Rohith Anju Nath Vadigineni

Working on ROS/ROS2-based robotic systems for a semi-humanoid gripper, focusing on system integration and real-time control. Implementing forward and inverse kinematics for coordinated arm–gripper motion. Contributing to simulation and validation workflows using RViz to ensure reliable sim-to-real transfer. Developing GUI/HMI for monitoring and teleoperation. Supporting integration with STM32-based controllers, ensuring robust communication, and assisting in debugging, testing, and system improvements.

Designed a ROS-based control interface for a humanoid robotic gripper, enabling precise multi-finger motion and sensor integration. Developed a custom URDF from CAD models and simulated the system in Gazebo. Built C++ plugins for tactile sensing using contact data. Configured ros_control for real-time control and feedback. Integrated pressure sensors for touch detection and ensured sim-to-real consistency using Docker-based workflows.

Developed a KUKA.Sim environment for automated palletizing of colored objects, modeling robot motion and task sequences. Optimized workflows in simulation and deployed them on a real KUKA robot. Programmed and refined motions using the Teach Pendant. Implemented automation logic in KUKA Robot Language (KRL) and managed execution via KUKA Robot Control, ensuring reliable sim-to-real transfer and safe, repeatable operation.