ADITYA KULKARNI

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. As a Mechanical Engineer, I have a good knowledge of CAD, SolidWorks, and project management expertise, paired with critical thinking and time management abilities.products geared toward both customer satisfaction and internal profit growth. Strictly adheres to customer budgets and internal engineering policies.

1) SMART SIGN LANGUAGE DETECTOR:

Designed and prototyped a smart assistive device that interprets hand sign gestures in real time using computer vision and converts them into both text and audio output, bridging the communication gap for mute individuals in classrooms, meetings, and public spaces

Tools & Technologies Used:

• Python, OpenCV, Mediapipe, Pyttsx3
• Raspberry Pi, RasPi Camera, Mini Speaker
• SolidWorks (for component design), ANSYS (for stress simulation)

Key Contributions:

• Developed and programmed gesture recognition using image processing libraries (OpenCV, Mediapipe)
• Integrated text-to-speech module for audio output using pyttsx3
• Designed ergonomic casing and a carbon-fiber adjustable stand using SolidWorks
• Simulated structural integrity of device components using ANSYS
• Built a compact and portable prototype with battery-powered operation suitable for real-time use in multiple environments

2) AFAV( AUTONOMOUS FIREFIGHTING AERIAL VEHICLE)
Designed and developed an autonomous drone system capable of detecting fire-prone areas and performing targeted firefighting using GPS and image processing. The drone uses Python-based control logic and real-time video analysis to identify and engage target zones accurately, offering a cost-effective and safe alternative to traditional firefighting methods.

Tools & Technologies Used:

• SolidWorks (3D Modeling), ANSYS (FEA & CFD Simulation)
• Python, OpenCV
• Raspberry Pi 4B, 2-Axis Gimbal Camera Module, GPS Module

Key Contributions:

• Created aerodynamic drone structure in SolidWorks optimized for component placement and flight efficiency
• Performed Finite Element Analysis to evaluate structural strength and factor of safety of arms and frame
• Conducted CFD simulations in ANSYS to analyze airflow for maintaining stability in fire-prone environments
• Developed a real-time image processing system using OpenCV to detect target zones from aerial view
• Integrated GPS-based pre-mission targeting and Python control algorithms for autonomous navigation