Who I Am

  • Designing and deploying end-to-end autonomous systems across perception, planning, and control for mobile robots, manipulators, and Physical AI Systems in both simulation and real-world environments.
  • Building full autonomy pipelines from robot modeling and ROS2 systems to ML algorithms, reinforcement learning, and VLM/VLA integration, leveraging synthetic data pipelines to bridge the sim-to-real gap.

Systems I Build

AMR / Mobile Robots
Physical AI Systems
Mobile Manipulators
RL-based Systems
Manipulators

My Robot Platform

Autonomous Mobile Manipulation Robot

Yahboom ROSMASTER X3 PLUS

Core Capabilities

  • Robotics Systems Engineering

    • ROS2-Based System Architecture
    • Distributed Robotic Systems
    • Cross-Layer Debugging
    • Robot System Integration
    • Testing and Deployment
  • Machine Learning for Robotics

    • Training Large-Scale Models
    • Deploy ML Policies on Robots
    • VLM/VLA and Foundation Models
    • Production Deployment
    • Real-Time Model Optimization
  • Simulation & Digital Twins

    • Robot Modeling
    • Simulation Systems
    • Synthetic Data Generation
    • Physics and Sensor Modeling
    • Sim-to-Real Validation
Linux
Python
C++
Java
ROS2
OpenRMF
Jetson
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Gazebo
Isaac Sim
Nav2
MoveIt2
OpenCV
PCL
CUDA
ONNX
TensorRT
Docker
Git
RabbitMQ
Prometheus
Grafana
VLM/VLA
LLM
Bash
Blender

HK Robot Labs

Software, Robotics & Simulations

HK Motion Works

3D Design & Simulation Assets

HK Robot Labs

HK Motion Works

  • custom mobile robot

    Name of the Asset

    Assets Category

Professional Experience

  1. Robotics Engineer

    Stealth Startup

    Jan 2026 — Present
    • • Built complete simulation scenes using Omniverse USD, URDF, and modular assets to replicate complex robot workcells and industrial layouts, reducing environment setup time by 25%.
    • • Led ROS2-based robotics integration across multi-robot fleets, developing and validating launch files, lifecycle nodes, and autonomy behaviors on Linux with Docker, reducing system bring-up time by 25%.
    • • Built AI-ready simulation data pipelines using NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Omniverse to generate high-fidelity synthetic datasets for perception model validation.
    • • Tuned PhysX parameters (friction, damping, solver iterations), achieving 18% improvement in physics simulation consistency.
    • • Configured RTX-based LiDAR and camera sensors with ray tracing and material mapping, improving scene realism by 22% and enhancing perception validation.
    • • Validated sim-to-real transfer by aligning simulated robot behavior, sensor outputs, and environmental conditions with real-world performance.
    • • Validated AMR navigation behaviors in simulation prior to deployment, reducing on-site configuration errors and accelerating robot bring-up timelines.
  2. Lead Robotics Engineer

    Stealth Startup

    Jan 2025 — Aug 2025
    • • Designed and developed Physical AI Systems robotic systems from scratch, including URDF modeling and integration with perception and control pipelines for simulation and validation.
    • • Generated large-scale synthetic datasets using Replicator with domain randomization and lighting variations, increasing dataset diversity by 35% and accelerating perception model training.
    • • Built scalable synthetic data pipelines, improving robustness and generalization across diverse simulated scenarios.
    • • Developed and evaluated ROS2 software nodes, improving reliability and consistency in multi-robot integration.
    • • Utilized NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab to simulate Physical AI Systems grasping and manipulation tasks for AI-driven control and perception workflows.
    • • Worked with VLM/VLA frameworks to explore multimodal perception and task execution in Physical AI Systems robotics.
    • • Diagnosed system-level issues using Docker logs, improving system reliability and reducing mission failures.
  3. Robotics Engineer

    KioTech Digi Networks LLC, Morrisville, NC

    Feb 2024 — Jan 2025
    • • Performed Digital Twin validation by mirroring robot motion and sensor data in simulation, reducing sim-to-real deviation by 17% through tuning of USD assets and physics parameters.
    • • Developed sim-to-real validation workflows, improving deployment reliability and consistency across AMR systems.
    • • Trained reinforcement and imitation learning policies using Isaac Lab, achieving 20% higher task-completion reliability under continuous simulation cycles.
    • • Designed modular simulation tasks and behavioral pipelines for scalable evaluation of autonomous navigation and task execution.
    • • Integrated AMRs with edge systems and validated APIs using Python, improving deployment stability by 16% during pilot rollouts.
    • • Debugged runtime issues using Docker logs, reducing task interruption events by 21% across deployed systems.
  4. Robotics Engineer — AMMR Research

    University at Buffalo, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, New York

    Supervised by: Dr. Vojislav Kalanovic — Director of Robotics

    Jan 2023 — Jan 2024
    • • Developed autonomy and calibration software using ROS2 and Python, improving system stability and ensuring reliable sensor alignment.
    • • Built an end-to-end mobile manipulation pipeline integrating perception, grasp planning, and navigation for dynamic pick-and-place tasks.
    • • Engineered perception systems using YOLOv8/v9 and RCNN, improving 3D object localization accuracy by 25%.
    • • Designed 3D mapping pipelines using Octomap and MoveIt, achieving over 90% task success rate in dynamic environments.
    • • Optimized sensor fusion using Kalman Filter, improving localization and tracking accuracy by 15%.
    • • Deployed navigation workflows using Nav2 and NVIDIA Isaac Sim, enabling sim-to-real validation on robotic platforms.
    • • Implemented motion planning and control using RRT* and Pure Pursuit, enabling safe navigation and reliable trajectory tracking.
    • • Built occupancy grid mapping pipelines using LiDAR data, improving navigation accuracy through noise reduction and map refinement.
    • • Worked with RTX LiDAR and RMPFlow, enhancing navigation efficiency and motion policy performance.
  1. Robotics Engineer, President & Educator

    Jun 2016 — Aug 2020
    The Robotics Club — SNIST, India

    Started as a trainee, rapidly progressed through mentor and educator roles, won national and international robotics competitions, conducted workshops and events across India, and was elected President after 4+ years of continuous technical and leadership contribution to the organization.

  2. President

    Jan 2019 — Aug 2020
    The Robotics Club — SNIST, India

    Orchestrated a member base of 1500+, improved event turnout by 30%, championed cutting-edge robotics workshops, secured long-term sponsorships increasing funding by 25%, and elevated the club's national reputation through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

  3. Head of National Robotics Event — Roboveda 2019

    Sep 2019
    The Robotics Club — SNIST, India

    Led Roboveda 2019, a national-level robotics symposium, managing end-to-end operations, logistics, sponsorships, dispute resolution, and technical execution across 1000+ participants from institutions across India.

  4. Technical Head & Robotics Instructor

    Jan 2018 — Dec 2018
    The Robotics Club — SNIST, India

    Developed and delivered a differentiated robotics curriculum improving technical proficiency by 40% for 30-40 teams annually, led ROS-based hands-on training sessions, delivered motivational talks across universities, and mentored teams to achieve national competition wins.

  5. Technical Deputy of National Robotics Event

    Sep 2018
    The Robotics Club — SNIST, India

    Served as Technical Deputy and Head of Eight Events at Roboveda 2018, developing challenging problem statements for eight unique robotics competitions, overseeing event logistics, team allocations, and ensuring seamless technical execution throughout the symposium.

  6. Class Representative

    Sep 2016 — Jun 2020
    School of Electronics & Communications, SNIST, India

    Elected Class Representative for Section G for four consecutive years, organized weekly meetings with HOD and Directors, resolved student disputes, managed classroom resources, and ensured seamless communication between faculty and classmates.

  7. Electronics & Sensor Systems Intern

    May 2018 — Jun 2018
    NSICLTD, India

    Worked on electronics and sensor integration for robotics systems, including calibration of sensors, signal processing, and control systems. Applied concepts such as PWM, PID control, and microcontroller interfacing to develop and test robotic components, improving system reliability and performance.

Skills

Linux
Python
C++
Java
ROS2
OpenRMF
Jetson
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Gazebo
Isaac Sim
Nav2
MoveIt2
OpenCV
PCL
CUDA
ONNX
TensorRT
Docker
Git
RabbitMQ
Prometheus
Grafana
VLM/VLA
LLM
Bash
Blender

Leadership

  1. President of Organization

    The Robotics Club - SNIST, 2019-2020

    Led organization strategy, decision-making, and team operations across robotics initiatives.

  2. Head of National Robotics Event

    Roboveda, 2019

    Organized large-scale robotics event, managing teams, logistics, and technical execution.

  3. Technical Deputy of National Robotics Event

    Roboveda, 2018

    Designed problem statements, managed technical challenges, and ensured smooth execution.

  4. Technical Head & Robotics Instructor

    The Robotics Club SNIST, 2017-2018

    Mentored students, taught robotics concepts, and led hands-on technical training sessions.

  5. Class Representative

    SNIST, 2016-2020

    Represented student body, coordinated academic activities, and led peer initiatives.

Robotics Achievements

  1. 1st Place – Robo Maze, Autonomous Navigation

    Carpediem 2017

    Implemented A* path planning with heuristic optimization and graph-based mapping.

    View Certificate
  2. 1st Place – Indian Terrain, Multi-Terrain Autonomy

    IEEE Adastra 2017

    Developed autonomous navigation using Stereo Vision, SLAM, and PID control.

    View Certificate
  3. Finalist – Advanced Robotics Challenge (WRO)

    World Robot Olympiad 2018

    Built autonomous mobile manipulation pipeline using R-CNN, IK, and control.

    View Certificate
  4. 2nd Place – Vistaar, Autonomous Mobile Manipulation

    Roboveda 2017

    Integrated R-CNN perception, RRTA* planning, inverse kinematics, and servoing.

    View Certificate
  5. 3rd Place – Robo Race, Autonomous Racing

    Carpediem 2017

    Implemented AMCL localization, RRT* avoidance, and Pure Pursuit control.

    View Certificate
  6. 1st Place – Jaaladmantra, Marine Robotics

    Roboveda 2017

    Designed 3D-printed V-hull marine robot with optimized hydrodynamics control.

  7. Finalist – Esclade, Aerial Tramway Robotics

    IIT Guwahati 2018

    Implemented AMCL localization, RRT* avoidance, and Pure Pursuit navigation.

  8. Finalist – Shaastra Robotics, Mobile Manipulation System

    IIT Madras 2018

    Developed multi-agent robotic system integrating manipulation, transfer, and sequencing.

Education

  1. 2022 — 2024Buffalo, New York
  2. Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication

    Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, India

    2016 — 2020Hyderabad, India

Contact

Email: tvharikrishna08@gmail.com

Location: USA

tvharikrishna

@hkrobotlabs_official

@hkrobotlabs_official

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