Hardware
- Industrial robotic-arm platforms
- STM32H7 motion-control hardware
- EtherCAT communication systems
- Industrial servo drives
- Camera and vision systems
- Industrial palletizing systems
- Engine testing robotic platform
Robotics
Industrial Robotic Arm Development and Autonomous Manipulation Systems
Co-founded a robotics startup focused on development of industrial robotic arms, autonomous manipulation systems, ROS2-based robot control, EtherCAT motion systems, and computer-vision-guided robotics for industrial and cinematic applications.
Summary
Engineering context
Co-founded a robotics startup focused on development of industrial robotic arms, autonomous manipulation systems, ROS2-based robot control, EtherCAT motion systems, and computer-vision-guided robotics for industrial and cinematic applications.
- Category
- Robotics
- Year
- Jan 2021 - Dec 2024
- Status
- Industrial Deployment
- Context
- Barman Afzar Fidar (Jan 2021 - Dec 2024)
My Role
Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineer
Technical Stack
System Architecture
- ROS2 and MoveIt2 controlled autonomous robotic-arm motion planning
- EtherCAT-based distributed motion-control architecture synchronized robot joints
- Computer vision systems enabled object and human detection for robotic interaction
- STM32H7-based motion-control hardware interfaced with industrial servo systems
- Industrial robotic platforms supported cinematic capture, palletizing, and engine testing
- Autonomous manipulation systems integrated perception, planning, and industrial control
Engineering Challenges
- Developing large-scale industrial robotic-arm systems
- Integrating ROS2 autonomy with industrial motion systems
- Developing reliable EtherCAT communication architecture
- Implementing computer-vision-guided robotic manipulation
- Synchronizing distributed industrial servo systems
- Designing custom motion-control electronics for industrial robotics
Hardware / Firmware / Software
Firmware
- STM32H7 embedded firmware
- EtherCAT communication stack
- Servo communication interfaces
- Embedded motion-control firmware
- Real-time robotic control logic
Software
- ROS2
- MoveIt2
- Computer vision systems
- Motion-planning systems
- Autonomous robotic manipulation software
- Industrial robot-control systems
Sensors
- Vision-based object detection systems
- Human tracking vision systems
- Robotic positioning sensors
Protocols
- EtherCAT
- Ethernet
- TCP/IP
- Embedded serial communication
Results / Outcomes
- Developed autonomous cinematic robotic camera platform
- Implemented human-following robotic camera capture system
- Designed and deployed industrial palletizing robots
- Installed three industrial palletizing robots in manufacturing facilities
- Developed robotic engine-testing automation system
- Integrated ROS2, MoveIt2, EtherCAT, and computer vision into industrial robotic systems
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Engineering Notes
Cinematic Camera Robot
One robotic platform was developed in collaboration with a Chinese robotics partner for cinematic and advertisement video production.
The robotic arm included:
- camera mounting systems
- autonomous motion control
- human detection and tracking
- ROS2-based motion planning
- computer-vision-guided capture
The robot was capable of detecting and following humans autonomously for cinematic video applications.
Industrial Palletizing Robot
The startup later received a proposal to develop a larger industrial robotic arm for porcelain manufacturing palletizing operations.
The team designed and manufactured a large-scale industrial robotic system inspired by industrial robotics architectures such as ESTUN/ESTON-style palletizing robots.
The robot:
- reached approximately 2565 mm vertically
- supported payloads up to 300 kg
- used industrial motion-control systems
- integrated ROS2 and MoveIt2 control logic
- supported autonomous palletizing operations
Three robots were successfully manufactured and installed in an industrial manufacturing facility in Iran.
I contributed to:
- computer vision systems for palletizing
- autonomous robotic positioning
- MoveIt2 robotic control logic
- industrial robotic integration
Engine Testing Robotic Arm
A smaller six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm was later developed for an internal combustion engine manufacturing company.
The system was designed for:
- friction torque testing
- quality-control automation
- robotic engine interaction
- autonomous positioning
Computer vision was used to detect engine crankshaft position and guide robotic alignment.
I also designed:
- motion-control schematics
- custom motor-control PCB hardware
- STM32H7 embedded control firmware
- EtherCAT communication systems
The control hardware interfaced with closed-loop industrial servo drives using EtherCAT communication.
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