Welcome to My Open Source Robotics Journey

Bridging the gap between embedded systems and intelligent robotics through open source innovation

About Me

I'm an embedded firmware developer passionate about the intersection of hardware and software in robotics. My expertise lies in:

• Microcontroller Integration: Seamlessly connecting MCUs with ARM-based microprocessors
• Linux Kernel Development: Building robust embedded Linux systems
• ROS Development: Creating intelligent robotic systems on embedded platforms
• Open Source Contribution: Active contributor to embedded systems projects

Current Focus: Google Summer of Code

I'm currently working on an exciting GSoC project with BeagleBoard.org, focusing on:

• Advanced embedded Linux development
• Real-time system optimization
• Hardware-software interface design

Project Details: GSoC BeagleBoard Project

Growing Field: ROS on Embedded Systems

The future of robotics lies in lightweight, efficient ROS implementations that can run on resource-constrained embedded devices. This emerging field combines:

• Real-time performance requirements
• Limited computational resources
• Distributed system architecture
• Safety-critical applications

Community Leadership

I'm proud to be a community organizer and administrator of India's most active ROS and Embedded Systems community:

ROS & Robotics India (North) - Telegram Community

Why Community Matters

Sharing knowledge accelerates innovation. Through community building, we:

• Solve complex technical challenges collaboratively
• Mentor new developers entering robotics
• Bridge academic research with industry applications

Achievements & Recognition

Speaking Engagements & Awards

Gallery of Events - Speaker and winner at various technical conferences

ROS Community Presence

ROS Discourse Profile - Active contributor to ROS community discussions

Project Resources

Technical Documentation

• Project Repository - Source code and documentation
• Project Blog - Detailed progress updates
• Video Tutorials - YouTube playlist with demonstrations

Let's Connect!

Thank you for visiting! I'm always excited to discuss:

• Embedded systems architecture
• ROS development challenges
• Open source collaboration opportunities
• Robotics industry trends

Pranav Kumar | @pranav083