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My ability to bridge the gap between theory and practical application was a hallmark of this role.
Tharun Puthanveettil
Robotics Engineer at CATT Lab
M.Eng. in Robotics
A Roboticist turned Software Engineer 2.0
My Expertise Spans: Autonomous Navigation, Mobile UGV Security, Human-Robot Interaction, Multi-Modal Networks, Computer Vision & Cognitive Science.
In my previous role as a Research Assistant at the University of Maryland's esteemed Perception and Robotics Group, I dedicated myself to the fascinating domain of Multi-Modal Human-Robot Interaction, striving to foster greater synergy between humans and machines. Further enriching my journey, I played a pivotal role at the Robotics Innovations Lab at the Indian Institute of Science. Here, my efforts were centered around pioneering solutions for Human Collaborative Agricultural Robotics, a mission that holds great promise for the future of agriculture.
My journey also includes a notable chapter as an AI Team Lead at Wipro's Innovations Lab. In this capacity, I specialized in designing and implementing cutting-edge AI and Computer Vision techniques. My ability to bridge the gap between theory and practical application was a hallmark of this role.
Why Maryland?
It is one of the top universities in the field of robotics.
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