
AMIT KUMAR BEDAKA
Head of Design | Robotics & CAD/CAM Expert
Salary / Daily rate
Barcelona, Spain
Freelance
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About me
Intro
Head of Design with 8+ years in robotics, CAD/CAM software development, and vSLAM systems. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with proven expertise in developing offline programming platforms and indoor positioning algorithms. Specialized in bridging design and engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge robotics solutions and product innovation.
Work experience
Head of Design
Sensable
May 2024 - Present
2 years 6 months
Barcelona, Spain
Key Responsibilities: 1. Execute and help team for a forward-looking product roadmap that aligns with the company’s mission. 2. Ensure product strategies are technically viable. 3. Create and maintain innovative and cutting-edge product designs by applying advanced engineering principles. 4. Act as a bridge between design and engineering teams, ensuring the seamless integration of aesthetics and functionality in all products. 5. Integrate the latest research and technologies into the product development process to maintain a competitive edge. 6. Mentor and develop the design team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Lead Scientist
Chordata Motion
May 2022 - May 2024
2 years 1 month
Barcelona, Spain
Key Responsibilities: 1. Developing algorithms for an indoor positioning system. 2. Developing and implementing VSLAM system using stereo camera. 3. Testing and validating the system and optimizing its performance. 4. Responsible for ensuring that the system meets the project goals and requirements. 5. Responsible for managing the project budget and timeline, as well as providing regular progress updates.
Postdoctoral Researcher
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Apr 2019 - May 2022
3 years 2 months
Taipei, Taiwan
1. Project: Design and Development of Software to Extract Propeller CAD Model Information for Autonomous Inspection. (June 2020 - April 2022) Key Contribution: 1. Design and developed a customized software to perform propeller inspection. 2. Design and developed algorithm to extract CAD information from a propeller model. 3. Tested the software with the inspection system. 4. Overseeing the project deliverables and effectively communicating progress to stakeholders. 2. Project : CAD-based offline programming software for welding applications using 6-D and 2-D robots. (April 2019 - May 2022) Key contribution: 1. Designed and developed an offline programming software for welding applications. 2. Designed and developed path planning algorithms for 6-D and 2-D robots. 3. Tested the developed algorithms with the developed software to perform welding tasks. 4. Managing project deliverables and timelines, and presenting progress updates to stakeholders.
PHD Researcher
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
3 years
Taipei, Taiwan
1. Project: Automatic robot path integration using three-dimensional vision and offline programming. (Jan. 2018 - Nov. 2018) Key Contribution: 1. Developed offline programming platform to integrate with a vision system. 2. The developed system implemented with the DENSO 6556E industrial manipulator. 2. Project: Designed and developed an autonomous robot-guided inspection system based on offline programming and RGB-D model. (Sep. 2017 - May 2018) Key Contribution: 1. Designed and developed offline programming system for AOI inspection. 2. Developed Path planning and path generation algorithms to perform a required simulation for a 6 axis manipulator. 3. Developed an algorithm to select the user-defined position for automatic optical inspections. 3. Project: Designed and developed flexible offline programming (OLP) platform for glue dispensing application. (Mar. 2016 - Jan. 2017) Key Contribution: 1. Designed and developed an OLP platform using OPEN CASCADE libraries. 2. Developed an algorithm to generate robot path using CAD features. 3. Implemented with DENSO 6556E industrial manipulator to check the performance.
Teaching Assistant
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram
Aug 2012 - May 2014
1 year 10 months
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
1. CAED and Physics lab for Engineering 1st year students. 2. Robotics Lab for Engineering 4th year students.
Lecturer
VSM Institute of Technology, Nipani
Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
8 months
Chinchali, Karnataka, India
It is a great opportunity for me to worked as In-charge HOD cum lecturer in an Engineering college, which help me to improve my technical and management skills with bunch of confidence. I have got a good hands of experience in establishment of new mechanical laboratories.
Lecturer
BTPatil Polytechnic
Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
5 months
Nipani, Karnataka, India
It was an excellent opportunity for me to expand my engineering knowledge. I've explored with machine design, thermal engineering, CAED, and building mechanics.
Education
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
2014 - 2019
4 years 5 months
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram
Master of Design
2012 - 2014
1 year 11 months
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor's Degree
2006 - 2010
4 years