I'm Avishkar Seth, a second-year Ph.D. Candidate and Robotics Research Engineer at Macquarie University. My expertise spans robotics, machine learning, and sensor technology, with a keen eye for real-world applications. I've been fortunate to contribute to diverse projects, from smart cities to autonomous drones. Currently mentored by Prof. Subhas Mukhopadhyay, Prof. Richard Han, and Dr. Endrowednes Kuantama, my research aims to develop an autonomous drone equipped with advanced computer vision for mid-air item transfers.
- Fundamental Concepts: Electronic Circuits, IoT, Wireless Principles, Computer Vision, Kinematics, Dynamics, Quadrotor Control
- Coding Languages: Python, C/C++, HTML, MATLAB
- Robotics Software Tools: ROS, Gazebo, Unreal Engine
- Hardware Prototyping: Proficient in sensors, actuators, ESC, and control systems.
Examples: ZED 1/2 (stereo), d435 (depth), d455, T265 (fisheye), RPLidar (lidar), IMU, ublox GPS. SBCs (Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano), Embedded Platforms (Arduino, Teensy, ESP32), Flight Control (Pixhawk), Ardupilot - Computer Vision: YOLOv5, OpenCV
- Utility Tools: Latex Overleaf, VS Code, GitHub, Fusion 360, Adobe Software
- 🤖 Ph.D. in Robotics Engineering
Feb 2022 - Present - 🤖 M.Res in Robotics Engineering
Feb 2021 - Dec 2021 - 🛠 M.Engg in Electronics Engineering
Feb 2019 - Dec 2020
- 🛠 B.Engg in Electronics Engineering
July 2013 - July 2017
- 🧪 HSC in Science
July 2011 - June 2013
Sept 2022 - Present
- Engaged in an ARC-funded collaboration between Macquarie University's Computing Department and Skyy Network, an Aviation and Aerospace company.
- Role involves implementing real-world testing of machine learning models specifically designed for outdoor drone operations.
Nov 2019 - July 2021
- Participated in a project funded by the Australian Government’s Smart Cities and Suburbs Program, in partnership with the City of Ryde Council.
- Responsibilities included the design of a sensor network, hardware prototyping, and real-time data analysis for a pedestrian counting system.
July 2020 - Present
- Co-designed and co-taught an advanced undergraduate course focused on hands-on experience in designing, building, and programming mobile robots using ROS.
- Lab sessions aim to develop student skills in ROS, computer vision, motor control, sensor integration, mapping, localization, and navigation.
Feb 2021 - Present
- Co-designed and co-taught an advanced course that provides hands-on experience in designing, building, and programming sensor networks and IoT projects.
- Lab sessions focus on skill development in sensor integration, web design, data analysis, and machine learning in IoT applications.
July 2022 - Nov 2022
- Served as a lab tutor for the sixth SPINE unit, a curriculum designed to cultivate professional acumen, transferable competencies, and employability.
- The unit blends online modules with hands-on, project-based learning activities and is co-facilitated by a team of academic experts.
☀ Web Developer @ Quality Solar Sydney
March 2019 - Dec 2020
- Worked at Quality Electrical Group, led by Mr. Ali Shalkouhi.
- Responsibilities included designing the entire WordPress website, executing SEO strategies, conducting data analytics, and overseeing Google Business and Facebook advertising campaigns.
- Also managed the company's LinkedIn profile and client database to drive sales.
- Developed a novel drone delivery system to address the unique challenges of delivering packages to multi-story apartments with balconies.
- Utilized Vertical Grid Screening methods to identify precise delivery locations.
- The drone features a 295 mm frame, stereo camera, and ranging sensor.
- Implemented machine learning with a YOLOv5 model for marker recognition, achieving 95% accuracy and 398 ms detection time in outdoor tests.
Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Subhas C Mukhopadhyay
Publication Date: 2020/1
- Studied hardware prototyping for autonomous ground robots for different applications using CNN based computer vision system.
- Explored the concept of autonomous vehicles, both on-road and off-road (AUGV).
- Focused on path recognition, vehicle detection, and passenger transport.
Authors: Cameron Aume, Keith Andrews, Shantanu Pal, Alice James, Avishkar Seth, Subhas Mukhopadhyay
Publication Date: 2022/1
- Developed 'TrackInk' for real-time IoT object tracking in space.
- Capable of pointing at and photographing visible satellites, including the ISS.
- Utilizes sensor data for geolocation and 3D orientation.
- Communicates with ThingSpeak for cloud-based data analysis.
Authors: Alice James, Avishkar Seth, Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay
Publication Date: 2021/9/27
- Comprehensive guide on IoT system design from sensors to cloud network.
- Covers wireless communication, machine learning, and AI in IoT.
- Aimed at upper-level students, researchers, and engineers.
- Published by Springer, part of Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation series.
- 15k accesses and 5 citations as of 2023.
Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Subhas Mukhopadhyay
Publication Date: 2021/10/28
- Introduces a wearable system for real-time 3D posture estimation in lower back healthcare.
- Utilizes BLE technology and IMU sensors for wireless communication and position tracking.
- Aims to reduce hospitalization costs and enable self-rehabilitation.
- Presented at 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Robotic and Sensors Environments (ROSE).
- Journal: Drones
- Volume: 7, Issue: 5, Pages: 300
- Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Endrowednes Kuantama, Subhas Mukhopadhyay, Richard Han
- DOI: 10.3390/drones7050300
📝 RLaGA: A Reinforcement Learning Augmented Genetic Algorithm For Searching Real and Diverse Marker-Based Landing Violations
- Conference: ACM SIGSOFT/ FSE
- Year: 2023
- Publisher: arXiv
- Authors: Linfeng Liang, Yao Deng, Kye Morton, Valtteri Kallinen, Alice James, Avishkar Seth, Endrowednes Kuantama, Subhas Mukhopadhyay, Richard Han, Xi Zheng
- Journal: Future Internet
- Volume: 15, Pages: 340
- Authors: Kuantama, E.; Seth, A.; James, A.; Zhang, Y.
- DOI: 10.3390/fi15100340
- Conference: International Conference on Sensing Technology
- Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland, Year: 2022
- Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Subhas Mukhopadhyay
- Journal: Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation
- Volume: 41
- Authors: Alice James, Avishkar Seth, Subhas C. Mukhopadhyay
- Journal: Sensors
- Volume: 22, Issue: 2
- Authors: Cameron Aume, Keith Andrews, Shantanu Pal, Alice James, Avishkar Seth, Subhas Mukhopadhyay
🤖 Realtime Hand Landmark Tracking to Aid Development of a Prosthetic Arm for Reach and Grasp Motions
- Conference: IEEE International Symposium on Robotic and Sensors Environments, ROSE 2021
- Authors: Alice James, Avishkar Seth, Subhas C. Mukhopadhyay
- Conference: IEEE International Symposium on Robotic and Sensors Environments, ROSE 2021
- Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Subhas Mukhopadhyay
- Conference: Proceedings of International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Computing
- Series: Algorithms for Intelligent Systems
- Publisher: Springer, Singapore
- Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Subhas Mukhopadhyay
- Journal: International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems
- Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-17
- Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Subhas Mukhopadhyay
- Journal: International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems
- Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-18
- Authors: Alice James, Avishkar Seth, Subhas C. Mukhopadhyay
- Provisional Patent Filed: MQC Ref: 2023005
- Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Endrowednes Kuantama, Subhas Mukhopadhyay, Richard Han
- Provisional Patent Filed: MQC Ref: 2023005
- Authors: Avishkar Seth, Alice James, Endrowednes Kuantama, Subhas Mukhopadhyay, Richard Han
- Year: Oct 2023
- Institution: Macquarie University
- Prize: Research & Travel Grant of Au$6000
- Description: Won a Research & Travel Grant of $6000 in the most competetive university wide competetion
- Year: March 2020
- Institution: Big Data Society, Macquarie University
- Prize: Second Place, Cash Prize of $1,700
- Description: Won second place in an AI-Enabled Education Hackathon.
- Certificate No: 44390012
- Permanent Link: Skyfi Labs Certificate Verification
- Role: Reviewer
- Time: Feb 2022 – Present
- Duties: Review research papers and articles for the ICST conference.
- Role: Co- Supervisor
- Time: Feb 2021 – Present
- Duties: Co- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students from engineering and computing departments in Macquarie University.
- Role: Vice-Chair
- Time: Feb 2019 – Present
- Duties: Seminars, student engagement, conference representation.
- Role: Secretary
- Time: Feb 2019 – Present
- Duties: Social media, website, event planning.
- Role: Ambassador
- Time: Aug 2019 – Dec 2021