PhD student at the University of Rhode Island, PX4 Autopilot Maintainer, and Co-founder of Caretta Robotics. Specializing in learning-based control for autonomous underwater vehicles and aerial robotics.
01 / ABOUT
I'm a robotics researcher focused on developing intelligent autonomous systems that can operate in challenging environments. My work spans from underwater vehicles navigating with sonar-based terrain reconstruction to aerial drones performing complex maneuvers in GPS-denied conditions.
As a maintainer of PX4 Autopilot, I contribute to the global robotics community while advancing research in learning-based control and perception systems.
02 / RESEARCH
Developing reinforcement learning approaches for autonomous underwater vehicle navigation. Enabling adaptation to dynamic environments with currents and sensor noise.
Perception systems leveraging sonar data for underwater mapping and localization in visually degraded environments.
Sensor fusion architectures combining UWB, visual odometry, and IMU for precise indoor localization.
Real-time object detection and tracking systems for drones using deep learning, integrated with PX4 through ROS2 for autonomous following.
03 / TECHNOLOGY
04 / EXPERIENCE
Research on AUV control & sonar perception
Core maintainer for flight control software
Autonomous vehicles for industrial apps
Swarm coordination & safety systems
Drone speed radar & PX4 customization