Anss | Mechatronics & Control Engineer

01. About Me

A forward-thinking Mechatronics and Control Engineering student holding a 3.84 CGPA (Rank 1st in Department/Batch) with a strong foundation in mathematics and control theory. Passionate about autonomous systems, ROS 2, and embedded electronics.

Currently leading the development of GRACE — an advanced, vision-capable mobile robot designed for geriatric care. The project combines hardware integration, SLAM-based navigation, and sophisticated human-robot interaction into a fully autonomous system built from scratch.

With hands-on experience spanning autonomous navigation, PLC automation, and AI-driven systems, I actively share technical skills through community workshops and thrive in global engineering environments.

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Beyond Engineering

♟️ Chess

🎱 Snooker

02. Skills & Tools

Robotics & Kinematics

ROS 2 (Humble) ROS 1 Nav2 SLAM TF2 Gazebo 6-DOF Kinematics Path Planning

Control & Automation

PID LQR State-Space Pneumatics PLC Programming Ladder Logic

Embedded & Hardware

Jetson Orin Nano STM32 (HAL) TIVA C (Bare Metal) Raspberry Pi Arduino ESP32 ESP8266

Programming & AI

C++ Python R MATLAB PyTorch OpenCV MediaPipe Scikit-learn pandas NumPy

CAD & Manufacturing

SolidWorks AutoCAD Simulink Simscape CNC Machining PCB Design

Languages

Urdu — Native English — B2 German — A1 Chinese — A1 (HSK-1)

03. Education

Dec 2022 — Present

BS Mechatronics & Control Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Lahore

CGPA: 3.84/4.00 — Rank 1st in Department/Batch

Key Subjects: Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Mechanism & Machine Design, Probability & Statistics. Currently in 8th Semester (4th Year).

2020 — 2022

Intermediate, FSc Pre-Engineering

Punjab College of Commerce (Chouburji Campus), Lahore

Marks: 949/1100 (88%)

Core Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Lahore.

Completed 2020

Matriculation in Science

American Lycetuff Junior & Upper High School for Boys, Lahore

Marks: 969/1100 (88%)

Core Subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Lahore.

04. Experience & Leadership

Summer 2024

Research Intern

IHYA LAB, UET Lahore

Extracted and analyzed vital health data from smart bands
Optimized signal processing workflows for wearable sensors

Summer 2023

Intern Engineer

DAWN Foods (Muridke Plant)

Analyzed automated production lines
Debugged real-time PLC/Machine faults to reduce manufacturing downtime

2022 — Present

Technical & Outreach Director / Head of Robotics

Mechatronics Club & IET On Campus, UET Lahore

Spearheaded 3 major outreach programs (2 at GCU, 1 at Deaf Foundation) for STEM education
Showcased projects at the Lahore Science Mela (Al Khawarizmi Society)
Led hands-on workshops: soldering, Arduino programming, and PCB design

05. Projects

Final Year Project

GRACE — Geriatric Robotic Assistance

Fully autonomous service robot with Nav2 SLAM, PyTorch CNN-RNN activity recognition, MediaPipe posture detection, custom 19-part chassis, and micro-ROS bridged STM32/ESP32 actuators.

ROS 2PyTorchJetson Orin NanoSTM32SolidWorks

CNC Pen Plotter with PRM

Engineered and fabricated a 2-Axis CNC Pen Plotter entirely from scratch with Probabilistic Roadmap path planning.

ArduinoCNCCADPRM

6-DOF Robotic Arm Control

Computed forward/inverse kinematics to control the movement of a 6-DOF Robotic Arm.

PythonROSMATLABSolidWorks

LQR Controller — Chassis Stability

Derived state-space models and implemented LQR controller in ROS 2, validating 30kg chassis stability via Gazebo simulation.

ROS 2GazeboMATLABPython

SCARA & Robot Motion Control

Simulated SCARA Manipulators; developed Robot Motion Control in MATLAB using PRM and A* algorithms.

MATLABPRMA*

Autonomous & RC Vehicles

Built Line-Following, Obstacle-Avoidance, Remote-Controlled, and Surveillance vehicles with custom PCBs.

ArduinoPCB DesignSensors

Knight's Dominance & Rubik's Solver

Solved the Knight's Dominance Problem using Genetic Algorithms (C/C++/Python) and built a Rubik's Cube Solver in Python.

CC++PythonGenetic Algorithms

Urdu Recognition & Voice App

Developed an Urdu Alphabet Recognition System and a Voice Recognition App with custom GUI in MATLAB using MFCCs.

MATLABDSPMFCCs

Live Web Dashboards

Built Live and Interactive Web Dashboards using Python, including one communicating with TIVA to validate RPM of a BLDC motor.

PythonWebTIVA CEmbedded

PLC Automated Punching System

Implemented PLC Ladder Diagram to control an automated punching system utilizing industrial pneumatic cylinders.

PLCLadder LogicPneumatics

Face Security System

Built a Face Security System using Jetson Nano and computer vision for real-time facial recognition and access control.

PythonOpenCVJetson Nano

BLDC Motor & Vibration Analyzer

Programmed TIVA C in Bare-Metal C for BLDC motor control; built an Arduino Fan Speed/Vibration Analyzer.

TIVA CBare-Metal CArduino

06. Honors & Global Exposure

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DAAD Sponsored Exchange

Fully-funded Robotics Week at THWS, Germany (2024). Won the Conceptual Excellence Award in the Maze Navigation Challenge. Visited Schweinfurt, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Munich, and Würzburg.

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Global & Industrial Tours

Toured the Deutsches Museum, Schaeffler's bearing plant in Germany. Networked with BMW alumni and TUM PhD students. Visited SNGPL Plant and Haval Car Manufacturing Plant in Pakistan.

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Merit Scholarships

Consistently received merit-based scholarships since 1st semester. UET Merit (2022-2024), Honhaar (2025-2026), STEP High Achiever (2022-2026) — Secured 6th position overall in ECAT.

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Academic Excellence

Rank 1st in Department/Batch with 3.84 CGPA in BS Mechatronics & Control Engineering at UET Lahore. Highest CGPA in the department.

Muhammad Anss