Intro
Hi there! I'm Ammar J Mahmood, a Mechatronics Engineering student with a passion for pushing boundaries in Robotics, ML, AI, and Embedded Systems. Whether I'm working on projects, sharing knowledge, or flying above the clouds, I'm always exploring new frontiers.
"Engineering is about pushing boundaries—one line of code and one circuit at a time."
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Featured Projects
Autodesk AI Lab — AI/ML Developer Intern
Built an Electron application for an Autodesk product, developed agentic AI workflows, World Labs API integrations, and contributed to Autodesk Assistant features and product innovation.
Kiwi Charge — Autonomous EV Charging Robot
Autonomous mobile robot that navigates parking lots and self-connects to EVs using NACS and CCS charging standards, with custom-designed end effectors and connector flanges.
VLA Training on Robot in Isaac Lab
Training Vision-Language-Action models on a mobile manipulator robot in NVIDIA Isaac Lab for autonomous retail shelf manipulation tasks.
Quest 3 Overseas Teleoperation — Pizza Making Robot
Personal project: fully 3D-printed robot arm controlled remotely via Meta Quest 3 VR headset to make a pizza from overseas.
Hacked Roomba Autonomous Robot
Modified iRobot Roomba with custom control system, enhanced sensors, and autonomous navigation capabilities.
3D Printed ASL Robotic Hand
Machine-learning-powered robotic hand with precision 3D-printed parts and servo-controlled articulation for American Sign Language gestures.
1lb Battle Bot
Competition-ready combat robot featuring an optimized weapon system and reinforced chassis for maximum impact in battle competitions.
30lb Combat Robot
Competition-ready 30-pound combat robot featuring high-power weapon system, reinforced armor, and advanced electronics for heavyweight robot combat.
FPV Drone
High-performance FPV drone with custom-designed parts and advanced features for an immersive flying experience.
Robotic Arm Pouring Demonstration
Precision robotic manipulation demo featuring a robotic arm pouring liquid with computer vision guidance.
Voice-Controlled UFactory xArm 850
Voice command system for controlling industrial robot arm through natural language processing.
Two-Finger Parallel Robot Gripper
Custom-designed two-finger parallel gripper for robotic manipulation with precision machined components and servo actuation.
SO Arm 101 - Isaac Sim Training
Training a pick-and-place policy for the SO Arm 101 using Pi 0 VLA and Quest 3 teleoperation in NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
Offline Positioning System using IMU
Indoor positioning system using Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensors for GPS-denied environments.
MARS Rocket Avionics
Custom flight controller and avionics system for high-powered rocketry, developed with the TMU MARS Rocket Team.
Isaac Sim Autosave Extension
Open-source productivity tool for NVIDIA Isaac Sim that automatically saves progress and prevents data loss.
HealthSync iOS App
Comprehensive iOS health and fitness application tracking steps, water intake, and active calories with a modern UI.
iSSH - Pro SSH Client
Powerful iOS SSH client featuring network scanning, persistent sessions, and integrated AI assistant for developers.
Smart Safe with Biometric & Voice Control
Arduino-based smart safe featuring biometric fingerprint authentication, voice-activated unlocking, loudness detection, and custom 3D-printed enclosure.
Knee Brace Recovery Device
Mechanical recovery device designed to aid post-surgery knee rehabilitation, developed in collaboration with a startup.
IKEA Skadis CAD Attachments
Custom-designed 3D-printed attachments for IKEA Skadis pegboards, enhancing workspace organization and functionality.
Ridge Wallet Clone
A 3D-printed clone of the popular Ridge Wallet, designed for durability and minimalism.
ARRC: Advanced Reasoning Robot Control
Knowledge-Driven Autonomous Manipulation Using Retrieval-Augmented Generation.
Robust Visual Embodiment
How Robots Discover Their Bodies in Real Environments: A study on visual self-modeling robustness.
Job Application Tracker - Chrome Extension
Chrome extension for tracking job applications with analytics, resume management, and Sankey diagram visualization.
Non-Verbal Autism Communication Tool
Assistive technology hackathon project enabling non-verbal autistic individuals to communicate through an intuitive visual interface.
VR Minecraft using WebXR
Virtual Reality Minecraft experience built with WebXR for browser-based VR gaming.
NBA Game Outcome Predictor
Machine learning model that predicts NBA game outcomes using historical team statistics, player performance data, and advanced analytics.
Candy Type Classifier using Computer Vision
Convolutional neural network that identifies and classifies different types of candy using image recognition and deep learning.
CIBO - Restaurant Ordering Platform
Full-stack restaurant ordering platform with mobile app, web interface, and backend API for seamless food ordering experience.
Youth Flight Canada Website
Full-stack web application for Youth Flight Canada featuring custom domain setup, DNS configuration, AWS backend infrastructure, and responsive frontend design.
University Student Society Website
Professional web platform for the University Student Society with full-stack development, designer collaboration, cloud hosting, and ongoing maintenance.
iFast Roadside Assistance Website
Professional business website for local roadside assistance company, built with modern web technologies for a small business in the community.
URL Shortener Service
A simple URL Shortener Service built with Spring Boot, featuring click tracking and a clean web interface.
Publications
Experience
Autodesk AI Lab Intern
Working at the Autodesk AI Lab on cutting-edge research and development in artificial intelligence.
Robotics and Machine Learning Engineer
Developing autonomous systems and machine learning models for EV charging infrastructure.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering
Specializing in Robotics, AI, and Embedded Systems. Active leadership in robotics clubs, competitions, and research initiatives. Focus on autonomous systems, machine learning, and mechatronic design.