Shantanu Panda

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Discover my portfolio of mechanical engineering and robotics projects, showcasing innovation and technical expertise.

Intelligent Ground Vehicle

Dec 2022 - PresentMechanical Subsystem Lead for IGVC

Led the design and fabrication of the chassis, including material selection, budget estimation, and ensuring it met competition standards. Focused on optimizing strength, weight, and cost efficiency.

Technologies Used:

SolidWorks (3D modeling)ANSYS (structuralstaticand dynamic simulations)3D printingweldingmetal laser cutting.

6 DOF Mechanical Arm

Mar 2024 - PresentMechanical Design Engineer

Engineered a 3 DOF mechanical arm, focusing on optimizing the mechanical design for automation tasks.

Technologies Used:

ANSYS (structuralstaticand dynamic analysis)MATLAB (motor calculations)high-precision jointsmotors with encoders.

6-Wheeled ROVER

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023Lead Designer and Researcher

Led the design and research of a 6-wheeled rover optimized for rocky terrains, ensuring durability and performance under challenging conditions.

Technologies Used:

SolidWorks (design and analysis)MATLAB (motor calculations)rocker-bogie suspension systemdifferential mechanismspecialized wheelsand bearing joints.

Holonomic Art Bot

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023Design Engineer

Engineered and optimized the chassis design for a 3-wheeled holonomic drive bot for precise floor drawing tasks.

Technologies Used:

SolidWorks (chassis design and optimization)MATLAB (power and torque calculations)holonomic wheels.

HEXAPOD

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023Design and Manufacturing Lead

Designed a hexapod robot optimized for stable and efficient locomotion across diverse terrains.

Technologies Used:

SolidWorks (design and analysis)3D printing (manufacturing)servo motorscontrol systems.

Rubics Cube Solver

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023Design Engineer

Engineered a Rubik's Cube solver with precise mechanical design for rapid and accurate cube manipulation.

Technologies Used:

SolidWorks (design and optimization)motor torque and gear ratio calculationsactuatorsadjustable gripssensors.