Athish Thirumal
About Athish Thirumal
Athish Thirumal is a Software Development Engineer I currently working at Rapyuta Robotics in Tokyo, Japan, where he has contributed to various automation projects since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and has previous internship experience in engineering and product development.
Current Role at Rapyuta Robotics
Athish Thirumal serves as a Software Development Engineer I at Rapyuta Robotics, a position he has held since 2018. His work focuses on developing software solutions for robotics applications. He has contributed to various projects, including the Warehouse Forklift Automation Project for Hitachi, where he authored and maintained a REST+ROS web server, integrating it with the client's warehouse management system. His role involves designing and implementing systems that enhance the efficiency of robotic operations.
Previous Experience in Engineering Internships
Athish Thirumal gained valuable experience through several internships prior to his current role. He worked as an Engineering Intern at FORGE Innovation Accelerator in 2017 for one month in Coimbatore, India. In 2018, he served as a Product Development Intern at Ayati Labs Private Limited in Bangalore for one month. Additionally, he worked as a Technical Consultant at Sekhi for one month in 2017. These roles provided him with foundational skills in engineering and product development.
Educational Background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Athish Thirumal completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, from 2015 to 2019. His education provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, preparing him for his subsequent roles in software development and robotics.
Contributions to Robotics Projects
Athish Thirumal has made significant contributions to various robotics projects. He played a key role in the Distributed Intelligence for AMR automation project, managing global behavior components for autonomous mobile robots, including task assignment and route planning. He also designed and authored an Inventory Management System for the Construction site Forklift Automation project for Taisei, implementing algorithms for efficient material packing. Additionally, he automated the Hand-Eye calibration process of a robot arm with a 3D-camera for the Depalletization project at Japan Post.
Early Education Achievements
Athish Thirumal completed his early education at PSG Public Schools, achieving a CGPA of 10 from 2010 to 2013. He then attended Suguna PIP School from 2013 to 2015, where he achieved a score of 93%. His academic performance in these institutions reflects a strong commitment to his studies and a solid foundation for his future endeavors in engineering.