Instructor Assistant - Autonomous Robotics
Served as teaching assistant for Autonomous Robotics course at UMich. Supported students with motion planning, localization, control systems, and ROS implementation through lab exercises and office hours.
About me
This photo is from my first visit to Michigan in mid April. Despite the two jackets, I was freezing because it was about 28 degrees outside.
Hi everyone! Welcome to my website. My name is Vaibhav and I'm a senior at the University of Michigan. I am extremely interested in artificial intelligence, especially as it relates to robotics. That's why I am double majoring in both computer science and robotics. This summer I interned on the Edge AI team at Amazon. I also worked with Stryker to create a stretcher capable of navigating a hospital autonomously. Some of my interests outside of work involve playing basketball, practicing guitar, and reading books.
Blog Posts
Winter 2026
This semester I am taking Theory of Computation and Building Robots. These classes are pushing the boundaries of theoretical computer science and practical robotics implementation.
Underwater SLAM Research
Conducting advanced research in the University of Michigan Field Robotics Group, fusing neural networks with camera data to dramatically improve Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) accuracy for underwater robotic systems.
Stryker - Building an Autonomous Stretcher
Engineered a full-stack navigation system for autonomous hospital stretchers using SLAM, path planning, and sensor fusion. Tuned localization algorithms to maintain accuracy during high-speed movements in dynamic environments.
Instructor Assistant - SLAM
Served as teaching assistant for SLAM course at UMich. Supported students with localization, mapping algorithms, and sensor fusion through lab exercises and office hours.
Fall 2025
This semester I took four classes: Robot Operating Systems, Reinforcement Learning, AI Compilers, and Technical Communications. It was an extremely intense semester with three project-based classes and one focused on communication skills.
Amazon Internship
Edge AI Team at Amazon Lab 126. Engineered an automated Python-to-hardware pipeline for custom neural processors, built instruction set simulators, and deployed tensor decomposition algorithms achieving memory safety and sub-second simulations.
Winter 2025
This semester I am taking 3 technical classes: Natural Language Processing, Quantum Computing, and Robot Dynamics and Simulation. My favourite was NLP where we built a model to predict Python docstrings.
Fall 2024
I took four classes this semester: Operating Systems, Parallel Programming with GPUs, Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, and Technology Inspired Entrepreneurship. This was an extremely intense semester with three project-based classes.
Kudan Internship
Kudan Robotics: Integrated proprietary SLAM software with 3D Lidars and quadruped robots (Unitree/Spot). Tuned ROS kinematic parameters to achieve sub-centimeter localization accuracy and standardized deployment protocols for enterprise robotics.
Winter 2024
Winter 2024 was a challenging but rewarding semester with significant progress in my computer science and robotics education, including completion of my Kudan internship.
Fall 2023
This was the first semester of sophomore year where I finally started to feel like I was understanding computer science. I took three classes: Data Structures and Algorithms, Principles of Machine Learning, and Human-Robotic Systems.
Summer 2023
This summer I focused on classes at community college to get transfer credit at Umich. I took Differential Equations, Discrete Math, Multivariable Calculus, Physics – Electricity and Magnetism, and Statistics.
Winter 2023
Winter 2023 was my second semester of freshman year where I finally felt like I was figuring out college. I took four classes: Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms, Introduction to Computer Logic, Introduction to Engineering, and Introduction to Data Science.
Fall 2022
Fall 2022 was my first semester at the University and I had a lot of fun getting to know campus and trying out new things. I took four classes: Computational Linear Algebra, Introduction to Algorithms and Programming, Introductory Physics – Mechanics, and Emperors of Rome.
Analyzing T-Cell Ion Channels to Understand Immune Cell Variations
Ongoing research at George Mason University studying how viruses manipulate immune cell responses through ion channels, with focus on SARS-CoV-2 proteins and cell modeling.
Published Paper - Amyloid-Beta Research
Research project from 2020-2021 at George Mason University analyzing amyloid-beta peptide structures using molecular simulations and machine learning to understand Alzheimer's disease aggregation.
High School Recap
In high school, I took 19 AP Classes including Math, Science, History, English, and more. Clubs included Speech and Debate and DECA.
My Projects
GitHub Activity
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StudyStream
MHacks 2024 winner. AI-powered educational tool that converts text into engaging video lectures with synchronized visuals and audio narration.
Music Genre Classifier
Machine learning project classifying music into subgenres using audio feature extraction and neural networks.
Eduardo - MHacks 16 x Google
AR educational guide teaching users complex actions through interactive, step-by-step visual instructions.
Wordle Solver Bot
Statistics-based algorithm that guarantees Wordle success through probability analysis and optimal word selection.
PrimeGPT - MHacks 16
Intelligent chatbot answering Amazon product queries using NLP and real-time web scraping.
FPGA Calculator
4-function calculator implemented on FPGA using Verilog, featuring bit-level arithmetic and state machine design.
Coding Euchre
Complete Euchre card game implementation in C++ with AI opponents and full game logic.
Robot Maze Navigation
Autonomous robot navigating real-world mazes using computer vision, SLAM, and path planning algorithms.
Experience
My Career Journey
University of Michigan - Expected Graduation
May 2026Completing my dual Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Robotics Engineering at the University of Michigan. Four transformative years of learning, research, and hands-on experience in AI, robotics, and software engineering.
Stryker - Building an Autonomous Stretcher
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025Multidisciplinary Project with Stryker to build autonomous stretcher navigation system using SLAM, path planning, and sensor fusion for hospital environments.
Amazon - Machine Learning Intern
May 2025 - Aug 2025Edge AI Team at Amazon Lab 126. Engineered automated Python-to-hardware pipeline for custom neural processors, built instruction set simulators, and deployed tensor decomposition algorithms.
Kudan - Software Engineering Intern
May 2024 - Aug 2024Integrated Kudan's SLAM software with 3D Lidars and quadruped robots (Unitree/Spot). Achieved sub-centimeter localization accuracy through ROS parameter tuning and standardized deployment protocols.
University of Michigan - Started University of Michigan
Fall 2022Began my academic journey at the University of Michigan pursuing dual degrees in Computer Science and Robotics Engineering. Immersed myself in machine learning, computer vision, autonomous systems, and cutting-edge AI research.
George Mason University - T-Cell Ion Channels Research
Jul 2021 - May 2022Researching how viruses use ion channels to manipulate immune cell responses, with focus on SARS-CoV-2 proteins. Developed cell models incorporating potassium, sodium, and calcium ion channels to simulate immune cell variations.
High School - Basis Independent Silicon Valley
2018-2022Attended Basis Independent Silicon Valley, completing 19 AP classes across Math, Science, History, English, and more, plus advanced post-AP courses. Active in Speech and Debate and DECA clubs.
George Mason University - Published Paper - Amyloid-Beta Research
Jun 2020 - Oct 2021First author on research paper published in Biomolecules Journal. Used machine learning to analyze molecular simulations of amyloid-beta structures, identifying key amino acid residues for Alzheimer's disease aggregation and signaling.