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I’m Dhruv Gaba,

Robotics &
Autonomous systems engineer

I have been engineering intelligent autonomy through 7+ years of innovation in robotics, SLAM, and real-time systems.

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About Me

My Introduction

I have over 7 years of experience designing, building, and optimizing cutting-edge software and hardware solutions. My work spans autonomous vehicles, submarines, UAVs, and robotic arms, with core expertise in Sensor Fusion, SLAM, Mechatronics, and Computer Vision. With a deep understanding of robotic internals and runtime software stacks, I specialize in solving complex real-time challenges using C++ and Python. My career reflects a consistent drive for technical excellence and innovation in autonomous system development.

07+ Years
experience
06+ Projects
completed
05+ Companies
worked
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Skills

My technical level

Programming Languages

More than 5 years

C

60%

C++11

70%

Python3 & Python2

70%

Quick C

70%

Bash

70%

Robotics

More than 5 years

Sensor Fusion

80%

Localization (EKF, PF, UKF)

80%

EKF-SLAM

70%

A* & D* Path Planning

90%

Swarm Formations

80%

Platforms

More than 5 years

Ubuntu/Linux

80%

Gazebo

80%

Calra

70%

Unity

90%

Robotics Frameworks

More than 5 years

Robot Operating System (ROS1 & ROS2)

80%

Autoware

80%

Nvidia Isaac

70%

Simulation

More than 3 years

CAD – SolidWorks

90%

MATLAB

80%

Simulink

60%

Gazebo

70%

PyBullet

60%

RViZ

75%

Qualification

My personal journey
Education
Work

M.S. in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

New York University, New York City, USA
2017 - 2019

B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India
2012 - 2016

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Knightscope Inc. – California (Full-Time)
May 2023 – April 2025

Autonomy Engineer

Knightscope Inc. – California
Aug 2022 – May 2023

Robotics Software Engineer

Knightscope Inc. – California
Apr 2021 – Aug 2022

Robotics Software Intern

Knightscope Inc. – California
Nov 2020 – Apr 2021

Jr. Computer Vision Engineer (Part-Time)

Space Inc. – California
Jun 2020 – Nov 2021

R&D Robotics Engineer (Part-time)

Duro UAS, New York City
Sep 2017 – May 2018

Perception Engineer (Full-Time Internship)

Swarm Robotix, an Autonomous Container Jack Startup, Illinois
May 2018 – Aug 2018

Graduate Assistant at NYU, (Part -Time)

New York University under Professor. Borowick - Senior Design Course
Sep 2017 - May 2019

Chief Research Officer, (Full-Time)

REES52, Robotics start-up - Delhi, India
Jun 2016 – Jun 2017

Services

What I offer

Autonomous Systems
Engineering

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Autonomous Systems
Engineering

  • End-to-end development of autonomous robots using ROS1/ROS2 and Autoware.

  • Sensor integration and real-time localization, mapping, and path planning (SLAM, EKF, A*, D*).

  • System architecture for safety-critical robotic platforms (UAVs, UGVs, AUVs).

  • Development in C++, Python, and Bash across Jetson and embedded systems.

Computer Vision
Applications

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Computer Vision
Applications

  • Development of 2D/3D perception pipelines using OpenCV, custom C++ and Python modules.

  • Design of multi-camera calibration, object detection, and pose estimation systems.

  • Custom tracking, detection, and video feed systems with low-latency optimization.

  • Experience in AR/VR applications and stereo vision solutions.

Robotics Simulation
& Prototyping

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Robotics Simulation
& Prototyping

  • Simulation of robotic systems in Gazebo, PyBullet, and MATLAB Simulink.

  • CAD design for robotic hardware and system integration using SolidWorks.

  • Testing and validation of robotic subsystems before real-world deployment.

  • End-to-end prototyping from sensor calibration to embedded control.

Portfolio

Most recent works

Swarm Robotix – Autonomous Container Jack

Led development of a ROS-based multi-robot navigation system with EKF-SLAM and swarm formation control using Jetson TX2.

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Swarm Robotix – Dynamic Path Planning

Developed local/global path planning and kinematics for Swerve Drive robots operating in swarm mode with lifting capabilities.

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Hybrid Terrain Security Drone

Designed a GPS-enabled quadcopter with auto takeoff/landing, terrain navigation, and emergency failsafe systems during Bachelors.

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NASA – Research Presentation on Bio-Robotics

Presented cutting-edge research on robotics applications in space exploration at NASA Los Angeles, focusing on vertical farming and autonomous systems.

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Soft Robotics Project

7-DoF Soft Robotic Hand

Designed a pneumatically actuated soft robotic hand capable of delicate manipulation, integrated with Android app control and solenoid logic systems.

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+ 1 (631) 640-6421 )

E-mail

dg.dhruvgaba1104@gmail.com

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/dhruvnyu