We are a team of Engineers specialized in Robotics, AI, Machine Learning, and Electronics Engineering with years of hands-on experience in developing end-to-end intelligent systems and automation solutions across industries.
What We Do Best:
We specialize in the complete development pipeline, from hardware design and embedded system development to advanced AI models and autonomous systems. Our work spans across:
Programming & Software Expertise
Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, NumPy, SciPy, GMM, SVM, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, Random Forest, CNN, RNN, LSTM, GRU, YOLO, Faster R-CNN, SSD, GANs, Transformer models, Attention Mechanisms, etc.)
MATLAB/Simulink (Control Systems, Signal Processing, Image Processing, Simulations)
C/C++ for embedded firmware
VHDL for FPGA/ASIC development (RTL Design, Simulation, Testbenches)
Linux Systems Programming (Kernel modules, device drivers)
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
We are experts in building and simulating autonomous robotic systems using:
ROS2 / ROS1
Gazebo, Webots, Isaac Sim, Copplésémia
SLAM (gmapping, hector, RTAB-Map), Path Planning (Dijkstra, A, RRT, D Lite)**
Computer Vision (OpenCV, Depth Estimation, 3D Mapping, Object Tracking, Pose Estimation)
Robot Kinematics & Dynamics, URDF, TF, MoveIt, Navigation Stack
Machine Learning & AI
We develop, train, fine-tune, and deploy machine learning models for real-world applications:
Supervised Learning (Regression, Classification, Decision Trees, SVM, Ensemble Methods)
Unsupervised Learning (Clustering with KMeans, GMM, DBSCAN, PCA, ICA, Anomaly Detection)
Reinforcement Learning (Q-Learning, Deep Q Networks (DQN), PPO, A3C, TRPO)
Semi-Supervised & Self-Supervised Learning
Deep Learning
We design state-of-the-art neural networks using:
CNN, RNN, LSTM, GRU, BiLSTM, GANs, Autoencoders
Transformers, BERT, GPT, ViT (Vision Transformers)
Object Detection: YOLOv5/v8, Faster-RCNN, SSD
Segmentation: U-Net, DeepLabV3+, Mask R-CNN
Action Recognition, Gesture Detection, Face Recognition, Image Generation
Embedded Systems & IoT
Microcontrollers: Arduino, STM32 (CubeMX, HAL, LL), ESP32, Raspberry Pi, NodeMCU, ATmega, PIC, MSP430
Sensor Integration: IMUs, GPS, Ultrasonics, Encoders, LIDAR, Camera Modules
Communication Protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, MODBUS, BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT
RTOS & FreeRTOS, multitasking firmware development
Industrial Automation & PLC Programming
Programming of Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi PLCs
SCADA & HMI Development
Industrial Robotics, conveyor systems, sensor-actuator control
Operating Systems & Simulation Tools
Linux, Ubuntu (Real-Time Kernel Tuning, Bash Scripting, System Configuration)
Docker, Git, CI/CD
Gazebo, Webots, Isaac Sim, Copplesemia for robotic simulations
Anaconda, Jupyter, VSCode, JetBrains, MATLAB
Digital Signal Processing
Control Systems Engineering
FPGA/VHDL Design: RTL coding, synthesis, simulation, FSMs, pipelining, testbenches, Quartus, Vivado, ModelSim, Xilinx, Altera, Spartan Series
Robotics
Robot Operating System
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Reinforcement Learning
Ubuntu
Linux
Computer Vision
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Electronics
Internet of Things
Automation
Chanaka M.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
$35/hr
4.9
72 jobs
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
Prototyping
Arduino
SolidWorks
Product Design
Product Development
3D Modeling
Drone
PCB Design
Machine Design
Engineering Design
Firmware Programming
Mechanical Engineering
3D Design
Product Concept
Oleg G.
Tiraspol, Moldova
$35/hr
4.2
171 jobs
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
CAD
Altium Designer
SolidWorks
Product Development
Electrical Engineering
C++
Raspberry Pi
PCB Design
Arduino
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Engineering
Drone
Python
Full Production
Concept Development & Testing
Sithija V.
Gampaha, Sri Lanka
$35/hr
5.0
8 jobs
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.
Robot Operating System
Robot Framework
Engineering & Architecture
CAD
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Embedded Linux
Embedded C
C++
Python
Electronic Circuit Design
Simulation Software
Zein Z.
New Cairo, Egypt
$30/hr
4.5
66 jobs
🎨 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.
Robotics
CAD
MATLAB
SolidWorks
ANSYS
Autodesk Inventor
Arduino
Python
Simulink
ESP32
Industrial Engineering
Arduino IDE
MATLAB Script
Python Script
Gaurav G.
New Delhi, India
$80/hr
4.9
43 jobs
►About me
○ 7 years of providing software development services for autonomous robots
○ Helped take 5 major robotics products from idea stage to market (Raising $5m+)
○ Full stack robotics developer - SLAM, Perception (AI), Motion Planning, controls, ROS, ROS2, Simulations (Gazebo, Unity, Webots), devOps, UI dashboards
►Key services
○ Autonomous robot prototyping: From idea stage to market launch (manipulators, and wheeled/tracked robots)
○ Simulations: Custom and advanced process simulations for robotics application (Gazebo/Unity3D)
○ Specialized problem solving: A specific R&D solution for your robotics applications
►ROS packages
○ SLAM - SLAM Toolbox, Gmapping, Hector SLAM, google cartographer
○ State estimation - robot_localization, AMCL
○ Stacks - nav2, move_base, moveit2!, moveit!
○ Web-UI - rosbridge, roslibjs
► Past projects on autonomous robots
○ Forklifts weighing tonnes of kilos for pallet movement across factories.
○ Cleaning robot for deployment at airports and hotels.
○ Warehouse sorting system with 100+ robots with coordinated movement.
○ Perception integrated arm robot for assisting veterans- object pick place, door opening, other manipulation.
○ ROS2 architecture for fleet of autonomous boats
Robotics
Robot Operating System
Python
Artificial Intelligence
C++
Computer Vision
OpenCV
Deep Learning
Unity
Simulation Software
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At A Glance: Robotics
Robotics is becoming an increasingly dominant aspect of the way we interact with the world. Robots are being developed and implemented into nearly all aspects of industry, business, and our personal lives. As the uses for these machines develops and grows, so does the complexity of the hardware components and software programming. An entire field of programmers and mechanics has developed around the creation, servicing, and maintenance of these complex automated components. This industry has given rise to robotics specialists who are capable of helping you and your business get the most out of your robots and automated systems with AI development.
Robotics specialists on Upwork can come from a vast array of backgrounds and talents, from the self-educated tinkerer to the highly trained embedded systems programmer. Robotics specialists have general programming and computer skills as well as a variety of skills working with robotics hardware. Skills such as soldering and analog electronic knowledge can be leveraged to help with a new robotics project or provide assistance on the modification or repair of an existing robot. If you need to bolster your team with a highly specialized roboticist or just need an expert who can offer resources, connections, and consultations, a freelance robotics specialist can be available for any project. A robotics specialist can be the needed addition to your company or project that allows you to begin interacting with the highly efficient and automated world of robotics, opening up a new realm of personal or business possibilities.