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I am Chanaka Prasad, Founder and CEO of Idea8, a product development and engineering company specializing in hardware, robotics, IoT, embedded systems, automation, and AI-enabled product development. At Idea8, we help startups, manufacturers, and product companies turn ideas into working prototypes, MVPs, pilot systems, and production-ready solutions. Our team combines electronics, mechanical design, firmware, PCB design, 3D design, software, AI, and manufacturing support under one roof, which allows us to move faster and solve problems end-to-end instead of handing work between disconnected freelancers. What we can help you build: ✅ Hardware product prototypes and MVPs ✅ IoT systems, dashboards, and connected devices ✅ Robotics and automation systems ✅ PCB design and embedded firmware development ✅ ESP32, STM32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Jetson, and custom electronics ✅ Machine vision and AI inspection systems ✅ UAV, rover, and robotic platform development ✅ 3D CAD design, enclosure design, and 3D printing ✅ Manufacturing-ready product development and supplier support Our approach is simple: we do not just “build what is asked.” We first understand the product goal, technical risk, cost target, user environment, and manufacturing path. Then we design the right engineering solution with the correct balance between performance, budget, timeline, and scalability. We are especially strong in projects where hardware, software, firmware, mechanics, and real-world testing need to work together. Many product development projects fail because each part is built separately. Idea8 solves this by managing the complete development process from concept to working prototype and beyond. Core technical capabilities: • Embedded systems and microcontroller programming • Firmware development using C, C++, Python, and related tools • PCB design, schematic design, and electronics integration • IoT platforms using ThingsBoard, Blynk, cloud dashboards, and custom web apps • Robotics, automation, motor control, sensors, and actuator systems • Computer vision, AI inspection, and real-time data systems • SolidWorks, 3D CAD, mechanical design, and enclosure development • 3D printing, rapid prototyping, testing, and product iteration If you are looking for a team that can think like engineers, execute like product builders, and communicate clearly like a long-term technical partner, Idea8 can help. We are best suited for clients who need serious engineering execution, not just basic task completion. Whether you are building a new hardware product, improving an existing system, automating a factory process, or developing an IoT/robotics solution, we can support you from the first prototype to a manufacturable product. Let’s build something real.

Robotics, drones, electronics, mechanics and prototyping. Full cycle of equipment development. A qualified development team is all GEC Engineering company. I am the CEO of GEC engineering. Over the past 15 years, I have designed and developed industrial devices, resulting in 150+ success stories and 8000+ hours of experience of Upwork. As a SolidWorks professional designer and mechanical engineer, I specialize in using SolidWorks for more than 10 years to design and build machines and mechanical systems. With my knowledge of mechanical engineering and machine design, I can help you develop high-quality designs, 3D models, and prototypes for your products. I also have a team of engineers who can assist with your projects, from concept to mass production. In addition to mechanical engineering, I have extensive experience in IoT device design, circuit design, PCB design, control system design, and electronics equipment development. I can help automate domestic and industrial processes and design custom solutions for IoT, data logging, control, battery-powered wireless devices, and more. My expertise includes working with AtMega, STM32, PIC, and other controllers, as well as ready-made modules such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID, and wireless. I also have experience with engines, drivers, and common tools. Lastly, my company specializes in SCADA systems design, PCB production using laser engraving and 3D printing, soldering, and industrial automation. We have experience in AI and IoT devices, specifically in the oil refinery industry. Website of our company - gec-engineering.tech

Control engineer, PhD in cybernetics, currently a postdoc researcher working on drone autonomy. Most of my work is MPC, trajectory optimization, and reinforcement learning in MATLAB/Simulink and Python, plus UAV software around PX4 (MAVLink, offboard control, SITL). Recent jobs here: a deep RL obstacle-avoidance model in Simulink with a high-fidelity 6-DoF plant and an NMPC baseline, PX4 firmware consulting, and a scientific MATLAB GUI. I work part-time alongside my research position, so I prefer well-scoped projects with clear milestones. Everything I deliver comes with documentation and a reproducible setup.

I have a favorite quote by Jony Ive (Apple’s Chief Design Officer for nearly 30 years): “Customers can tell whatever the people who made the product cared” - which is such a beautiful way to describe a love for the craft! Whether I am helping you build complex robotics or a tiny consumer product, I can promise you this: I will care. I will put as much effort and attention into every single detail as I physically have time for! Now, let me tell you about my experience: I have executed comprehensive R&D projects both leading teams of up to 12 engineers and working completely solo. You can see my best work in my portfolio section. On the technical side, my day-to-day work covers the full engineering lifecycle: - R&D & Product Cycle: End-to-end development from initial concept to production-ready design - Industrial Design & Aesthetics: Human-centered styling and ergonomics—because a product has to not only work, but also be beautiful! - Advanced Mechanical Design: Generative design, advanced kinematics, and complex mechanisms - Mechatronics Integration: Closed-loop systems, sensor networks, and electro-mechanical drive systems - Simulation & Validation: High-fidelity FEA (structural/fatigue) and CFD analysis - Manufacturing Readiness: DFMA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) and GD&T tolerance analysis - Risk & Control: FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and dynamic control algorithms But engineering is only half the battle. My approach is completely driven by the end-user experience and validated by real-world feedback: - User-Centric Engineering: I don’t design in a vacuum; I refine hardware based on direct feedback from real people using the product. - Requirements Engineering: Guiding you to translate vague business ideas into ironclad, market-ready Technical Specifications. - Manufacturing Strategy Consultation: Advising your team on factory sourcing, tooling coordination, and first-article inspections so you avoid costly manufacturing traps. - Cost & Lifecycle Oversight: Helping you optimize your BOM (Bill of Materials) and establish proper document control (ECO/PLM) without getting bogged down in administrative chaos. To wrap things up, I want to leave you with a quote from a fantastic film: "The Imitation Game". The scene goes like this: Alan Turing is being interviewed for a codebreaker position by Commander Denniston. At one point, the commander states that Enigma - the German encryption device - is unbreakable. Turing simply replies: “Let me try, and then we’ll know for sure.” So, if you have an "impossible" engineering challenge on your hands—let me try. Maybe it will turn out to be not so impossible after all!

I'm a mechanical and robotics engineer with an ME degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and focuses in robotics and CAD. I have dual SolidWorks certifications (CSWP and Surfacing Professional) and hands-on experience delivering production-ready designs at the Fortune 500 level — and I genuinely love the craft of making things work. I've worked for Gentex Corporation and Keurig-Dr. Pepper, and am currently designing my own speed-training device for athletes. At a Gentex, I designed 20+ parts that went into active assembly lines, tackling tricky requirements like vacuum sealing, electrical isolation, and contamination resistance. At a Keurig, I worked alongside professional design teams on a new coffee brewer feature — designing functional mechanisms, user-facing parts, and even developing a control algorithm for a thermodynamic process. On the academic side, I led a team of 4 engineers to build a cable-resistance speed training device for athletes, owning everything from the SolidWorks modeling and gearbox design to motor controls and embedded firmware. I bring a well-rounded toolkit: strong DFM instincts, machine shop experience, advanced mechanism design, and coding proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, and JavaScript. Whether you need a complex assembly modeled, a part designed for real-world manufacturing, or a mechanism that actually has to work — I'd love to help. Let's connect!

🎨 𝕮𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖛𝖎𝖙𝖞 𝖎𝖘 𝖒𝖞 𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖔𝖑𝖔𝖌𝖞 🎨 ⚙️ 𝕸𝖊𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖓𝖎𝖈𝖘 𝕰𝖓𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖗 | 𝕽𝖔𝖇𝖔𝖙𝖎𝖈𝖘 𝕯𝖊𝖘𝖎𝖌𝖓 | 𝕬𝕴 & 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝕷𝖊𝖆𝖗𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 | 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖑 𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒𝖘 | 𝕰𝖒𝖇𝖊𝖉𝖉𝖊𝖉 𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒𝖘 | 𝟑𝕯 𝕯𝖊𝖘𝖎𝖌𝖓 ⚙️ Greetings! I’m a results-driven Mechatronics Engineer with a proven record in robotics, automation, control systems, and AI-powered embedded design. I specialize in building complete intelligent systems—from concept and simulation to mechanical fabrication, coding, and deployment. 🔹 Core Expertise ✅ Mechatronics design, automation systems, and industrial control ✅ Robotics development (ROS2, Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, embedded C/Python) ✅ AI, computer vision, and machine learning integration (OpenCV, TensorFlow) ✅ 3D modeling & mechanical design (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor) ✅ Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, static/dynamic stress, thermal) ✅ MATLAB & Simulink simulation for control and dynamic systems ✅ PCB design, sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, prototyping ✅ Additive manufacturing and 3D printing workflow optimization 🔹 Professional Journey Maintenance Manager – Spinning Factory: led automation upgrades, predictive maintenance systems, and production-line optimization. Co-Founder – Hyperyzed for AI Solutions: directed projects in AI-driven robotics, autonomous platforms, and 3D-printed mechanical systems. Robotics Manager – TOOLii Robotics: led design of a medical receptionist robot, integrating mechanical, control, and AI modules for the healthcare sector. 🔹 Technical Toolkit 🧠 AI & Computer Vision – Python, OpenCV, YOLO, TensorFlow ⚙️ Control Systems & Simulation – MATLAB, Simulink, PID, model-based design 💡 Embedded Programming – Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32, I2C/SPI protocols 🛠️ CAD/CAE Design – SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, ANSYS 🧩 Robotics Frameworks – ROS2, URDF modeling, kinematics analysis 🔋 Prototyping & Testing – 3D printing (FDM/PETG), sensor integration, motion control 🤝 Client Focus & Delivery I bring full-cycle support—from concept ideation and mechanical modeling to firmware, AI, and final testing. Clients appreciate my clarity, structured communication, and commitment to reliable, on-time delivery. 🚀 𝕷𝖊𝖙’𝖘 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖚𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝖎𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖒𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 𝖙𝖔𝖌𝖊𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗! 🌟 📩 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖈𝖍 𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖙𝖔 𝖉𝖎𝖘𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖘 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖓𝖊𝖝𝖙 𝖗𝖔𝖇𝖔𝖙𝖎𝖈𝖘 𝖔𝖗 𝖆𝖚𝖙𝖔𝖒𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖏𝖊𝖈𝖙.