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Shivayogi Akki, Ph.D. Student |
Research Interests
My research focuses on the intersection of legged robotics, reinforcement learning (RL), and control systems. I am particularly interested in developing robust control algorithms that enhance robotic locomotion across diverse terrains. By combining cutting-edge techniques in machine learning and controls, my goal is to push the boundaries of what autonomous robotic systems can achieve, particularly in applications such as space exploration and complex terrestrial tasks.
Biographical Sketch
Ph.D. Student, Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological university, Jan 2024 - present
M.S. Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Michigan Technological university, 2023
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, Visveswaraya Technological University, India, 2021
News
04/2024 RoLAC lab received a grant from NASA with Dr. Tan Chen as PI and Dr. Steven Elmer (KIP) as the co-PI on the project.
01/2024 Started pursuing a Doctral Degree in Electrical Engineering department under Dr. Tan Chen. Thank you Dr. Chen!
12/2023 Graduated with a Master's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Michigan Technological University - Houghton, MI!
11/2023 Successfully completed my Master's thesis titled "Benchmarking Model Predictive Control and Reinforcement Learning for Legged Robot Locomotion."
11/2023 I presented my research in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and was selected as a finalist.
10/2023 I presented a poster titled "Benchmarking Model Predictive Control and Reinforcement Learning for Legged Robot Locomotion" at the Showcase [AI]
Student Poster Competition organized by ICC and was awarded 3rd place.
10/2023 Presented a poster at the IROS 2023 poster titled "Benchmarking Model Predictive Control and Reinforcement Learning for Legged Robot Locomotion."
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09/2023 Presented my artwork titled "The Warmth of the Past" at an art competition called Art in Silico, Houghton, MI.
08/2023 Our lab organized a tour for students in grades 6-11 as part of the Summer Youth Program (SYP) at Michigan Tech, where Dana and I had the
opportunity to showcase our lab and robots.
10/2022 Began working as a voluntary research assistant under Dr. Tan Chen in the ECE department, gaining the opportunity to contribute to robotics
research involving the Cassie and Unitree Go1 robots. Thank you Dr. Chen!
01/2022 Started pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI!
08/2021 Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visveswaraya Technological University, India!