Aarav Shah

Drone Swarm & Autonomous Charging Pad (I2P Program) | Ongoing

• Developing multi-drone flocking algorithms in Python + ROS for autonomous formation flight.
• Designing and fabricating a custom charging pad to enable land-dock-recharge cycles.
• Leading proposal and prototyping within Georgia Tech’s Invention to Prototype (I2P) program, targeting proof-of-concept demo this semester.

Autonomous Humanoid Robot

• Designed and 3D printed a lightweight robot exoskeleton in SolidWorks, optimizing geometry for strength-to-weight efficiency.
• Programmed servo-driven gait control with fine-tuned PID algorithms, achieving smooth bipedal walking motion.
• Integrated ultrasonic sensors for real-time obstacle detection, enabling autonomous navigation with collision avoidance.

Rocket Development & Testing

• Modeled rocket flight dynamics and validated designs through iterative static and flight tests.
• Built a thrust stand with Arduino load sensors to measure performance across five solid-fuel motor types.
• Improved recovery reliability via parachute systems, altimeter integration, and nose-cone aerodynamic testing, identifying the most efficient configuration.

AI Projects (Independent) | 2024–25

• Built a full-stack AI music mashup generator (GPT + Groq + Suno) with deployable front-end + back-end.
• Created a What-If Simulator (Groq + ElevenLabs) that generates alternate-reality timelines with natural TTS output.
• Published projects with code and technical write-ups, receiving early user feedback from peers.

Smart AI Glasses (Concept & Prototype) | In Progress

• Prototyping wearable AI voice assistant using Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, bone-conduction speakers, and offline LLMs.
• Designing pipeline for voice input → on-device inference → ElevenLabs TTS output with focus on low-power optimization.
• Early prototype aims to demonstrate hands-free AI augmentation for everyday use.

• CAD & CAE: SolidWorks (GD&T, assemblies, surfacing), Fusion 360, 3D printing (FDM/SLA), CNC basics
• Programming & Data: Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, OpenCV), MATLAB, Arduino, C/C++, Machine Learning fundamentals
• Robotics & Controls: UR robots, URScript, servo motor programming, sensor integration (IMU, ultrasonic), PID, ROS (intro)
• Aerospace Tools: Nozzle design (C-D), mathematical modeling, load-cell thrust measurement, altimeter-based data acquisition, propulsion test stands
• Other Tools: Git, Jupyter, LaTeX
• Soft Skills: Leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, clear communication, event coordination, and grit — the resilience and determination to overcome challenges and deliver results under pressure

Quantifying CO₂ Emissions in Vehicles Using Machine Learning

Published & Presented at International Conference on Electrical Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET 2023) South Africa

• Developed and trained ML models to predict vehicle CO₂ emissions, achieving improved accuracy.
• Presented research virtually at the prestigious ICECET 2023 international conference which took place in South Africa.
• Demonstrated grit and resilience by completing the paper and meeting deadlines while on bed rest recovering from major surgery close to deadline.
• Developed relevant skills like CAD, python, mechatronics, machine learning and kaggle.
• Paper published in IEEE Xplore:

DOI:10.1109/ICECET58911.2023.10389245

• Led redesign effort at SpaceCurve Technologies – corrected major CAD/simulation errors overnight and delivered a finalized cold-gas thruster design adopted by the team, demonstrating grit, resilience, and technical leadership under pressure.
• Completed 3D Printing and Robotics courses (Levels 1 to 14) at Innovative Brains Academy, building strong technical skills in design and automation that support my engineering projects.
• Participated in Gujarat Cube Days (2021), enhancing problem-solving speed, focus, and perseverance under pressure.
• Co-founded ‘Open Hearts Full Plates’ for Akshaya Patra Foundation NGO (2023), developing leadership, teamwork, and community service skills by organizing food drives and outreach programs.
• Regular volunteer at an old age home and orphanage; organized a trip to Dwarka, strengthening empathy, event planning, and interpersonal communication.
• Proficient lawn tennis player, cultivating discipline, strategic thinking, and physical fitness.
• Key member of the school basketball team, contributing to multiple regional tournament wins and fostering teamwork and competitive spirit.

• Mechatronics – IIT Roorkee (2023)
• Intermediate Machine Learning – Kaggle (2023)
• Complex Python Programming – Kaggle & University of Michigan (2022–23)
• Engineering Applications with Machine Learning – Kaggle (2023)
• 3D CAD Fundamentals – NTU Taiwan (2022)