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ookkshirsagar/README.md

Welcome to My GitHub Profile 👋

About Me

Hello! I'm Omkar Chandrakant Kshirsagar, a passionate Robotics Software Developer with over 8 years of experience in building robots, managing projects, and inspiring over 15,000+ tech enthusiasts. My mission is to bridge the gap between humans and machines, leveraging technologies in robotics, haptics, and human-machine interaction (HMI).

Currently, I’m pursuing my M.Sc. in Mechatronics at Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH) in Germany. With a solid background in autonomous vehicles, tactile feedback systems, and team management, I aim to create real-world solutions that enhance lives through automation.


🔧 Technical Expertise

  • Robotics Programming: Python, C++
  • System Design: SolidWorks, AutoCAD
  • Human-Machine Interaction (HMI): Haptic feedback technologies
  • Project Management: Leadership, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Languages: Marathi (Native), Hindi (Native), English (Professional), German (Limited Working)

🚀 What Drives Me?

  1. Innovating in Robotics & Automation:
    • Designing systems that seamlessly integrate technology into daily life.
  2. Advancing HMI & Haptics:
    • Making human-machine interaction intuitive and effective.
  3. Leading with Vision:
    • Managing interdisciplinary teams and delivering impactful projects.

📚 Publications

  • Improving Remote Tactile Interaction: Integrating force-based localization to control artificial touch on the forearm with haptic feedback. Read More

💼 Professional Journey

Current Roles:

  • Student Research Assistant at the Institute for Mechatronics in Mechanics (TUHH, Germany)
  • Founder & CEO of Titiksha Abroad Shikshan Consultancy (TASC)

Past Experiences:

  • Lead Teacher at VRobotia: Robotics & VR
  • CEO of OK Passport Service
  • Production Trainee at Kores (India) Limited
  • CEO and Event Manager at Student Organization HORIZON

🎓 Education

  • M.Sc. in Mechatronics - Technische Universität Hamburg (2021 - 2025)
  • B.Tech in Mechatronics - Lovely Professional University (2016 - 2019)
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Government Polytechnic, Kolhapur (2013 - 2016)

🛠️ Projects and Contributions

Featured Project:

  • Wrist Rehabilitation Robot
    A teleoperated system aiding in physical therapy for wrist rehabilitation, focusing on current-based position control for smooth, safe, and adaptive motion.
    Explore the Repository

Other Notable Projects:

  • Autonomous Vehicle Development
    Led a team to design and implement an autonomous vehicle capable of navigating complex environments using advanced sensor fusion and machine learning algorithms.

  • Tactile Feedback System for Prosthetics
    Developed a haptic feedback system to provide sensory feedback for prosthetic limb users, enhancing the user experience by simulating the sense of touch.

  • Robotic Arm with Vision Guidance
    Engineered a robotic arm integrated with a vision system for precise object manipulation, improving automation in industrial applications.

  • Educational Robotics Workshops
    Conducted workshops and training sessions for over 15,000+ students and enthusiasts, fostering interest and skills in robotics and technology.


🌐 How to Connect with Me?


💡 Let’s Collaborate!

I’m always eager to work on innovative robotics projects, explore cutting-edge HMI solutions, and drive automation technologies forward. Feel free to connect and discuss exciting opportunities!

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  1. rh56dfx_description rh56dfx_description Public

    ROS 2 URDF description package for the Inspire Robotics RH56DFX 6-DOF dexterous hand. Supports left and right variants with mesh geometry, joint limits, RViz visualisation, and ros2_control integra…

    Python 4

  2. ookkshirsagar ookkshirsagar Public

    Config files for my GitHub profile.

  3. Autonomous-Object-Detection-Robot-using-EIT Autonomous-Object-Detection-Robot-using-EIT Public

    Python

  4. Wrist_Rehabilitation Wrist_Rehabilitation Public

    C#

  5. ros2-reference-template ros2-reference-template Public

    A single-source ROS 2 reference template containing workspace structure, packages, nodes, and build workflows.

  6. ros-mesh-preprocessor ros-mesh-preprocessor Public

    Geometry preprocessing toolkit for ROS2 and MoveIt; decimate STL/OBJ/PLY meshes, generate visual + collision pairs, batch-process robot cells, and validate shape preservation with Hausdorff distance.

    Python