Mechanical engineering · Robotics · Prototyping

Physical systems for exploration and progress.

I’m Ansh Dwivedi, a mechanical engineering student interested in robotics, aerospace, embedded systems, and hands-on design.

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About

My work sits where mechanical design, electronics, and software meet. I enjoy taking an idea through the full process. From early sketches and CAD to fabrication, testing, and revision.

I’m especially interested in robotic systems built for difficult environments, including planetary exploration and environmental research. Outside of engineering, I’ve spent years in Scouting, STEM education, museums, and community outreach.

My Projects

A developing collection of research, robots, and things I’ve built.

Modular environmental camera systems developed for drone and rover platforms

Research · 2025

Modular environmental sensor suites

A family of interchangeable camera systems designed for unmanned aerial and terrestrial vehicles used in environmental-hazard monitoring.

Mechanical design
Raspberry Pi
Camera systems
Prototyping

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Robotics · Team captain

FTC Team 22972 — Excalibur

A modular DECODE robot built to collect, select, transfer, and score artifacts. Designed and competed by our 15 - person team.

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Combat robotics · In development

Plastic Antweight Drum Robot

Developing a drum - style plastic antweight combat robot with team “It Passed Inspection” through Purdue’s Railside Robotics club.

Railside Robotics · Team It Passed Inspection

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Autonomous robotics · Early development

Humanoid Soccer Robots

Contributing to a newly formed Purdue engineering club working toward humanoid robots capable of perceiving the field, coordinating movement, and playing soccer autonomously.

Boiler Soccer Robot Association · Mechanical Subdivision

Experimental design · In development

Desktop flow-visualization tunnel

A modular wind tunnel using ultrasonic fog, custom flow conditioning, and digitally fabricated components.
Development Logs coming soon!

Computing

Raspberry Pi systems and networking

Video streaming, private networking, server experiments, and embedded Linux projects across several Raspberry Pi platforms.
Mini-Project list coming soon!

Electronics · Aviation

Custom FPV Drone

A custom 4-prop FPV drone frame, built from scratch to reduce costs and have an open platform.
Case Study coming soon!

Technical skills

Tools I use to take projects from early design through fabrication, programming, and testing.

Design

CAD and mechanical design

Sketching: Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Apple Notes
Parametric Modelling: SolidWorks, OnShape, FreeCAD, Fusion 360

Fabrication

Prototyping and machining

FDM 3D printing: Bambu Studio, Bambu Handy, Ultimaker Cura, Orca Slicer
CNC machining: Fusion 360, Easel, Carbide Create
Laser cutting: xTool Studio, Glowforge, Bambu Suite

Programming

Software and controls

Languages/Markup Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, HTML, CSS
Operating Systems: MacOSX+, Windows 10/11, Bazzite Linux, Fedora Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Raspbian

Systems

Electronics and computing

Microcontrollers: Raspberry Pi Pico (W), Raspberry Pi Zero (W), Arduino Uno
Hardware: PC/Server Hardware, Raspberry Pi 4, Network Switches

Experience

2023–Present

Work experience · Part Time

Infrastructure Technician

1 Point System

Manage the company’s U.S.-based computer and networking hardware while developing server and data-storage infrastructure supporting operations across the United States and India.

Summer 2025

Research · Full Time

Summer Research Intern

Clemson University SPRI

Developed modular camera suites for UAV and UGV environmental-hazard monitoring, reducing the estimated cost of 360-degree imaging hardware from approximately $15,000 to $300.

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Summer 2024

Research · Full Time

X-59 Research Intern

NASA SEES · The University of Texas at Austin

Researched low-boom supersonic flight, developed Arduino-based microphone systems, and contributed to wind-tunnel simulation and testing. The team presented its work at the 2024 American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting.

2026–Present

Leadership

Founder & Team Mentor

FIRST Tech Challenge Team 37033

Founded and mentor a Fort Mill 4-H robotics team, guiding students through mechanical design, programming, prototyping, and competition preparation.

Summer 2025

Work Experience · Full Time

STEM Day Camp Counselor

Club SciKidz

Led project-based science, artificial-intelligence, and LEGO robotics camps for students ages 7–13.

Leadership & service

Much of my engineering experience began with teaching, repairing, organizing, and building alongside other people.

2015–Present

Scouting

Eagle Scout

Served as Senior Patrol Leader and led a 12-person crew at Philmont Scout Ranch. For my Eagle Scout project, I coordinated the construction of six benches and renovation of three staircases at the Hindu Center of Charlotte.

2024–2026

Underwater robotics

SeaPerch Team Captain & Fabrication Lead

Led design, fabrication, and competition planning for an underwater ROV team that competed at the International SeaPerch Challenge in two consecutive years. Designed custom parts and trained younger members in CAD and 3D printing.

2024–2026

Technical leadership

President, Computer Surgery Club

Led computer-repair and outreach work while establishing new electronic-design and PC-building divisions for the club.

2024–2026

STEM outreach

Teaching, museums, and community programs

Developed robotics and circuitry lessons as a SPARK! Robotics subject captain, supported hands-on activities at science and aviation museums, and tutored students through group and one-on-one programs.
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View earlier work, service, and awards →

Education & recognition

Expected 2030

Purdue University

B.S. Mechanical Engineering · Sophomore by credits (30 hours) · West Lafayette, Indiana

2024–2026

South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics

High School Diploma · GSSM Diploma · Hartsville, South Carolina

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Recognition

First Place Presenter

Computer Science, Physics and Engineering Division · South Carolina Junior Academy of Science · 2026

NOAA Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award

Sand Hills Region IV Science and Engineering Fair · 2026

RICOH Sustainable Development Award

Sand Hills Region IV Science and Engineering Fair · 2026

Contact

I’m always interested in mentoring robotics, research, and unusual engineering projects.

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