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Beyond Stability: Engineering a High-Precision Self-Balancing Robot

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 Combining Embedded Systems, Sensor Fusion, and Smart Motor Control Introduction In a world of ever-evolving robotics, self-balancing robots have become a fascinating intersection of control systems , sensor fusion , and motor dynamics . Inspired by how humans maintain balance using our inner ear and muscle coordination, I decided to build my own self-balancing robot — a two-wheeled bot that remains upright while stationary or in motion. This blog post breaks down me and my teams journey, design considerations, components used, and the key concepts that made it possible. Whether you're into robotics, embedded systems, or just curious about balance bots, there's something here for you. The Team includes Aum Panchal (Team Leader, R&D), Ninad Pachupate (AutoCAD, Hardware), Mann Janodia (Hardware),  Kevin Modi (Coder) and Yash Shah (Coder & Documentation) 🧠 The Concept Behind Self-Balancing Robots At the core, a self-balancing robot is an inverted pendulum system. ...

AWS Community Day Ahmedabad 2025

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Revolutionizing Industrial IoT: My Journey Showcased at AWS Community Day Ahmedabad 2025   Introduction On 8th February 2025, I had the privilege of showcasing an innovative project on Monitoring Industrial Assets at AWS Community Day Ahmedabad . This project was a collaboration with Eleics Design Private Limited , under the guidance of my mentor, Bhavesh Gohel , and in partnership with Dharmay Shah . Together, we demonstrated how IoT and cloud technologies can revolutionize industrial automation. The Idea Behind the Project Industries today demand efficient, real-time monitoring of energy and fluid usage. Our project addresses this by leveraging IoT sensors to capture critical metrics, which are then processed and visualized using AWS services. With this system, industries can not only optimize resource utilization but also predict maintenance needs, saving costs and ensuring uninterrupted operations. Key Features of the Project Real-Time Data Collection: The energy and flow meter...