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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.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | R&D & Precision Automation CSWP-certified Mechanical Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience in high-precision systems for Medical Devices (automated robotics) and Defense & Aerospace. Skilled in delivering innovative, patent-worthy solutions with expertise in motion control and ruggedized design. Highlights: Mechatronics & Motion: Expert in gantry systems, custom gearboxes, conveyors; hands-on prototyping (Arduino, C). Regulatory & Quality: Designs compliant with MIL-STD, ISO, FDA; experienced in IP66/IP67 sealing. DFM & Manufacturing: Optimizes cost and manufacturability via CNC, injection molding, FDM & SLA 3D printing. Proven collaborator in cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and integrating mechanical systems with software/electronics from concept to V&V. Expertise: Precision Mechatronics, FEA/ANSYS, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulated R&D

Ready to work. Ready to deliver. Ready to build just what you have in mind. I'm an Embedded Systems and Edge AI Engineer. I help founders, researchers, and businesses turn ideas into working hardware. Real devices that ship, run in the field, and survive the real world. What I build • IoT devices and smart products (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, cellular, WiFi, OTA) • Edge AI systems running computer vision on low power hardware (YOLO, TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, Edge Impulse) • Custom firmware in C, C++, and Python, including RTOS and low power designs • Custom PCBs in KiCad and 3D enclosures in Fusion 360 • Autonomous robots with ROS 2, Nav2, SLAM, and reinforcement learning • Full stack hardware projects from schematic and BOM to deployed product Real work I have shipped • AquaGuard, a real time pool drowning detection system on Raspberry Pi using a custom trained YOLOv8s model, deployed live for a Nigerian client • FarmGuard, an edge AI cattle intrusion detection system, YOLOv11n at 92.70 percent mAP50 on Raspberry Pi with GSM alerts, validated across three Nigerian farms • PERWER, an IoT solar monitoring system on ESP32 with custom PCB and live cloud dashboard • CourierX, an autonomous delivery robot with full ROS 2 stack and RL based path planning • Diamon, a smart insole for diabetic foot ulcer detection with a 92 percent accuracy ML classifier, winner of the Ilorin Innovation Challenge Why clients work with me • Fast first response, usually within hours • Honest scoping and realistic timelines, even when the truth is harder to hear • Clear regular updates so you are never wondering where things stand • End to end delivery: firmware, hardware, cloud, deployment, documentation • Strong ownership when something goes wrong, no excuses • I genuinely love crazy projects. The weirder the brief, the more excited I get. Background B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Second Class Upper) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. Director of Competitive Robotics at Aurora Robotics, mentoring 50 plus student engineers. Founder of Samfred Robotics. Winner of 10 plus engineering and innovation competitions including First Position at Ilorin Innovation Challenge, Hack4Livestock, 234 AI Hackathon, and NASA Global App Challenge (Benin). Let's talk Send me a message about your project, even if it is just a rough idea. I will reply quickly with honest feedback and a clear plan. Whether you need a single firmware fix or a full hardware product built from zero, I am ready to help you bring it to life.

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.

Highly motivated Electronic and Telecommunication Engineer driven by a deep passion for robotics, machine learning, and innovation. Eager to contribute to cutting-edge advancements and explore emerging technologies across diverse fields, with a focus on developing impactful solutions in robotics, automation, and intelligent systems. Open to opportunities that align with my enthusiasm for research, innovation, problem solving and creating meaningful contributions to technology and society.