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Robotics Engineer with Vision Expertise

Chinmaya Khamesra is an Application Automation Engineer with experience in developing vision systems and pipelines for detecting anomalies and automating production processes. He holds a Master's degree in Robotics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and has worked on various projects involving machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. His technical skills include programming in Python and C++, as well as proficiency with tools like TensorFlow, OpenCV, and ROS.

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Robotics Engineer with Vision Expertise

Chinmaya Khamesra is an Application Automation Engineer with experience in developing vision systems and pipelines for detecting anomalies and automating production processes. He holds a Master's degree in Robotics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and has worked on various projects involving machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. His technical skills include programming in Python and C++, as well as proficiency with tools like TensorFlow, OpenCV, and ROS.

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CHINMAYA KHAMESRA

LinkedIn: [Link]/in/ckhamesra1197 GitHub: [Link]/Chinmayak1197 Portfolio: [Link]/


Email: ckhamesra@[Link] Mobile: (774)-418-9213 Location: Redmond, WA (Willing to relocate)

Work Experience
Denali Advance Integration, USA | Application Automation Engineer March 2025 - Present
• Developed a pipeline for detecting non-conveyable boxes in the Bulk-Sort flow using YOLO and a RealSense camera.
• Developed vision systems such as scan tunnels and sorting solutions for vendors, including Amazon warehouses and
FedEx.
• Designed and implemented a pipeline for projector-camera calibration.
Automated Production Systems, USA | Vision Engineer July 2024 - Feb 2025
• Developed synthetic good images using DCGAN’s and evaluated the performance of EfficientAD models for anomaly
detection by comparing results on original and synthetic dataset.
• Developed a pipeline to generate synthetic images replicating industrial anomalies, such as scratches.
• Led the setup and integration of vision systems for a battery module production lines.
• Developed vision software to automate battery module production, achieving a target of 1000 module per shift.
• Created a web interface for real-time communication between cameras and HMI systems.
• Commissioned and evaluated machine vision systems with 2D and 3D Matrox cameras.
Calvary Robotics, USA | Vision Engineer June 2023 - May 2024
• Refined and translated a C++ pipeline to Python for robotic laser detection, leveraging OpenCV for enhanced
image processing capabilities.
• Developed and curated a customized dataset of 500 images for training and validating an object detection model.
• Integrated production-level Object detection models like YOLOv8 to achieve precise center-finding, significantly
enhancing the accuracy of robotic placements in subsequent operations.
• Executed various vision tasks such as gauging, barcode reading, OCR, defect detection, part verification, pattern
matching, sorting, Flexibowl picking, and 3D inspections.
• Conducted feasibility studies and prototyped, commissioned, and evaluated machine vision systems for 8 companies.
Robotics Engineering Coop Sept 2022 - Jan 2023
• Created web interface using React framework integrated with ROS to monitor the robots.
• Developed computer vision pipeline for object detection and pose estimation of the robot.
Manipulation & Environmental Robotics Lab, WPI | Research Assistant May 2022 - Aug 2022
• Research work focuses on an Ensemble Learning Methodology combining multiple existing robotics grasp synthesis
algorithms to obtain comparatively better grasp quality.
• Train individual experts like Generative grasping, Residual-Net on Cornell dataset. Compare grasping performance
of Ensemble architecture of these experts by evaluating diversity metrics.
Mathematical Science Department, WPI | Graduate Learning Assistant Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
• Conduct office hours and lab sessions. Grade assignments for 5 courses (Applied Statistics, Calculus IV, Geometric
Concepts, Probability and Discrete Mathematics).

Key Projects
Multi-Task Self-Supervised Learning for Image Segmentation | PyTorch, OpenCV, Numpy| Github
• Developed unified encoder-decoder architecture to perform Depth estimation and Surface Normalization with Se-
mantic Segmentation to boost performance on NYU2D dataset.
• Performed experiments using different weighting techniques (Grid search, Uncertainty weighting). Grid Search
offering good trade-off as MIOU increased from 0.751 to 0.806, achieving 7.3% increase.
Crime Pattern Detection Analysis | Tensorflow, Numpy | Github
• Built a Time-series regression model with regularization techniques to predict crime rate for succeeding years.
• Implemented multiple classification (SVM, KNN, Decision Tree, SoftMax) and regression models for homicide
prediction, used Ensemble learning method on classification methods and obtained an accuracy of 88.92% .
Leaf Diseases Classification based on CNN | Tensorflow, OpenCV, Numpy, Keras, Arduino UNO| Github
• Created a Sequential model to distinguished plants as healthy or diseased. Resulted in 83% accuracy.
• Developed an IoT (Internet of Things) based smart agriculture system for monitoring soil environment.
Lidar-Camera Sensor Fusion | Open3D, YOLOv4, Opencv, Numpy| Github
• Calibrated camera using checkerboard pattern by mapping 3D world coordinates to image coordinates and then
estimated parameters of camera through the processes of calculating intrinsic and extrinsic parameters.
• Implemented low-level (Point-Pixel) fusion and mid-level (Box to Box) fusion of LiDAR 3D points with 2D image
detections using pretrained YOLOv4 network.
Path Planning on WPI Campus Map | C++, Python | Github
• Found feasible paths and compared distance metrics using discrete and sampling-based algorithms such as BFS,
DFS, A*, Dijkstra’s, PRM, RRT and RRT*.
Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) - USA| MS Robotics | GPA: 4.0/4.0 May 2023
R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE) - India | BE in Mechanical | GPA: 8.0/10.0 Sept 2020

Relevant Skills & Course Modules


• Programming/OS: Python, C++, MATLAB, ROS(Noetic), ROS2, Ubuntu
• Tools: Pytorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, Open3D, Labelme, CUDA, Ultralytics, OpenGL, Gazebo, Git, Rviz,
Solidworks, AutoCAD, Simulink
• Machine Vision Tools: Cognex Insight, Cognex VisionPro Deeplearning, Keyence, ifm, Fanuc iRVision, Matrox
• Courses: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion, Motion Planning, Robot Dynamics & Controls,
Design of Machine Elements, Kinematic and Dynamics of Machines.

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At Calvary Robotics, Chinmaya Khamesra executed vision tasks such as barcode reading and Optical Character Recognition (OCR), among others, which are critical for verifying parts and ensuring accuracy in industrial operations. His integration of object detection models like YOLOv8 also improved precision in robotic placements, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and accuracy .

At Denali Advance Integration, Chinmaya Khamesra developed a pipeline using YOLO and a RealSense camera to detect non-conveyable boxes in the Bulk-Sort flow, which likely improved the efficiency and accuracy of sorting processes in logistics settings. Additionally, he developed vision systems such as scan tunnels and sorting solutions for vendors including Amazon warehouses and FedEx, enhancing operational capabilities in logistics and warehousing .

Chinmaya Khamesra's research focused on an Ensemble Learning Methodology that combined multiple robotics grasp synthesis algorithms to enhance grasp quality. He trained individual experts like Generative grasping and Residual-Net using the Cornell dataset and evaluated the ensemble architecture's performance through diversity metrics, likely resulting in improved grasp synthesis outcomes compared to individual methods .

Chinmaya Khamesra's project on Multi-Task Self-Supervised Learning utilized a unified encoder-decoder architecture to perform Depth Estimation and Surface Normalization alongside Semantic Segmentation, achieving a performance boost on the NYU2D dataset. By applying different weighting techniques such as Grid search and Uncertainty weighting, the Mean Intersection over Union (MIOU) was increased from 0.751 to 0.806, resulting in a 7.3% improvement, demonstrating significant advancements in image segmentation tasks .

Chinmaya Khamesra enhanced robotics path planning on the WPI Campus Map by employing and comparing discrete and sampling-based algorithms such as BFS, DFS, A*, Dijkstra’s, PRM, RRT, and RRT*. This comprehensive comparison allowed him to evaluate the efficiency and practicality of different path planning techniques in finding feasible routes, improving path optimization on campus .

Chinmaya Khamesra integrated LiDAR and camera sensors by calibrating the camera using a checkerboard pattern to map 3D world coordinates to image coordinates. He then implemented low-level (point-pixel) and mid-level (box to box) sensor fusion using a pretrained YOLOv4 network. This integration allowed for more robust 3D point and 2D image detection, enhancing machine vision insights for complex spatial analyses .

Chinmaya Khamesra's development of a web interface using the React framework integrated with ROS significantly impacted robotic operations by facilitating real-time monitoring and control. This interface likely improved user interaction and operational efficiency by enabling seamless human-machine communication, vital for responsive and adaptable robotic systems .

Chinmaya Khamesra developed synthetic good images using DCGANs and evaluated EfficientAD models for anomaly detection, comparing results on original and synthetic datasets. He also led the setup and integration of vision systems for battery module production lines and created a web interface for real-time camera-HMI system communication, advancing automation and efficiency in production processes .

Chinmaya Khamesra used a CNN-based Sequential model and IoT technology to classify leaves as healthy or diseased, achieving an 83% accuracy rate. This approach was effective in providing a reliable automated tool for monitoring plant health with applications in smart agriculture systems .

Chinmaya Khamesra faced challenges in accurately predicting crime rates for future years through Time-series regression and regularization techniques while maintaining sufficient model accuracy. His achievements included implementing multiple classification models such as SVM, KNN, Decision Tree, and SoftMax for homicide prediction, ultimately achieving an 88.92% accuracy using an Ensemble learning method, which indicates high predictive performance amidst the complexities of crime data .

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