### Avionics Team Member ( International Planetary Aerial Systems Challenge ) @ Team Aeros Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | India • Played a pivotal role as a member of the avionics team, driving the development of a navigation approach for UAVs from the base station to the target location. • Skillfully implemented marker detection techniques to identify payloads, ensuring precise and efficient pickup and drop during the operation. • Flourised in a dynamic, diverse team, collaborating with talented individuals hailing from various regions across India. • Delivered a comprehensive engineering design report to Mars Society South Asia. Demonstrated a meticulous and analytical approach while addressing the assigned problem statement. ### Jr. Project Technical Assistant @ e-Yantra, IIT Bombay Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | India • Key Contributor to the e-Yantra News Letter team, spearheading the design and creation of the highly acclaimed e-Yantra Summer Internship Yearbook. • Valuable Member of the prestigious e-Yantra International team, instrumental in strategizing and implementing innovative approaches to enhance e-Yantra's global footprint. • Demonstrated exceptional creativity and technical expertise by crafting numerous bespoke elements using Adobe Illustrator, seamlessly integrated into the cutting-edge design of the yearbook. • Cultivated strong collaboration skills while working alongside a geographically dispersed team of 8 members across various locations in India, effectively coordinating remote work ### Summer Intern @ e-Yantra, IIT Bombay Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | India • Designed and implemented a responsive dashboard using Figma, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript to support national robotics programs. • Built interactive visualizations with Chart.js and Leaflet.js, enabling real-time insights into geographic and performance data. • Developed a robust backend using Django and MySQL, ensuring efficient data handling and seamless frontend integration. • Delivered a full-stack web platform that empowered stakeholders to assess program reach and effectiveness with clarity and ease. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Robotics University of Michigan ### Bachelor of Engineering - B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering BITS Edu Campus: BABARIA INSTITUTE ### Secondary in Higher Secondary Education (Science Stream) Bright School - India ### Primary Education Ambe Group of School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/trushant-adeshara - Portfolio: https://trushant-adeshara.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/trushant JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/trushant/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11